Diy Picture Matting And Framing

Mar 6 2018 explore paula dohse s board picture matting on pinterest.

Diy picture matting and framing.

This can be purchased online or at most craft stores. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools. This is a whole new craft to enjoy. Here s how to cut your own picture mats.

It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. 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. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white.

Attach mat to artwork. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Fortunately the book i mentioned has plenty of information and guidelines to help you make such decisions. I hunted around for some picture mats that would work to no avail.

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. Read on to learn how to make your own diy picture mats. Let s start by creating the picture frame mat. And having them custom cut wasn t an option because i didn t want to spend a fortune on this project.

Diy picture frame mat. Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. Are you ready to have your mind blown. You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board.

It drives me caaa razy. I love the addition of a mat to artwork. The supplies you ll need are. Yup forget the saving money part.

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. And now for the best trick for budget friendly bright white diy photo mats.