Do It Yourself Picture Frame Matting

I love the addition of a mat to artwork.

Do it yourself picture frame matting.

This can be purchased online or at most craft. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Clamp each joint to secure. Let s start by creating the picture frame mat.

Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. With framed and matted getting your art on the wall in a beautiful frame has never been easier. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame. 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.

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. We help you design and buy custom frames online in minutes and we send you everything you need to quickly put your piece together and hang it with pride. You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board. Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached.

Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame. It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy 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.

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. Diy picture frame mat. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.

Don t worry about shipping us your piece and waiting weeks for it to be returned in a frame.