Mats - How To
Another frequent question - how do you attach the print to the mat? Here’s an example of an 8 x 12 inch print being matted on 16 x 20 inch mat.
The mats (at least the smaller ones) are pre-cut by Stu-art Mats. Archival Museum 4 ply, white.
They do not arrive hinged. I use Lineco Linen Hinging Tape (I splurge on the Self-Adhesive version) to put the two pieces together.
I then use Lineco See-Through Mounting Strips. What I like about this is that the print can easily be removed from the mat. There is a bit of clear plastic that hold the print to the backing. The fact that it is clear - doesn’t really matter (to me). When the window mat is folded over, it is cut so that the plastic is hidden.
And framing - that’s left to the customer.
