How To Mat Artwork

How to mat artwork.

How to mat artwork.

Learning how to mat. Conservators recommend that you use at least four ply board for adequate depth. The mat was cut to these larger specs hinged see below and the photograph was then mounted to the mat s backing board using clear mounting corners more on all that in our mounting your artwork blog. Once you re finished place a paperweight on top of the artwork.

The result is that the photograph floats on the backing board with a window mat surrounding it in a way that allows one to see the. Mat boards also come in a variety of thicknesses ranging from two to eight ply. Tape the mat board and backing board together. Secure mat and picture.

You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces. Close the mat board on top of the backing board. 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. By adding a 2 5 wide mat to a piece of framed art the finished size changes from 32 x 19 to 36 x 23.

For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. Attach mat to artwork. It should be able to close like a book. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. Cut a piece of linen hanging tape of about 4 shorter than your mat board. The thickness affects the depth and thus the look of the window.