Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dnjbackup" 
<dnj@...> wrote:
>
> My frustration with all these pre-cut mats is that I don't want to
> lose half an inch in both dimensions of my print. I prefer to show
> some of the paper of the photo in the window (say 1/4" all round). So
> that means I can buy a pre-cut mat for a 5x7 and use it on a 4x6
> print, but none of the other sizes work. Am I really the only person
> that wants this? Is everyone else happy to crop the print when they
> frame it?
> 
> Daniel
>
That is why I started cutting my own mats. I can size as I want, I can 
cover 1/8 or 1/4" of mat or expose as desired.  I can compose to any 
proportion I want.  You can get a simple mat cutting set for $50-100 
and depending on how many prints you mat, it might pay for itself 
fairly quickly and provide the satisfaction of doing it all yourself.  
Most art stores carry linen hinge tape that you can use to connect the 
mats.  Good luck.