Width width of picture 2 x width of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 height height of picture 2 x height of mat 2 x width of frame 3 4 for reference i made my mat 3 wide on each side of the picture and my frame was 2 3 4 wide on all sides.
Diy matted picture frame.
Super easy quick diy custom matting and framing you can do for any print size.
Now you just need to put it all together.
If you re working with original artwork please don t glue it.
Avoid touching the front side of the mat with your hands as you risk smudging dirt on it.
I glued my print because it was printed on very sturdy canvas paper.
If you ve ever used the ikea ribba frames you ll know that the mats are more of a cream than a pure white.
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Congrats you ve made a diy picture frame with a mat.
Press firmly on the back of the tape to ensure it is well adhered to the mat.
Attach your artwork to that center piece of foam board you cut out.
Are you ready to have your mind blown.
Especially when the mat doesn t match the bright white of the frame.
And now for the best trick for budget friendly bright white diy photo mats.
Secure mat and picture turn the mat and attached page face down on your clean work surface.
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.