{"id":9793,"date":"2016-03-22T13:58:45","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T17:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.175.118.96\/?p=9793"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:17:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:17:01","slug":"custom-mat-cutting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/custom-mat-cutting\/","title":{"rendered":"Archival Solution of the Week | Custom Mat Cutting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8703\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8703\" style=\"width: 384px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8703 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Oval-Mat-468x600.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"384\" height=\"492\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Oval-Mat-468x600.jpg 468w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Oval-Mat.jpg 519w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 384px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 384\/492;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8703\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\">Custom-cut mats, expertly made to your EXACT specifications &#8211; any size, any configuration. <br \/> Boom! Done!<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Archival Solution of the Week \/ <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Custom Mat Cutting<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9798 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-Cut-Mats-Clock-dollar-bill-1-600x161.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"600\" height=\"161\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-Cut-Mats-Clock-dollar-bill-1-600x161.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-Cut-Mats-Clock-dollar-bill-1-768x206.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Custom-Cut-Mats-Clock-dollar-bill-1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/161;\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Saving time   +   saving money   +   expert archival craftsmanship   =   Archival Methods&#8217; Custom Cut Mats!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">So folks, just what is <strong>THIS<\/strong> thing:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8686\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8686\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8686 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Cut-Mat-on-Mat-Cutter-600x369.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"600\" height=\"369\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Cut-Mat-on-Mat-Cutter-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Cut-Mat-on-Mat-Cutter.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/369;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8686\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>A) a new type of air hockey table <\/strong><\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>B) a rectilinear file cabinet <\/strong><\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>C) an bluetooth pizza maker for making pizzas from your phone <\/strong><\/span><br \/> <span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>D) a high-end, computerized precision mat cutter for expertly cutting YOUR mats<\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Well, if you picked <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>D) a high-end, computerized mat cutter for expertly cutting YOUR mats<\/strong><\/span> then you win! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Your prize? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Expertly cut acid-free archival mats, of course! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Custom cut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rectangular<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">square<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">round<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oval <\/a>\/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/multi-window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-window<\/a> mats &#8211; you name it and we can cut it for you (and hinge it, too!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Yup, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archival Methods<\/a> is the acknowledged <strong>EXPERT<\/strong> (worldwide!) in the field of archival presentation and storage, yet we&#8217;re also in the business of making <strong>YOUR<\/strong> life easy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Nothing proves both of these points better than our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Mat Cutting services<\/a> &#8211; and &#8220;services&#8221; is <strong>PLURAL<\/strong> on purpose, as we know how to provide you with practically <strong>EVERY<\/strong> type of precision, perfectly cut acid-free mats &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rectangular<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">square<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">round<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oval<\/a> \/ even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/multi-window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-window openings<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8749\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8749 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy-438x600.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"308\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy-438x600.jpg 438w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy.jpg 532w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 308px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 308\/422;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Archival Methods&#8217; easy-to-use Custom Mat Cutting template. Have a question? Give us a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/?ip=contactus%2Ecfm#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">call<\/a>! <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><br \/> (Please click on the image for more information.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Not only that, but we make life <strong>SUPER EASY<\/strong> by providing you with a simple-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Mat Cutting templates<\/a> \u2014 click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for rectangular and square mats \/ click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for round and oval mats \/ click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/multi-window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for multi-window mats. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">All you have to do is measure your piece, decide on what kind of 100% archival mat board you would like, fill in the template, and hit the &#8220;send&#8221; button &#8211; we&#8217;ll do the rest! (Just make sure you have your measurements correct &#8211; &#8220;measure twice \/ cut once&#8221; &#8211; as custom cut mats are non-returnable.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9648 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3resize.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"400\" height=\"170\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/170;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Easy, quick, and designed to save you money!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8847 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Pre-Cut-Mats-copy-e1450230472341-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Pre-Cut-Mats-copy-e1450230472341-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Pre-Cut-Mats-copy-e1450230472341.jpg 602w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/399;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Are you scratching your head regarding just where to start? Well, go straight to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Mat Cutting web page<\/a>, select the type of mat you would like (rectangular or square \/ round or oval \/ multi-window) and take a look at how easy we make the whole process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Need even more detailed info? Then take a look at our insightful series of illustrated &#8220;How-To&#8221; blogs on <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/category\/how-to#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matting<\/a><\/strong><\/em> that explain <strong>EVERYTHING<\/strong> in clear, down-to-earth descriptions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span>  Part 1: Good Mats \/ Bad Mats &#8211; The Overall Philosophy of Matting<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022 <\/span> Part 2: Choosing the Best Colors and Mat Board Thickness for Your Piece<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span>  Part 3: Outside Measurements \/ Inside Window Measurements \/ Cropping<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span>  Part 4: &#8220;Centered&#8221; or &#8220;Weighted&#8221; Mats<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span>  Part 5: Hinging Your Mat Board<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">        <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span>  Part 6: Other Precut and Custom Mat Cutting Options and Services<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9419 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-with-Bottom-Corners-copy-362x600.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"289\" height=\"479\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-with-Bottom-Corners-copy-362x600.jpg 362w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-with-Bottom-Corners-copy.jpg 458w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 289px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 289\/479;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As a follow-up to these detailed blogs on matting your stuff, we also have a short 3-minute video on <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/video\/archival-mounting-solutions#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archival Mounting Solutions<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (see pix above), which will help guide you through all the steps and options involved to get your artwork, photographs, collectibles, family artifacts and everything else up on your wall or into your portfolio in no time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9355\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/mounting-your-artwork#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9355 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Standard-Corner-Sizes-1-600x263.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"600\" height=\"263\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Standard-Corner-Sizes-1-600x263.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Standard-Corner-Sizes-1.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/263;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;\">Click on the image above to go straight to our illustrated blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/mounting-your-artwork#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mounting<\/a> your artwork, photographs, collectibles and family artifacts.<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Still not convinced that we&#8217;re here to easily explain <strong>EVERYTHING<\/strong> you need to know, then check out our a robust, detailed, illustrated blog on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/mounting-your-artwork#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Mounting<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">your artwork, photographs and collectibles (see, I told you we were the acknowledged <strong>EXPERTS<\/strong> in all things archival!).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8749 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy-438x600.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"168\" height=\"230\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy-438x600.jpg 438w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutting-Window-copy.jpg 532w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168\/230;\" \/><\/a>      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8706 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Specs-on-Computer-Screen-600x419.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"330\" height=\"230\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Specs-on-Computer-Screen-600x419.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Specs-on-Computer-Screen.jpg 665w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 330px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 330\/230;\" \/><\/a>      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8699 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutter-600x398.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"347\" height=\"230\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutter-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matting-Mat-Cutter.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 347px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 347\/230;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As a quick review, go to our easy-to-navigate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Mat Cutting web page<\/a> for the type of mat you want and&#8230; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">1)<\/span><\/strong> fill out whichever template is right for you (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rectangular or square<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/custom-circle-oval-mats#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circular or oval<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/multi-window-mat-cutting#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">multi-window opening<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">2)<\/span><\/strong> send it into to us online<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">3)<\/span><\/strong> we&#8217;ll program your measurements into our high-end computerized mat cutter<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">4)<\/span><\/strong> we&#8217;ll cut your mat with museum-quality exactness (and even hinge it for you!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/gallery-12-wood-frame#nomobile\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7581 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"custom mat cutting\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Framed-Photos-with-Cat.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 451px; 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