How To Mat Artwork

Learning how to mat.

How to mat artwork.

Tape the mat board and backing board together. The thickness affects the depth and thus the look of the window. The mat was cut to these larger specs hinged see below and the photograph was then mounted to the mat s backing board using clear mounting corners more on all that in our mounting your artwork blog. Mat boards also come in a variety of thicknesses ranging from two to eight ply.

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. Conservators recommend that you use at least four ply board for adequate depth. Attach mat to artwork. Secure mat and picture.

Matting is a great way to protect to your artwork while also showing it off. Center the artwork underneath the mat window. Once you re finished place a paperweight on top of the artwork. This makes it larger enough to fit comfortably over a couch.

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. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Cut a piece of linen hanging tape of about 4 shorter than your mat board. Close the mat board on top of the backing board.

It should be able to close like a book. You will also need linen hinging tape used to affix artwork to a mat a frame and hanging wire. For larger spaces creating a wall gallery or using a thick mat is a way to make your artwork take up more space.