How To Mat Artwork

Tape the mat board and backing board together.

How to mat artwork.

The thickness affects the depth and thus the look of the window. You will also need linen hinging tape used to affix artwork to a mat a frame and hanging wire. Secure mat and picture. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space.

Mat boards also come in a variety of thicknesses ranging from two to eight ply. It should be able to close like a book. By adding a 2 5 wide mat to a piece of framed art the finished size changes from 32 x 19 to 36 x 23. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

The result is that the photograph floats on the backing board with a window mat surrounding it in a way that allows one to see the. Cut a piece of linen hanging tape of about 4 shorter than your mat board. Attach mat to artwork. This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch.

Conservators recommend that you use at least four ply board for adequate depth. How to mat artwork. Once you re finished place a paperweight on top of the artwork. Matting is a great way to protect to your artwork while also showing it off.

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. Center the artwork underneath the mat window. Close the mat board on top of the backing board.