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Posted in Antique Decorative Arts on 09/06/2010 09:27 pm by adminFrame Photo
What is the best / cheapest way to custom cut a mat a photo frame?
The frame is 11 x 17. My photo is 8 by 11.25 which looked nice in dead center. However, I need a matting. What is the best / cheapest way to customize the mat for this project ? I actually have no idea how much say some frame shop did it for me?
The problem you are describing is that the frame does not conform to a standard matte size. The usual size for an 8x10 or 8.5 x 11 picture is an 11x14 matte occasionally a 16x20 matte will be used. Standard matte sizes fit the OPENING of the frame so if the frame has an 11x17 opening try to find a pre-cut matte with a 16x20 dimension and 8x11 picture opening and use a razor knife or matte trimmer to remove excess material from the edges of the matte board.
The big problem will be finding any mattes larger than 11x14 with picture openings that are 8x11. You can probably go to an art supply store that sells mattes and get one cut to size for less than $20 + the cost of the board.
Be sure to get a board made out of material that is acid free, photo safe quality. Also get a backing board of photo safe material and tape or mounting hinges/photo corners to attach the photo to the backing board.
HTH. Email me if you need more help
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