Vintage Frame Mat Board

A mat board or simply mat is a resident paper based item that is positioned between your valuable photograph and the frame.

Vintage frame mat board.

We normally recommend that the inside dimensions be 1 2 smaller than your artwork s dimensions so that the mat overlaps your artwork by 1 4 on each side. Match your whites dawgs. As the mat board acts as a border surrounding your artwork it can be used to draw out or accentuate certain elements of the piece itself. If you get it wrong the mat color overwhelms or draws the eye away from your art.

For example as we discussed in our previous blog about choosing picture frames to compliment your artwork the idea that surrounding a piece with a darker border will make it appear brighter is slightly inaccurate. Different colors and textures of mats do different things to set off your art. Choose a mat board type. See mat board guide these mats do not have opening cutouts.

They are blank mats that can be used as backers art projects or for cutting your own openings. Mat board frames sturdy mat board frames with professional photo window frame bevel cut for your next event crafted out of durable multi layered mat board these sturdy picture frames are available in a variety colors for any occasion or special event. Choosing the correct colors when matting your art is one of the crucial parts of frame design. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame.

In addition to that issue i was also working with some art sizes that didn t actually fit the mats they were square or just off the usual size and mixing in some vintage frames which didn t have any mats at all. See more ideas about illumination art turkish art islamic patterns. If you get the colors right your art looks its best. Multiple opening matboards and picture frames in hundreds of configurations.

This is the same matting we use in our frames available in any size in a number of colors and options. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. It used in the framing industry because it gives a polished look to your collectible. Aug 8 2016 explore kathy bona s board a frame picture mat ideas followed by 187 people on pinterest.