Learn How To Mat And Frame Pictures

Framing tape called hinging tape.

Learn how to mat and frame pictures.

Moore deck the walls or the great frame up. How to mat and frame artwork. Stickers with logo for back of mat board if selling. Multiple u s locations see schedule.

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. Picture framing and matting can be an easy quick process. In addition to improving the overall look of your picture a mat provides a gap between the picture and glass. 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.

Double sided sticky tape for framing. After that i figured out it was way easier and cheaper to buy a store bought frame and get the mat cut for a couple dollars at the frame shop. 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. First thing is to mark a location on the frame on both sides 1 3 down from the top for the d rings.

Purchase mat and frame. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. Finding artwork you love is a lengthy and expensive process. Mat board or foam board 3 16ths.

Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. Start your own picture framing business or just learn to frame like a pro and save up to 80 on framing. Then screw a d ring to each side. When looking for a mat and frame try arts and crafts stores like michaels a c.

Earn your apfa certificate. But also can be a longer elaborate process as well. It is advisable to double check the orientation of the print in the frame before you start putting holes in your frame. Once upon a time we even had frame it yourself stores.

Do not let the exposed tape. It had the fancy vices where you chucked up your frame nailed it together machines to cut your mats even glass cutting stations. Mat color should coordinate with photo single or double mat. The mat and frame should enhance the picture or artwork.

Once marked use a bradol to put a pilot hole for each screw. Heavy object such as a glass or picture weight. Depending on the types of outcomes you re wanting to achieve there are a few steps or many that you will need to know and follow to obtain the best results. The professional picture framing industry s leading provider of hands on training workshops.