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Logan's Complete Guide to Picture Framing
Multiple Opening Mat Examples
Guide Navigation
Introduction to Picture Framing & Matting
Designing Your Picture Frames and Mats
Measuring and Sizing Picture Frames and Mats
Costs of Picture Framing
DIY Picture Frames
Mat Cutting
Mat Cutter Choices
Mat Cutting Help, Troubleshooting and FAQs
Mounting Your Artwork
Glazing with Glass and Plastic
Securing or Fitting your Artwork in a Picture Frame
Finishing Your Artwork

This type of mat is very popular for photographs and memorabilia, which means there are often several different sizes to work with. On a project with many mat openings, layout time may be more than actual cutting time. Once any plan has been worked up—save it!  It may come in handy again.

THE FAMILY GROUPING

outside: 16" x 20"<

>openings: four 3" x 3"two 2" x 3"

one 3" x 4"

two 4" x 6"

When designing a mat with multiple openings, cut pieces of paper to represent each opening, then experiment with papers on a blank piece of matboard. When the design looks good, mark layout and cut mat.

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