Matting Artwork Instructions

16 x 16 2 1 2 mat finished size.

Matting artwork instructions. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Preserving and enhancing the artwork. The following is an in depth explanation of all the different aspects of having your mats expertly cut and hinged when in reality the interactive custom mat cutting template illustrated below is quite simple to use and may be all you need the additional information below is easy to understand and is included here to help you visualize with photographs.

Gently wiping with a micro fibre cloth. When an artwork is framed without properly matting and mounting it humidity and dust can collect between the art piece and the glass causing damage. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. For most art shows or high end galleries people have come to expect neutral colors such as black or white because they don t distract from the art.

Mounting and matting an artwork or an art print is the best way to preserve and enhance the artwork. Matting 6 easy steps please note. The first step is to make absolutely sure the glass is spotless with zero smudges marks dust etc. So now that the matting is finished we move on to framing.

2 mat finished size. Pieces that work best for floating. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces. 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.

37 x 37 if you are going to hang a group of artwork together as a framed art gallery be sure to choose the same mat width for all of your artwork to give it a united feel. From there it is mounted to the backboard just like the first option. Matting is a great way to protect to your artwork while also showing it off. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice.

Mount art on a thick mat board and then mount to the backboard. In this case the artwork is mounted on a piece of acid free mat board that is slightly smaller than the size of the artwork so it is barely noticeable. Attach mat to artwork 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.