Picture frame mats are a staple in the art world. Not only do they provide decoration but they also help protect the picture from the glass. It's difficult to make the mat material yourself, but getting it cheap at a store and doing the handy work on it yourself is very doable. This will teach you make the matting for a picture frame.
Instructions
1. First, we need to determine how large of a picture we have and how much of a border we'd like to add to it. Typically, borders are about 3 inches all the way around the picture.
2. The art's size will determine how large of a picture frame and matting we'll need. There are several ways you could window a picture but typically people either crop it using the matting or leave an additional small border with where nothing but the back of the picture frame exists.
3. First cut a piece of matting that will fit the picture frame. Use a straight edge or cutting board, along with a knife to cut the material.
4. On the back of the mat, measure the window that you're art will appear in. With the outline made, go ahead and place a straight edge along the lines and cut across the matting using your cutters. If you wish to bevel the frame matting do it pointing towards the outside of the frame so it can be visible to on lookers.
