Matting, Mounting, and Framing Art

Download or read book Matting, Mounting, and Framing Art written by Max Hyder and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the most complete, practical handbook now available on matting, mounting, and framing art. In easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations, this unique book demonstrates ways to achieve a professional presentation of artwork using a limited number of tools and materials. Part One explains how to select the appropriate material for a mat, shows how to measure and lay out the mat, teaches various cutting methods, and shows methods of attaching artwork to the mat. There are easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for making double, triple, folder, and multiple mats, covered mats, oval mats, French mats, glass mats, no-mat mats, and passe-partout.Part Two focuses on the art of framing artwork. Included is all the necessary information about choosing an appropriate molding and frame, cutting and joining, finishing, gilding, toning, and fitting. Through a series of detailed step-by-step demonstrations, you learn how to make a wide variety of frames.Part Three deals with alternative methods of mounting artwork and shows the basic techniques of wet and dry mounting.Matting, Mounting and Framing Art is a book that no artist, craftsman, or photographer can afford to be without.