Diy Art Matting

A lot of people are intimidated by art because it can be so expensive.

Diy art matting. But you don t necessarily have to spend a fortune on art. See more ideas about matting pictures frame matting photo matting. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. First choose a firm and flat surface to work on.

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. When i checked with various craft and art supply stores around the country i discovered a wide range of prices on mat board. 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. The price of a 32 by 40 piece ranged from 4 50 to 12 sometimes even at the same store.

You can update vintage art by framing it in a fresh new frame orlando soria creative director homepolish. Before cutting the mats i painted the frames with annie sloan paris grey and finished them off with miss mustard seed s linen. It depends on finish as well as color and whether it is acid free. Jun 13 2015 explore angel candi s board mats on pinterest.

Then i distressed the edges of the frames. Match your whites dawgs.