Attach mat to artwork.
How to mat a picture frame.
To measure the size of the inside of the mat which will frame your art photo get the piece you are framing and place it on top of the mat.
Tape the top two corners to the mat vertically and then place horizontal tape over the vertical tape one piece on the mat and a second on the picture.
Place the photo inside the mat.
Cut the mat size using your exacto knife.
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.
Width width of picture 2 x width of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 height height of picture 2 x height of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 for reference i made my mat 3 wide on each side of the picture and my frame was 2 3 4 wide on all sides.
Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.
With the back side of the mat facing down place the image down facing as well and center it in the square.
Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.
Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.