How To Clean A Matted Picture

Cut each piece with the x acto knife.

How to clean a matted picture.

Make sure that your cuts are straight and not jagged. If a photograph is fairly dirty soak it for just 30 to 60 seconds in a basin of lukewarm water lightly rubbing away stuck grime with the tip of your finger. It is fairly dirty. For tips on how to clean rare photographs such as ambrotypes and daguerrotypes read on.

Take both outside to brush off the dormant spores then wipe both down with a solution of 1 cup of bleach per gallon of water. After you ve removed the surface debris use an emulsion cleaning cloth specifically made for photos to gently wipe the surface. You ll also be using your art to make proper measurements so it s extra important to have a clean work space. So is there something special to hang a matted photo with.

Matted non framed but hanger must be provided for hanging both framed and or unframed work. Now lay the border on top of the print followed by the glass that has been cut to size. Then dry the photo with a hairdryer set on high heat holding it 10 inches away from the picture to avoid heat damage. As you re going to be using your mat board to display your artwork you don t want it to get covered in dirt and grime.

I bought an old wooden picture frame at a garage sale. You want to pick a color of mat board that will not detract from the picture but set off the artistry. Remove the glass from the frame and spray it as well as the frame with the disinfectant spray. Choose a clean space for matting.

Picture matting can become damaged by broken glass or water or can discolor with age. Choose a mat that complements your picture by using a color within the artwork. Assemble by laying the mounting board on a flat surface and place the print on top of it. The mat gives your picture a finished look by creating a frame within the frame.

There are frameless clips that clasp the matted print boards at its edges or the corners and at the same time provide a capability for hanging on the back. Just brush them off with a soft brush to clear any dust or loose surface dirt before framing or scanning.