How To Mat And Frame A Photo

By john dunne 12 apr 2012.

How to mat and frame a photo.

For example a 16x20 inch frame including a mat purchased for use with 11x14 prints or photographs will have an actual window opening somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches. Stickers with logo for back of mat board if. This can cause the photograph and mat to visually run together. Double sided sticky tape for framing.

Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. An expert guide to matting and framing a photo. 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. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board.

Mat color should coordinate with photo single or double mat. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Accent mats can help the subject pop by creating an additional border around a print. Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and make careful cuts in the mat board to create the border for the picture.

A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Mat board or foam board 3 16ths. In most cases you can simply upload a photo from your phone or computer to a print and frame service choose some options and you re good to go.

Off the shelf pre cut picture frames usually have mat boards with openings that are half an inch smaller than the intended picture size. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice. Clear sleeve preferably with a flap if selling. Heavy object such as a glass or picture weight.

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. As photographers in the digital age we spend far too much time staring. Framing tape called hinging tape. But if you re looking to do something a bit more unique like maybe some offset digital matting or a photo collage you might need to work some image magic before uploading your file.

Secure mat and picture.