Many artists, photographers and more - when considering picture framing - ask about what advantages are gained by a double mat versus a single mat on photos or artwork. Note: A double mat is defined as two mats one on top of the other (2 l

What is a "Floater" frame? With a variety of images both original and reproduction now appearing on Canvas and Canvas board - the "Floater" frame has become quite popular. This frame often has a "stepped" rabbet which creates the space betwee

A common question when matting photos or artwork is whether to leave a space around the image and if so how much.Whether to leave a space or not is dependent on a couple of things. First of all is the work signed or numbered in the white margin belo

A common concern of artists and photographers is choosing the right type of mat board.There are confusing terms used to sell mat board.Terms such as Acid-Free, PH Neutral, Archival, Rag, Alpha-Cellulose, Lignin-Free, FSC Certified etc.The key to choo

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