Best Image Matting

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

Best image matting.

Golden state art pack of 10 white pre cut 8x10 picture mat for 5x7 photo with white core bevel cut mattes sets. Choose one of our acid free pre cut mats or customize an uncut matboard. Beginning with a turquoise mat add 1 2 foam board on top and end with the addition of a white mat on top of the foam board. There is a tremendous amount of information out there on how to produce a great print of your digital image.

However i was very surprised when i started my research that there was very little on the topic of properly matting and framing a print. But for canvas art mats don t work. Choosing a mat color. Choosing the right color mat for your photo can be tricky.

Rag mats are considered museum quality and being made from 100 cotton these mats do not require treatment to neutralize the ph. Instead add a linen liner to create the same transition from art to frame that mats do for pictures on paper. Add elegance and protection when framing photos or artwork by adding a frame mat in a complementary color. 9 15 32 99 2.

It is essential that the mat does not distract from the photograph but rather accentuates it and draws out the main focus or key element. Includes 10 high premier acid free mats 10 backing board 10 clear bags 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 001. Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.