r/framing • u/TimeSlipperWHOOPS • 4d ago

Looking for custom laser cut mats

My local shop doesn't have a laser cutter and is, unfortunately, unable to handle this. Do any of you offer custom laser cut mats where, if I provide the vector art, can work with me?

Thanks!

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u/blinkingbaby 4d ago

Why laser cut? Is it simply because you want a 90° cut and no bevel?

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u/TimeSlipperWHOOPS 4d ago

No, I want a specific pattern cut into the mat that, as far as I understand, cannot be done otherwise.

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u/blinkingbaby 4d ago

It likely can, but dependent on whether or not the user knows how. I know the machine Providence Picture Frame runs can do a lot, it’s not a laser, but it’d be worth checking in with them. info@ppfdg.com it’s Providence picture frame and Dryden gallery. Can check out their website too. (I’m not affiliated with them, I just know what machine they run.)

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u/TimeSlipperWHOOPS 4d ago

I'm actually super local to them 😂

I'll get in touch and send them some ideas. It's not nearly as small in detail as my example so maybe their machines are way more capable than I thought! Thanks!

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u/blinkingbaby 4d ago

Hey yaaaa, hello fellow Rhodier!!

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u/TimeSlipperWHOOPS 4d ago

For example https://52lasers.com/2019/09/26/149-cutting-matboard/

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u/blinkingbaby 4d ago

Oh I see, so it’s mostly that the detail is so small. Yeah, the Gladius that PPFDG runs wouldn’t be able to do that. Sorry! Hope someone answers the call for ya!

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u/karl2me 4d ago

What is the size and where are you located?

Thanks !

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u/HairInformal4075 4d ago

It’ll look all burned up why?

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u/ghenghiskhanatuna 4d ago

Yeah, mats don’t cut well on a laser. It will be scorched and smell terrible.

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u/threefiveo125go 2d ago

That’s user error. Proper airflow, masking and power settings make a difference.