Tips On Matting And Framing
But how do you go about framing it.
Tips on matting and framing. At framed and matted we believe beautiful stylish high quality frames shouldn t be out of reach. The first goal in designing for matting and framing is to satisfy the person you are framing for. As of may 2019 our available mat styles have increased. Keep these tips in mind as you choose colors for matting and framing and you will keep yourself on track to a satisfactory outcome and avoid the feeling of being adrift.
With float matting hidden spacers are placed underneath the lip of the molding separating the acrylic from the mat to give more of an impression of drama. The number one online store since 2012. So now that the matting is finished we move on to framing. 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.
There are a few tips and tricks you can use to make sure you re choosing the perfect frame for the perfect print. Consider color values the preponderance of cool and. All matboards are made cut shipped and supplied in the usa. In this video i walk you through matting and framing a fine art photograph including talking about the supplies and tools i use in my print studio.
Black and white photography looks especially good in stark white or black matting as they help to increase the contrast in the picture. We have economy decorative and conservation grade matboards provided by crescent matting. Gently wiping with a micro fibre cloth. The first step is to make absolutely sure the glass is spotless with zero smudges marks dust etc.
I use a glass cleaner mixture i make myself of 50 50 isopropyl alcohol distilled water and lightly mist it on to one glass surface at a time. Picking out artwork for your home is the fun part. Tips for framing artwork choosing frames matting and sizes for art prints. Tips for selecting colors for matting and framing.
You can choose your optimal mat style in our online frame designer and learn more about our current mat styles here keeping it simple is our mantra her. That s why we have made it our mission to be your fast affordable online source for custom mats and frames. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. We currently offer no mat single mat double mat floated island mat and article framing for your artwork.
Order custom matboards online in any size and color to perfectly display your art work. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Custom framing just got a lot more enjoyable and a lot less expensive.