How do you attach artwork to a mat?

Take two pieces of tape and place one across the other in the form of a T. Take the long side and bend it up and over so that the adhesive is facing up. Press two of these down to the mat board under the artwork and then press the artwork down on top of them. Fold the mat back over and you are done.

How do I mount my art?

How to Mount Using Mount Strips

Prepare your materials.
Place your mat board and backing board so they’re side-by-side.
Close the mat board on top of the backing board.
Pull out 4 archival mounting strips.
Remove the protective plastic.
Close the mat board to activate the adhesive and finish the mounting process.

What is mounting and matting?

This direct style of presentation places emphasis on the print as a piece of paper and an image to be communicated rather than as a Work of Art. Mounting, matting or framing the print asks the viewer to consider the image more as an object and as a substantial artwork.

What can I use to mat a picture?

Things You’ll Need

4-ply mat.
X-ACTO knife.
Metal ruler.
Pencil.
Paper.
Mount board.
Photo corners.
Transfer adhesive.

Is Artist tape acid-free?

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Should I mount my art print?

Crucially, the mount prevents the delicate pigments on the page from rubbing or pressing on the glass of the frame. If you’re framing a pastel drawing or oil painting, this is particularly necessary as the work could stick to the glass and be difficult to remove without causing damage.

When to use a mount in a frame?

A mount is a great way to provide a level of ‘breathing space’ in between your artwork and the frame itself. This is especially useful in situations where your artwork is very close to the edge of the medium it is printed on. Let’s say you have a print which is exactly A4 (210 x 297mm to be precise) in size.