Diy Picture Matting And Framing

Let s start by creating the picture frame mat.

Diy picture matting and framing.

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

Yup forget the saving money part. 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. It drives me caaa razy. There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.

And what an interesting picture can be produced by simply matting and framing something as basic as a greeting card or rubber stamped image. If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white. This is a whole new craft to enjoy. And having them custom cut wasn t an option because i didn t want to spend a fortune on this project.

And now for the best trick for budget friendly bright white diy photo mats. 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. It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame. Mar 6 2018 explore paula dohse s board picture matting on pinterest.

Here s how to cut your own picture mats. Are you ready to have your mind blown. 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. I hunted around for some picture mats that would work to no avail.

Read on to learn how to make your own diy picture mats. Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement. Framing photos and art is one of the most common projects i do. Attach mat to artwork.

Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame. I love the addition of a mat to artwork.