If you re working with original artwork please don t glue it.
How to frame a picture already in a matted frame.
When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.
Then following the tabs choose your mounting backing board and acrylic.
Attach your artwork to that center piece of foam board you cut out.
Because you already have your mat you can skip that step of the process.
Congrats you ve made a diy picture frame with a mat.
Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.
Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want.
Attach the outer frame to the inner frame using glue and the nail gun.
Attach mat to artwork.
Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.
For frame size just enter the dimensions of your matting.
Assembling your mat frame.
Turn the page picture side up and hold the pre cut mat over the page to decide where you want the image in the opening.
Determine the size of your picture frame.
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.
Once you enter the frame number you ll be taken to a page to design your framing package.
Clamp each joint to secure.
I glued my print because it was printed on very sturdy canvas paper.
Do not let the exposed tape touch the mat until you have decided placement.
Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut.
1 4 plywood or cardboard.