Attach your matted art to a backing mat if you d like.
How to mat and frame art.
The same goes for a red frame and a red mat.
When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board.
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.
1 mat size.
Place the mat and attached art into your frame.
Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice.
Place the mat and attached art into your frame.
Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option.
Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror.
If you re choosing a brown frame you probably don t want to use a brown mat.
14 x 14 mat window.
Create a sunburst mirror.
The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store.
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.
9 5 x 9 5 mat width.
14 x 14 frame width.
You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.
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.
While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim.
Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look.
Frame and mat configurations.