Do It Yourself Picture Frame Matting

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Do it yourself picture frame matting. Let s start by creating the picture frame mat. Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide. With framed and matted getting your art on the wall in a beautiful frame has never been easier. Don t worry about shipping us your piece and waiting weeks for it to be returned in a frame.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. 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. Diy picture frame mat. Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. 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. You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 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. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.

Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. I love the addition of a mat to artwork. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. This can be purchased online or at most craft.

Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame.