Mat And Frame Diy

Let s start by creating the picture frame mat.

Mat and frame diy. And so that s what lead me to explore diy mat production. Because the print didn t fit. Are you ready to have your mind blown. Diy picture frame mat.

We have economy decorative and conservation grade matboards provided by crescent matting. The number one online store since 2012. I love the addition of a mat to artwork. Order custom matboards online in any size and color to perfectly display your art work.

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. No minimums and wholesale discounts available. High quality custom frames and mats while the practice of framing art has been around for centuries framing as we know it arrived in the late 19th century much in part to the invention of cardboard that allowed for modern style mat boards. It drives me caaa razy.

It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. 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. I used some hardwood i had from the local hardwood store and ripped it to my own size but you could also just use standard 1 3 or 1 4 or wider if desired for your frame instead. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board.

Hellogoodbyeagain arrived beautifully adorned with an 8 x 10 mat but the frame i wanted to put it in was 9 x 13 it s one that i custom made out of reclaimed wood and i had a little crush on the distinct grains and colors. How to mat and frame artwork finding artwork you love is a lengthy and expensive process. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Make custom art using anything flat from a vintage album cover to a page from a book or magazine.