Hobbies, Matting a Picture
Often, picture framing supplies can be purchased as a comprehensive kit that includes custom picture frames as well. These are fine to use, and can be purchased online or from a real-world art supply store; the only disadvantage is that the photo frames that are often included are for a specific size of photo or other image; therefore, if your artifact is not of a standard size, you may have to have a frame specially made, or create one yourself.
It's important to understand that the matting process requires some patience, and a fairly high degree of skill. If you make even one small mistake, the mat board will be wasted and you'll have to start all over again. It's best to use a metal straight edge with some kind of measurement markings on it, a metal "T-square" and a fine cutting tool such as an "X-Acto" knife in order to obtain the best results. Even better, spend a little extra and get a professional mat cutter if you plan on doing a great many projects like this; they're easier to use and make it a simple matter to achieve clean, straight, beveled cuts.
Among the other picture matting supplies you'll need to gather are a pencil and eraser, fine-grade sandpaper and a perfectly flat surface to protect the surface on which you'll be cutting the mat board.
The choice of mat board, like that of custom picture frames, should be based on not only your own personal preferences but also the colors and tones of the photo or other image as well as the type and color of photo frames used and not least of all, the area in which the image will be displayed. Picture matting supplies come in many different colors; try to choose muted, neutral colors that do not distract from the artifact itself.
It's also smart to buy enough mat board to allow for errors. Chances are if you have not done picture matting before, you'll wind up going through a couple of mat boards before you're finished.
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