Make Your Own Matted Picture Frames

All it takes is a few supplies some art or a photo to frame and you ll be creating your own decor in no time.

Make your own matted picture frames.

Such a great value at 7 99 each. The supplies you ll need are. 2 if you already have the artwork you re going to use write down a quick description on each cut out sheet of paper so that you make sure you don t have too much of one thing too close together. First thing you need to do is cut your mat to the size of your frame.

1 cut out some sheets of wrapping paper to the size of each of your frames or use the sheets from within the frames if you have them. If its a new frame i always use the paper inserts as a tracing guide. Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached. With our picture frame builder you can customize your frame to match your style and specific needs.

Picture frames mat board ruler cutting mat exacto knife pencil. Visit our site to get started today. Then the formula for your board lengths is. Create your own custom picture frame online at frame usa.

When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame. Attach the outer trim lay out three layers of the hardboard. Here s how to cut your own picture mats. The actual mat s opening will be cut slightly smaller to ensure that the image that you are putting the mat around will not fall through the opening.

Learning to cut your own mats for picture frames can be easier than it looks. These frames are my favorite ikea stromby frames. 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. Carol duvall host of hgtv s the carol duvall show shares her discoveries about matting and framing artwork.

Mats make your pictures shine for greatest impact but they also serve a protective purpose. Width width of picture 2 x width of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4. Custom picture frame mats liners. At frame usa you can create your own custom picture frame mats.

Looking for a mat to complement your artwork or photos. Customers can create their own multi opening mat motivational poster or frame their name with unique photos that create letters. We offer the full line of nielsen and designer metal picture frames as well as a wide range of wood frames. First you need the dimensions of the picture you want to frame then the width of the mat you want around the picture and lastly the width you want your frame to be.