But where to begin.
Matting japanese prints.
It also makes your work look.
I make woodblock prints using the traditional japanese hanga method.
Framing is putting the mounted matted print into a frame preferably behind glass.
It is good to show as much of the subject as possible.
Then a decorative mat board border may be used over this.
It was the technique used to make the ukiyo e and shin hanga prints of japan.
Matting is the paperboard window which surrounds the print.
We currently offer no mat single mat double mat floated island mat and article framing for your artwork.
Mounting and matting before your print goes into a frame it will need to be mounted on a backing board.
My imagery is mostly of new england with a focus on the lakes and mountains of vermont and new hampshire.
Posted by dara segal on sep 15 2014 as of may 2019 our available mat styles have increased.
Hanga is color woodblock printing with multiple blocks using water pigments and rice paste.
This video shows step by step how to mat a print using the.
The best thing to do with a loose print is to mat it so that it can be framed.
The mat border provides a clean edge around the print and can be used to cover damaged edges of a print.