How To Professionally Mat A Photo

Sometimes i m not sure of how thick my mat should be when i put my pictures in frames.

How to professionally mat a photo.

How to mat a photograph. Cutter i used is listed at 79. I ll keep this in mind to improve the way they look before hanging my art up on my wall. Select a mat color that will complement the photo or artwork.

You can save a lot of money especially if you happen to be trying to get a photography business off the ground. Another reason to do your own mat cutting is that for the first time a truly professional type of cutter is available for under 100. Secure mat and picture. Positioning a floating image in a mat in addition to the cut back corners we ll be using to float this image we ll need the following.

Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening. Matting photos isn t a major task if you take the time to learn the techniques involved.

The best mat board is made of 100 rag. It s so simple and affordable and the best part is you can customize your own wall hangings to fit your style. The expertly cut hinged mat we ordered in the step above 2. A roughly 4 x 4 square of paper cut from this.

Cutting the mat to at least two times the width of the frame i choose seems like a great tip. A sheet of clean paper and scissors 4. To prevent damage to the photo or artwork only acid free mat board should be used. Turn the mat and attached page face down on your clean work surface.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Archival mounting step 2. Our image as a stand in for whatever you d like to mount 3. The cost of this product has increased to 109 95 since this segment first aired.

Today i want to share with you how to cut your own picture mats. Having a photo professionally matted can cost you quite a bit of money especially if you have it framed as well.