Photo Matting Ideas

There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.

Photo matting ideas. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. Decide how wide you want your mat to be i chose 3 for my mat and measure that distance in from the edge of each side to create a smaller rectangle within your mat. First you need the mat board and image you will be framing.

But for canvas art mats don t work. How to create a photo mat by hand without a mat cutter. It is essential that the mat does not distract from the photograph but rather accentuates it and draws out the main focus or key element. See more ideas about custom framing frame company west island.

Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. 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. Instead add a linen liner to create the same transition from art to frame that mats do for pictures on paper. See more ideas about creative artwork frame.

In addition to that issue i was also working with some art sizes that didn t actually fit the mats they were square or just off the usual size and mixing in some vintage frames which didn t have any mats at all. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. Aug 28 2020 mat inspiration for your next custom framing project.

Linen liners can be added to any linen liner compatible frame and to 3 4 framed stretched canvas. You re going to start by measuring your image and mat board for cutting. Match your whites dawgs. Mat board center pack of 10 11x14 for 8x10 african violet color mats acid free 4 ply thickness white core for pictures photos framing 4 6 out of 5 stars 188 11 59 16 99.

Choosing a mat color. Rag mats are considered museum quality and being made from 100 cotton these mats do not require treatment to neutralize the ph. Mats are great with photos posters fine art prints diplomas or watercolors. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

Mar 14 2020 creative matting ideas for artwork photos or objects. Use your x acto knife and metal ruler to cut out your mat the size of your frame. Ideal for home decor gallery walls or gift giving.