Floating Artwork Mat

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Floating artwork mat.

Floating artwork on top of a mat is the ideal solution when it s critical that the very edge of the artwork not be covered by the mat window s normal overlap but it s also a fun modern way to showcase just about any art on paper. We call this method of framing floating for two reasons. Floating or float mounting means that your art will sit on top of the matting as opposed to being partially overlapped by a mat or the lip of the frame. Second we use a spacer to create space between the plexiglass and the surface of your.

An original charcoal drawing with an elevated float mount in our black maple frame float mounting is most practical for artwork when the image comes all the way to the edges. With float mounting the artwork will look like it s hovering or floating over the backing board. Mats can be used in a variety of different ways to achieve different looks. First we attach your art to an acid free foam core lift hidden behind the work but mounted to a supporting white mat.

Our grommets also give you the ability to make your own floating mat island by tying up with other floating mats. When mounted this way the artwork appears to be floating within the frame or mat board window. The whole point of float mounting is to make your artwork appear as though it s magically floating above an uncut blank mat board. This is a very common way of mounting your artwork when you do not want a mat to cover the edge of the paper.

Float mounting creates a seamless presentation. 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. Float mounting is a mounting technique where the edges of the artwork are left uncovered. Work on paper by kerri rosenthal floated in our black gallery frame.

Float mounting is normally used when the image goes all the way to the edge of paper and you don t want any of it covered. You can float it. For instance if you have a small piece of art you could hang it in a. The window opening size of the mat board is larger than the artwork size.

Floating is often used when the artist s signature is below the image or if the paper has attractive edges e g. We encourage you to try it out and send us some snapshots of the results. You may choose to attach your artwork directly to the mat board with t hinges.