Diy Art Matting

Then i distressed the edges of the frames.

Diy art matting.

A lot of people are intimidated by art because it can be so expensive. Now about matting that artwork how to cut an art mat like a professional. It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free. 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 matting pictures frame matting photo matting. But you don t necessarily have to spend a fortune on art. It has a 32 cutting capacity perfect for even the largest art i currently have in my home i ll be using its sturdy fixed guide rail for all kinds of consistent cuts but it s perfect for cutting mat board. You can update vintage art by framing it in a fresh new frame orlando soria creative director homepolish.

The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. All of my favorite art comes either from artist friends or from flea markets and thrift stores. Before cutting the mats i painted the frames with annie sloan paris grey and finished them off with miss mustard seed s linen.

First choose a firm and flat surface to work on. Match your whites dawgs.