Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.
How to mat a picture frame.
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.
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.
Place the photo inside the mat.
With the back side of the mat facing down place the image down facing as well and center it in the square.
Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.
Attach mat to artwork.
Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam board and individual mats cut around each section.
Cut the mat size using your exacto knife.
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.
You can score the mat and cut again if that s easier for you sometimes the mat boards are thick.