Has anyone ever did a custonm auto card mat?
 

I am trying to get some ideas on how to do a custom mat. I have an autograph that I want to mat into the photo itself. I assume it needs to be two layers: bottom : cardboard to set autograph on in right place, top: photo with precision cut for the autograph.
If anyone has done this can you tell me what you used?

Thanks!

Sean,
I did this.
I cut a mat for the sigs and then I cut the holes in the poster to allow a reveal of the mat.
It would probably work the same for a photo instead of poster

That looks nice. Are the matted autographed connected to the backing board?
Mine will be pretty small probably only on a 3x5 photo

No. It's just taped to the underside of the poster.

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A number of years ago I purchased a collection of about 100 signed Rolodex cards. I created these photo collages in Coreldraw. I printed them on thick stock photo paper and then cut out a window. Placed the signed cards between the image and used Baxter board as backing. Here are a couple of examples of the end product.

Very cool!
Couple of questions:
-Do you glue the photostock paper to the board? I understand using photo tape probably for the autograph itself.
-What size stock photo paper do you use? I was struggling finding a good home printer that will print on thick stock
-Is the Baxter board just box cardboard?
I was thinking of buyinjg a NT Cutter 45 Degree Bevel Mat Board Cutter. Do you use a special cutter?

Thanks for your help!

I had a professional printer print the photo collages he assisted with picking the paper stock. When I made the collage I placed a to scale digital image of the autograph in a box as I wanted it to appear in the final version. Then I merely cut out that box creating the space that would serve as a window for the actual autograph. I secured the autograph with archival tape that can be removed without damaging the autograph. I glued the corners of the Baxter board backing on the top two corners of the artwork. This permits me to remove the autograph without destroying the art if need be.

Baxter board is a thicker paper stock that illustrators use. It comes in various sizes. I’m unsure if it’s acid free so maybe I could have made a better choice? I didn’t use a mat cutter I only used a sharp arts and crafts blade and a steel ruler. I hope this helps.