How To Mat In Art

Place the mat and attached art into your frame.

How to mat in art.

What materials and tools to use to properly perform the t hinge mounting method. However you may use a smaller width mat of 3 or 4 inches on larger paintings. 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 choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.

Mounting process on the mat window the most simple adhesive method to attach the art to the mat is to simply attach a few strips of tape across the back of the art and matboard. How to label your art. Place the mat and attached art into your frame. Whether you re matting and mounting to sell or matting and mounting for home decor we ve put together this guide to help you out.

Open up your living room and add style with a dramatic sunburst mirror. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. A larger piece of art of 18 x 24 inches may need a larger width mat giving 6 inches of margin to look balanced. When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board.

Add a decorative band of fabric to ready made drapes for a custom look. Framing a painted canvas with a colored mat is not only a great way to complement the artwork but to preserve the artwork for years to come. Use a mat made from acid free materials and labeled as archival mats prevent the artwork from pressing against the glass and thus protect the painting from moisture damage. In this course you will learn.

A smile is a great way to make a solid first impression. The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store. Don t use a smaller width mat on smaller paintings unless you are trying to produce a thin margin effect. The art work size is typically 1 2 larger than the opening size so you can have an overlap to stick the art work to the back of the mat.

How to frame your matted artwork. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. And while your art can t smile it can be matted mounted and framed. Create a sunburst mirror.

It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free.