Float Mounting Artwork

Second we use a spacer to create space between the plexiglass and the surface of your work.

Float mounting artwork.

If you are not using glass in your frame put your art back in your frame and you are ready to hang your new float mounted art. Float mounting means your art work photograph or watercolour is suspended inside the picture frame. Using the photo mounting stickers center your mounted art on the board and secure. You may choose to attach your artwork directly to the mat board with t hinges.

How to float mount your artwork measure your artwork obtaining the width height. We ll all float on alright already. What it means to float your artwork when to float. We offer a few different ways to float your artwork.

How to float mount art in a picture frame step 1 cut the mat board to the size as the backboard of the frame. But if you want to have glass you will need to make sure your frame is deep enough for the float mounted art. Or to cast a more dramatic shadow first attach the artwork to acid free foam core so that the artwork sits a bit higher in the frame. One popular option is called elevated.

Specialty items for float mounting. My print fit neither of those scenarios but i do what i want. Step 2 cut a piece of foam core about 1 4 smaller than your art. A float mount is when the image looks like it s hovering on top of your mat rather than peaking through a window.

Float mounting creates a seamless presentation. I usually just eyeball this one and use the art as a. Step 3. We have a lot of fun helping our customers work out what type of framing style works best for their.

First we attach your art to an acid free foam core lift hidden behind the work but mounted to a supporting white mat. For the full tutorial. Image sizes are normally expressed as width by height width x. They come in lengths of about six feet and can be easily purchased in frame supply.

Basic framing materials and tools. The result is a look that keeps your art floated in the center of the frame. With float mounting the artwork will look like it s. Pick out an uncut mat board.

It s ideal when your artwork goes to the edge of the paper or when you ve got a nice textured edge. Determine how much visible area you want around the matboard and. Use the backboard of the frame as a template and.