The supplies you ll need are.
Create your own picture matte.
Mats create space between your picture and the acrylic or glass front for air to circulate which prevents condensation from building up that can cause mildew or buckling over time.
Select a stock photo.
Mats come in many different colors designs and thicknesses.
First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame.
Learn these tips from carol duvall.
Don t settle for pre cut.
Just in case you are looking for an affordable way to cut a custom mat board try custommat ca.
Just simply trace or measure the size on the back of the mat board then cut it using your ruler and some sort of cutting blade.
Mats make your pictures shine for greatest impact but they also serve a protective purpose.
Take a look at the picture and get an idea of what size mat and or frame.
With more than 62 varieties of neutral and.
These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames.
Upload a photo to print.
Decide on a style of mat that you like.
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To cut the mat.
Your personalized name for your grandkids or granddogs by going to the photomat color chart and select the color of your mat.
Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.
Create your own photomat.
Add clip art by selecting the desired design and add to your cart at no extra cost.
We offer 6 frame choices.
The actual mat s opening will be cut slightly smaller to ensure that the image that you are putting the mat around will not fall through the opening.
Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil.
Again thank you very much for sharing your wonderful inspirations.
Here s how to cut your own picture mats.
Frames are a custom size.
There is a really easy way to cut your own mats without expensive mat cutter tools.
Design your own lamp.
At frame usa you can create your own custom picture frame mats.
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.
Mats create a visual space around your artwork and provide long term protection for the piece.
If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide.
Have the picture you want to frame ready.
We been making personalized gifts for 20 years.
Length inches width inches upload your image.
Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks.
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.
Your post is a great inspiration for people who are looking to decorate their space within a reasonable budget.
Custom cut photo mats to any size to fit your picture the right way.
Thank you for choosing art to frames.
Such a great value at 7 99 each.
Choose a cutting implement.