How To Mat And Frame A Photo

Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice.

How to mat and frame a photo.

Mat color should coordinate with photo single or double mat. Mat board or foam board 3 16ths. Accent mats can help the subject pop by creating an additional border around a print. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

By john dunne 12 apr 2012. Framing tape called hinging tape. 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. An expert guide to matting and framing a photo.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. 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. Off the shelf pre cut picture frames usually have mat boards with openings that are half an inch smaller than the intended picture size. Mats cut to fit an 11 14 frame will usually accommodate an 8 10 photo which leaves you with significant distance between the photograph and the frame.

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. 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. 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.

Double sided sticky tape for framing. 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. Heavy object such as a glass or picture weight. 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.

Clear sleeve preferably with a flap if selling. This can cause the photograph and mat to visually run together. Secure mat and picture. Stickers with logo for back of mat board if.

You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.