How To Make Framing Mats With Decorative Paper

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How to make framing mats with decorative paper.

Fortunately the book i mentioned has plenty of information and guidelines to help you make such decisions. Finding artwork you love is a lengthy and expensive process. Remove the tracing paper. Determine the size of your picture frame.

Replace your cardstock mats with decorative mats. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Blick carries many archival pre cut mats guaranteed to conserve artwork or important documents for generations as well as those intended simply for decorative framing. Select mats are available in 8 ply.

Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want. Flip the paper back over and tape it onto the mat board where you would like the final design. Yup forget the saving money part. Mat board made of cardboard covered with paper or decorative fabric it is available in a wide range of textures and of colors.

All mats are 1 16 inch 4 ply. Use the same process to create mats with decorative paper. Please contact customer care for more information on 8 ply mats pre cut mats bulk mat board mat cutters collage mats. Choose 8 10 ths 0 8 mm thick for traditional mats.

How to mat and frame artwork. 1 4 plywood or cardboard. From bevel cut single mats with same color or contrasting cores to double mats that add depth and dimension you ll find pre cut mats in a range of color choices. Make custom art using anything flat from a vintage album cover to a page from a book or magazine.

This is a whole new craft to enjoy. Add a decorative band of fabric to. Alternate using cardstock and decorative paper matting for a beautiful decorative effect. Custom cut picture frame mats.

I ll share the formula to figure it out. However you will need to be more careful when working with decorative paper so that it does not rip. Mat sizes up to 32 x 40 and oversize mat sizes up to 40 x 60. We hope you enjoy this how to video.

Flip the paper over and using the soft pencil coat the back side. With 15 10 ths thick or more you can create a direct bevel the mat is cut with a 45 beveled edge. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Apply a long piece of tape on the top of the page with only half the width of the tape overlapping the paper.