How To Mat And Frame Art

The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store.

How to mat and frame art.

Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror. You can insert your matted art directly into your frame or you can attach it to a backing mat for extra security. While it may be tempting to use the same color the likelihood of the mat and frame matching perfectly is pretty slim. When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board.

Create a sunburst mirror. 1 mat size. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces. Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look.

14 x 14 mat window. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. 14 x 14 frame width. Attach your matted art to a backing mat if you d like.

If you re choosing a brown frame you probably don t want to use a brown mat. S i z i n g i n f o frame opening. 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. The same goes for a red frame and a red mat.

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. Matching your frame and mat is rarely a good option. Frame with pre cut mat available in white or black here. 9 5 x 9 5 mat width.

It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free. If you purchased a 10 x 10 art print then i recommend a 14 x 14 frame with a mat.