How To Mat Artwork

How to mat artwork.

How to mat artwork.

Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Close the mat board on top of the backing board. You will also need linen hinging tape used to affix artwork to a mat a frame and hanging wire. Learning how to mat.

The result is that the photograph floats on the backing board with a window mat surrounding it in a way that allows one to see the. The mat was cut to these larger specs hinged see below and the photograph was then mounted to the mat s backing board using clear mounting corners more on all that in our mounting your artwork blog. Mat boards also come in a variety of thicknesses ranging from two to eight ply. Once you re finished place a paperweight on top of the artwork.

This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch. By adding a 2 5 wide mat to a piece of framed art the finished size changes from 32 x 19 to 36 x 23. It should be able to close like a book. 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.

For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space. Matting is a great way to protect to your artwork while also showing it off. Center the artwork underneath the mat window. Tape the mat board and backing board together.

Attach mat to artwork. Conservators recommend that you use at least four ply board for adequate depth. The thickness affects the depth and thus the look of the window.