Making Matting For Art

Learning how to mat.

Making matting for art. How to mat artwork. But you don t necessarily have to spend a fortune on art. 5 1 4 x 7 1 8 inch by golden state art 8 39 8. I used masking tape for this.

When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board. Using a mat with your framed art not only adds a protective barrier between your glass plexi glass and your art print but also helps to accentuate your artwork make it appear larger and add some style. All matboards are made cut shipped and supplied in the usa. All of my favorite art comes either from artist friends or from flea markets and thrift stores.

The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store. When it comes to framed art mats can change the entire look and feel of your artwork. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces. You can update vintage art by framing it in a fresh new frame orlando soria creative director homepolish.

We have economy decorative and conservation grade matboards provided by crescent matting. You have some art all cut and matted by you. Golden state art pack of 100 crystal clear storage bags fit 5x7 photo prints mattes acid free for 5x7 mat matting photography art framing size. No minimums and wholesale discounts available.

Choosing the right mat for your art. This blue was spray painted it worked well on the mat boards. In this video i show you how i did a custom frame and mats for some artwork. Https youtu be 0ibr 7n5rem xii print by mike m.

It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free. Something with a medium tack works well and you can always switch out the art. Mats are used in framing photographs and artwork to center the focus of the picture and give it a sense of spatial depth. Matting is a great way to protect to your artwork while also showing it off.

Golden state art pack of 10 white pre cut 16x20 picture mat for 11x14 photo with white core bevel cut mattes sets. Includes 10 high premier acid free mats 10 backing board 10 clear bags 4 6 out of 5 stars 118. The addition of a sleek well cut mat can greatly enhance the look of any framed picture but having a mat cut and frame made commercially can sometimes cost more than the picture itself. How to make a picture frame.

A lot of people are intimidated by art because it can be so expensive.