Mounting Matting Photographs

Before you start make sure you have both plenty of room and everything you will need to mount and frame the print near to hand and nothing more.

Mounting matting photographs.

For the backboard the mounting board we recommend using a solid backing of ragboard foamcore gatorboard or another such material. Intro to mounting and framing photos. Mounting photos and framing them well gives the photographer many more display options than simply using basic frames. There are several different methods and materials to choose from when mounting a photograph.

A well designed combination of frame mount and mat forms part of the visual expression of a displayed photo separating it from its surroundings and giving it more visual weight. For the front board of a window mat we recommend an acid free board. 5 1 4 x 7 1 8 inch by golden state art 8 39 8. Matting and framing a print should be carried out swiftly and ensure the print is not left exposed to the elements.

One very important accessory you will need upfront is a pair of cotton gloves. Spray adhesive mounting mounting is the technique used to secure a photograph to a mount or display board. Selection is based on several factors such as cost convenience equipment availability and conservation.