Matting And Framing Graphite Drawing

Press the razor down firmly at the top corners of the boards.

Matting and framing graphite drawing.

Because of this really small drawings tend to have quite a bit of matting around them. Preservation of library and archival materials edited by sherelyn ogden out of print. Use a straight edge razor to cut the backing and mat boards. In picture framing it can be used to determine a visually pleasing mat to photo ratio.

Matting and framing works of art on paper american institute for conservation of historic and artistic works washington dc. Tips hints and tricks plexiglas or clear acrylic sheet rather than glass is your best bet for framing 2 dimensional artwork prints drawings or watercolors for several reasons. The standard procedure is that the smaller the drawing the larger the mat in relation. It is lighter in weight it is easier to cut to size and it won t shatter even if it can break when dropped onto a hard surface.

Matting is the border that surrounds your art within the frame. Traditional correct mat sizes differ slightly from the golden ratio calculations. Our art prints are produced on acid free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. Pull the razor slowly and steadily towards you stopping at the bottom corner.

Keep the same pressure throughout your cut and be very careful not to dip out or in from the penciled line. Draw a line from the midpoint of one side of the square to an opposite corner. All art prints include a 1 white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting if desired. Make sure the color you pick for the mat is in high contrast to the drawing so the drawing doesn t get lost in all the matting.

Lab charcoal drawing art print by susan a becker.