How To Mat And Frame A Photo

Double sided sticky tape for framing.

How to mat and frame a photo.

As photographers in the digital age we spend far too much time staring. Framing tape called hinging tape. The final printed image is the culmination of my journey in creating a piece of artwork that represents my view of the world around me. Learning how to mat artwork on your own will take some time and practice.

But if you re looking to do something a bit more unique like maybe some offset digital matting or a photo collage you might need to work some image magic before uploading your file. In most cases you can simply upload a photo from your phone or computer to a print and frame service choose some options and you re good to go. 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. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.

An expert guide to matting and framing a photo. Accent mats can help the subject pop by creating an additional border around a print. Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and make careful cuts in the mat board to create the border for the picture. You can choose mats in a variety of colors sizes and materials to create the perfect mat board frame for your pieces.

Heavy object such as a glass or picture weight. Mat board or foam board 3 16ths. Secure mat and picture. It ll be worth it though as it ll save you from cringing over the high costs of taking your art to be matted at frame shops.

Clear sleeve preferably with a flap if selling. A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. Mat color should coordinate with photo single or double mat. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

This can cause the photograph and mat to visually run together. For example a 16x20 inch frame including a mat purchased for use with 11x14 prints or photographs will have an actual window opening somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 1 2 x 13 1 2 inches. By john dunne 12 apr 2012. Stickers with logo for back of mat board if.

Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.