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.
Vintage frame mat board.
It used in the framing industry because it gives a polished look to your collectible.
Different colors and textures of mats do different things to set off your art.
If you get the colors right your art looks its best.
We normally recommend that the inside dimensions be 1 2 smaller than your artwork s dimensions so that the mat overlaps your artwork by 1 4 on each side.
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A mat board or simply mat is a resident paper based item that is positioned between your valuable photograph and the frame.
See mat board guide these mats do not have opening cutouts.
Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color.
They are blank mats that can be used as backers art projects or for cutting your own openings.
Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame.
Multiple opening matboards and picture frames in hundreds of configurations.
Choose a mat board type.
Choosing the correct colors when matting your art is one of the crucial parts of frame design.
As the mat board acts as a border surrounding your artwork it can be used to draw out or accentuate certain elements of the piece itself.
For example as we discussed in our previous blog about choosing picture frames to compliment your artwork the idea that surrounding a piece with a darker border will make it appear brighter is slightly inaccurate.
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Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard.
Some people like drama some like.
This is the same matting we use in our frames available in any size in a number of colors and options.