OFF THE WALL
GALLERY
21446 Lorain Rd.
Fairview Park, Oh. 44126
440-333-9181
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Framing since 1987
When framing a picture one thing you should consider is matting.
They come in all colors, textures, patterns, thickness and quality. When a window
for a mat is cut, the edge is cut on an angle to expose its core. This is done
so that it doesn't cast a shadow. The most
common mats are white core mats. There are also black core mats ,color
core mats ,museum mats, suede and fabric.
Whatever color you use, make sure
it appears in the art work, unless its a black and white .
Mats shouldn't "compete" with the picture and
colors should only be used by the colors in the print. Mats also keep the
glass from touching the print. There have been many times when someone brought
in a frame to be taken apart and because they didn't use a mat the photograph
stuck to the glass.
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