MATTING
Matting is the term used for the process of cutting mats to specific sizes. The cuts are usually windows that would border and protect an art item in a frame. We use cotton mats to prevent the artwork from coming in direct contact with the frame or glass.
We custom cut our mats to the exact size of your artwork and add borders around it. “Weighting” is a style of matting where the bottom border of the mat is at least a half inch wider than the other three sides. You can also choose the “floating” style which is often used when the artwork is more attractive resting on an acid-free mat instead of having its edges covered with a cut window. This style is used when it is more interesting to display the aged edges of an artwork such as with water colors.
Our matboards come in different thicknesses. Using a thicker mat changes the perception of the piece. It centers the attention onto the art while putting a beautiful bevel around it. You can also use two or more mats of different colors to create a sense of perception and to combine all the materials together – artwork, mats, and frame.
We also specialize in Fabric Matting (including: silk, linen and suede) up to 16 ply matting, bevel accents, and fillets.
