Framing A Print With A Mat

Two archival quality boards that will fit into the frame for each print one for the front and one for behind.

Framing a print with a mat.

Bevel cutters are inexpensive but must be used with care a pencil a. Often the artist has some focal point that contrasts with the background colors. On our site you can create a frame up to 40 x 60 inches. When you want to frame artwork with a unique size order a custom frame to get an exact match for your print.

Cut out the center of the custom mat so it frames your print. Our website s custom build a frame allows you to enter your artwork size and using these dimensions automatically calculates the recommended mat window opening and frame size. Personal photographs or smaller scale pics seem to transcend from casual snapshots to the realm of fine art with the addition of a mat. Framing to the edge is pretty much exactly like it sounds.

Instead of floating or matting we frame directly around your art letting the art bleed under the frame. Over the last year i ve noticed the variety of framing methods for photographs at the high end new york galleries via the art show reviews on dlk collection recently i was printing a panorama for a show with a 36 size restriction. Tape the back of the print to the mat. Mark the dimensions of your print on the mat making.

Instead of the artwork jutting right up to the frame a mat provides a border of whitespace. Place the print face down along the back of the mat then secure it in place. The result is a look that s as handsome and straightforward as it gets. Using the dominant colors in the art in general using the dominant colors of the art in the mat draws the eye to the art rather than to the framing.

And for very large scale and more atmospheric photographs such as landscapes framing full bleed can look fab. Planning and materials one frame for each print. Mats create visual space for the artwork to breathe. I ve always framed photographs with a mat both for the traditional look and to keep the print separated from the glazing.

Attach the mat and print it to. We recommend this method when framing. All you need to do is buy a frame in the next size or two up then cut a mat board to fit the frame with a window to showcase the art. Frames for unique print sizes.

Displaying with a mat 1. Posters of the concert movie or travel variety.