How To Make A Matted Picture Frame

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How to make a matted picture frame.

Prepare the mat board and the mount board by measuring them to fit in the picture frame and make careful cuts in the mat board to create the border for the picture. When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame. Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached. Next cut a second picture mat to the same size but this time cut a window out from the inside of the mat to frame your picture.

A well cut mat can make a huge difference in how a picture looks taking it from a simple snapshot to a framed piece of art. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork. I glued my print because it was printed on very sturdy canvas paper. If you re working with original artwork please don t glue it.

Assembling your mat frame. Clamp each joint to secure. Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. Congrats you ve made a diy picture frame with a mat.

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. Making your own picture frames can be a fun and rewarding project and one that saves you some dough compared to paying for custom framing. Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want. But there are a few tips to keep in mind that will make.

Now you just need to put it all together. The dimensions of the window are a matter of preference but usually a 1 2 inch to 1 5 inch thick frame looks best. Watch the video tutorial on how to make a picture frame from scratch using moulding. First you need the dimensions of the picture you want to frame then the width of the mat you want around the picture and lastly the width you want your frame to be.

Attach your artwork to that center piece of foam board you cut out. In addition the detailed video shows what picture framing supplies you. To make a picture frame you ll need to assemble a cardboard mat four wood or metal sides creating the outline of your frame and the glass or plexiglass front used to protect the picture.