How To Mat And Frame Art

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How to mat and frame art.

Place the mat and attached art into your frame. Place the mat and attached art into your frame. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. 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.

Attach your matted art to a backing mat if you d like. Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror. If you purchased a 10 x 10 art print then i recommend a 14 x 14 frame with a mat. 14 x 14 frame width.

1 mat size. Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look. Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.

You can insert your matted art directly into your frame or you can attach it to a backing mat for extra security. It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free. 14 x 14 mat window. Frame and mat configurations.

When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board. Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option. Use double sided tape to attach your matted art to a backing mat or create homemade double sided tape by sticking 2 piece of tape together to create a crossed x shape. Create a sunburst mirror.

While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim. The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store.