What does matted artwork mean?

What does matted artwork mean?

What Does Matted Mean In Artwork? Matted artwork has a border around it. The board usually consists of matboard, which is specialized for this use. Several holes (openings) are cut in the matboard to serve as windows for displaying art. Once the matboard has been cut to size, a hole or two are punched in the matboard.

Should all prints be matted?

If you have any work on paper—a drawing, a print, a watercolor—it’s likely to look even lovelier with a mat. “Most pieces look better with a mat, with a couple of exceptions,” says Tessa Wolf of Framebridge.

What is a double matted print?

Note: A double mat is defined as two mats one on top of the other (2 layers) where the bottom mat color is only exposed or “revealed” minimally to enhance the artwork.

What is an unmounted print?

An unmounted print is simply the paper print as it comes off the press. A Mounted print is fixed to a cardboard border. Mounted is not to be confused with framed, you will still need a frame but it adds impact to the image. And they come in all colours and widths giving you lots of freedom.

What is matting in graphic design?

Matting is a border that surrounds artwork. It is usually made from matboard, a type of board manufactured especially for this purpose. The matboard is cut to size, then one or more holes (openings) are cut in the matboard to serve as windows for displaying art.

Do you have to mat photos?

Mats help keep your artwork safe by separating the glass from the art or whatever it is being framed. Having a mat in between your artwork and framing glass is important because any condensation that might develop on the inside of the glass can be transferred to your art causing water damage, mold or mildew.

Is it OK to frame a print without a mat?

If you just put a print into a frame without a mat or spacers, contact with the glass can cause sticking, buckling, newton rings, and a variety of other problems. The trick is to use spacers to create an air gap between the print and glazing (glass or acrylic).

How wide is a mat?

The width of the mat is up to the customer, but we can provide some general guidelines. For average sized artwork (about 11×14″ to 30×20″), the common mat width is 2″. If you artwork is smaller, you might consider a 1.75 or 1.5″ mat….THE “PERFECT MAT.

What does triple matted mean?

Triple mats add further depth and distinction to art. By alternating the textures and colors of mats, you can achieve a border for the art that both highlights and augments the art’s impact.