Photo Matting Ideas

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.

Photo matting ideas.

Depending on how big your photos and frames are you can adjust the mat width to whatever looks. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. How to create a photo mat by hand without a mat cutter. But for canvas art mats don t work.

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. Instead add a linen liner to create the same transition from art to frame that mats do for pictures on paper. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. See more ideas about creative artwork frame.

Aug 28 2020 mat inspiration for your next custom framing project. Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. Ideal for home decor gallery walls or gift giving.

Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. Choosing a mat color. The supplies you ll need are. 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.

First you need the mat board and image you will be framing. Mats are great with photos posters fine art prints diplomas or watercolors. 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. You re going to start by measuring your image and mat board for cutting.

Linen liners can be added to any linen liner compatible frame and to 3 4 framed stretched canvas. Match your whites dawgs. Rag mats are considered museum quality and being made from 100 cotton these mats do not require treatment to neutralize the ph. See more ideas about custom framing frame company west island.

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