Monthly Archives: October 2011

Adding Decorative Ink Lines to Your Mats

Matting enhancements like decorative ink lines are distinguished from other creative matting techniques in that they involve enhancements to the surface of the mat rather than variations on cutting the window. They can stand alone or serve as launching points … Continue reading

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Sorting Out the Differences in the New Simplex Mat Cutters

If you are considering buying a mat cutter, a Logan Simplex Mat Cutter may be just the thing for you.  Perhaps you know someone who owns a Simplex and is pleased with it, or perhaps you’ve heard good things about … Continue reading

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How to Use a Floater Frame to Frame Canvas

Many artists who work on stretched canvas prefer to use a floater frame when framing.  A floater frame is fundamentally different than a typical picture frame in that it loads from the front rather than the back.  When the canvas … Continue reading

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