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hi guys, i was wondering is it possible (or anyone has done it b4) that using mat stylus to create french matting on a crescent mat or any other kind of mats? so far i done research on french matting, the method used was watercolor & then use sponge to create the french matting effect. but then ...

which pens are more suitable for crescent rag mat?

standard valani squares/rectangles.. does the softness of ragmats have to do with the jag-ness when cutting?

ok, thanks for your kind answers...

i have another question, let's say my boss uses crescent rag-mat boards (cotton based).. i always encountered burred/jagged edges when i cut out the frame window..

how to prevent that from happening, even when i change into a new blade?

Hi, im Gary from singapore, Im not a framer but an empolyee of my company.. My boss is though.. he's CPF from PPFA.. Im currently using an old model of the valiani CMC Mat pro 120.. i have a question regarding it, Do u guys place anything on the blueish base of the machine? that's because everytime ...

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another one..

some designs i like to share..

best used 45/50 degree head