Diy Picture Matting And Framing

Let s start by creating the picture frame mat.

Diy picture matting and framing.

Many a large mat are double the cost of a piece of uncut mat board yowzers and with that said i do collect photography prints and frames and have spent plenty a dime on professionally made or store bought mats but all too regularly find myself dealing with two issues. It drives me caaa razy. Diy picture frame mat. Read on to learn how to make your own diy picture mats.

I hunted around for some picture mats that would work to no avail. If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

Mar 6 2018 explore paula dohse s board picture matting on pinterest. Attach mat to artwork. It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. And what an interesting picture can be produced by simply matting and framing something as basic as a greeting card or rubber stamped image.

The supplies you ll need are. Fortunately the book i mentioned has plenty of information and guidelines to help you make such decisions. See more ideas about matting pictures picture frames diy picture frames. I love the addition of a mat to artwork.

Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. Yup forget the saving money part. So as per usual i figured out a way to make diy picture mats and spent a whopping total of 4 00 to make them.

All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time. 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. You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board. This can be purchased online or at most craft stores.

Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. Are you ready to have your mind blown.