Vintage Frame Mat Board

Multiple opening matboards and picture frames in hundreds of configurations.

Vintage frame mat board. 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. Different colors and textures of mats do different things to set off your art. A mat board or simply mat is a resident paper based item that is positioned between your valuable photograph and the frame. If you get the colors right your art looks its best.

Aug 8 2016 explore kathy bona s board a frame picture mat ideas followed by 187 people on pinterest. See mat board guide these mats do not have opening cutouts. Match your whites dawgs. Mat board frames sturdy mat board frames with professional photo window frame bevel cut for your next event crafted out of durable multi layered mat board these sturdy picture frames are available in a variety colors for any occasion or special event.

Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 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. See more ideas about illumination art turkish art islamic patterns. Choosing the correct colors when matting your art is one of the crucial parts of frame design.

Choose a mat board type. They are blank mats that can be used as backers art projects or for cutting your own openings. Some people like drama some like. Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame.

Sets of 5x7 8x10 11x14 photo combos and custom sized art work in a single matboard. 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. 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. This is the same matting we use in our frames available in any size in a number of colors and options.