How To Mat And Frame Art

Frame and mat configurations.

How to mat and frame art.

Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look. Attach your matted art to a backing mat if you d like. Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror. It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free.

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. You can insert your matted art directly into your frame or you can attach it to a backing mat for extra security. When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board. The same goes for a red frame and a red mat.

Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. 1 mat size. Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option.

S i z i n g i n f o frame opening. 14 x 14 mat window. 14 x 14 frame width. Place the mat and attached art into your frame.

If you purchased a 10 x 10 art print then i recommend a 14 x 14 frame with a mat. The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store. If you re choosing a brown frame you probably don t want to use a brown mat. Create a sunburst mirror.

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.