Do It Yourself Picture Frame Matting

Take the frame apart and use it s existing mat as a tracing guide.

Do it yourself picture frame matting.

Clamp each joint to secure. A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. I love the addition of a mat to artwork.

Let s start by creating the picture frame mat. With framed and matted getting your art on the wall in a beautiful frame has never been easier. Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.

Then it s just a matter of cutting the bristol board to fit the frame. Diy picture frame mat. We help you design and buy custom frames online in minutes and we send you everything you need to quickly put your piece together and hang it with pride. Don t worry about shipping us your piece and waiting weeks for it to be returned in a frame.

It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. Then instead of cutting any additional hole for the art piece to sit behind i just use double sided tape to stick down my art piece right onto the bristol board itself centered obviously. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.

Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam. Attach mat to artwork 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. This can be purchased online or at most craft.

Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.