I partnered with minwax and jet to show how to make a picture frame 3 different ways.
Diy picture frame matte.
I ll share the formula to figure it out.
One of the questions i hear most often both in email and on instagram is the source for the large mat offset picture frames in our master bedroom.
Large mat offset picture frames.
This can be purchased online or at most craft stores.
It helps it stand out and gives a buffer between the artwork and the diy frame.
Diy picture frame mat.
Many a large mat are double the cost of a piece of uncut mat board yowzers and with that said i do collect photography prints and frames and have spent plenty a dime on professionally made or store bought mats but all too regularly find myself dealing with two issues.
The 11 x14 frame with an 8 x10 photograph opening is perfect for this diy picture frame mat project.
It drives me caaa razy.
Diy picture frame mat.
Here the image is cut apart each section mounted on 1 4 foam.
Diy picture frame mat.
You can purchase custom mats however i chose to make mine for a fraction of the cost using foam board.
Your frame size will depend on the size of the picture you are framing and the size of the mat that you want.
I use the miter saw handheld router table saw and router table.
Choose your favorite ribbon to.
I love the addition of a mat to artwork.
And now for the best trick for budget friendly bright white diy photo mats.
I used the heavy card stock setting because the card stock i purchased was on the thick side and that setting worked like a charm.
Let s start by creating the picture frame mat.
Determine the size of your picture frame.
1 4 plywood or cardboard.
Start with a basic large white frame with pre cut mat.
3 place one sheet of card stock on your cutting mat and select the material type you are cutting.
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.
Large white frame with pre cut mat wide patterned ribbon.
Items mentioned x x acto 2 knife with safety cap https amzn to 2.
If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white.
Are you ready to have your mind blown.
Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.
Super easy quick diy custom matting and framing you can do for any print size.
January 26 2017 by brit house updated.