How To Mat And Frame A Photo

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How to mat and frame a photo. Mat color should coordinate with photo single or double mat. By john dunne 12 apr 2012. This can cause the photograph and mat to visually run together. Accent mats can help the subject pop by creating an additional border around a print.
The final printed image is the culmination of my journey in creating a piece of artwork that represents my view of the world around me. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and make careful cuts in the mat board to create the border for the picture.
Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening. Off the shelf pre cut picture frames usually have mat boards with openings that are half an inch smaller than the intended picture size. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.
A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. An expert guide to matting and framing a photo. Mat board or foam board 3 16ths.
Stickers with logo for back of mat board if. Heavy object such as a glass or picture weight. In most cases you can simply upload a photo from your phone or computer to a print and frame service choose some options and you re good to go. Framing tape called hinging tape.
Double sided sticky tape for framing. For example a 16x20 inch frame including a mat purchased for use with 11x14 prints or photographs will have an actual window opening somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches. It ll be worth it though as it ll save you from cringing over the high costs of taking your art to be matted at frame shops. But if you re looking to do something a bit more unique like maybe some offset digital matting or a photo collage you might need to work some image magic before uploading your file.
Secure mat and picture.