Mounting Photos on Mat Board
Mar 3, 2020 14:59:17 #
manofhg
Loc: Knoxville, TN
I typically have put a mat on the picture for a contest and then back that with foam core board, both black regardless of what the photo is of. If I am matting and framing for hanging, then I will choose a complimentary color for the mat and frame.
As far as assembly, I too have had great difficulty in getting it all together and then being able to pull the picture from that mat and back board. Taking it apart hasn't been so much trouble since it doesn't want to stay together anyway. I've typically taped the photo to the back of the mat board with acid free tape (if going into a frame) and then put double sided tape on the back of the mat board to then stick it on the foam core board. That usually works well for a few days, but often times the mat board will start coming free from the foam core board. Me thinks me will look more into dry mounting methods.
As far as assembly, I too have had great difficulty in getting it all together and then being able to pull the picture from that mat and back board. Taking it apart hasn't been so much trouble since it doesn't want to stay together anyway. I've typically taped the photo to the back of the mat board with acid free tape (if going into a frame) and then put double sided tape on the back of the mat board to then stick it on the foam core board. That usually works well for a few days, but often times the mat board will start coming free from the foam core board. Me thinks me will look more into dry mounting methods.
Mar 3, 2020 15:55:44 #
bil ruth
Loc: grand island ny
I do this all the time myself. Hobby Lobby has adhesive mat boards that you peel off a layer and under is a sticky layer that you can mount your picture on. Than I cut the picture to size with a scalpel and presto!!
Mar 3, 2020 16:23:55 #
I buy mat boards at Staples or Office Max.They come in larger sizes,and you can cut them to whatever size you need for the photo your mounting.I get the double sided pre-glued mounting sheets at Amazon.You can get those in different sizes also.
Mar 3, 2020 16:29:27 #
dandev
Loc: Enumclaw, WA
timepass wrote:
I buy mat boards at Staples or Office Max.They come in larger sizes,and you can cut them to whatever size you need for the photo your mounting.I get the double sided pre-glued mounting sheets at Amazon.You can get those in different sizes also.
Hi Timepass - what glue sheets have you tried from Amazon? Can you send a link?
Mar 3, 2020 16:53:19 #
Just down the road from Enumclaw is the Ben Franklin craft store in Bonney Lake. They have a wide selection of single and double matt frames. Ken
Mar 3, 2020 16:57:55 #
ButchS
Loc: Spokane, WA
Years ago we used to have a device called a dry mounting press. It was a heated appliance with a top and bottom plate. You placed the adhesive sheet I’m on the back of your photo and then the mat board. Then you close the dry mounting press and it heated the adhesive and glued the photo to the mount board.
Dry mount presses are still available. You can find them on B&H. But they are bloody expensive.
Dry mount presses are still available. You can find them on B&H. But they are bloody expensive.
Mar 3, 2020 17:32:22 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
This may seem a bit out of the box but you might w... (show quote)
Boy, EL, That's so Old School. I remember them from Photo Classes. They work reliably, can be found inexpensively.
My comment is to urge using archival materials. Even for a typical few years lasting print of today's vintage, acid in boards can leach the colors quickly.
Mar 3, 2020 17:46:22 #
spaceytracey
Loc: East Glacier Park, MT
I agree. Why do they care as long as the entry is presented well? Just judge the photo.
Mar 3, 2020 23:15:20 #
Our camera club got us the mats. Like those from golden state art like in AlanW’s post. The guy in charge thinks he’s an Indian chief and only wants them mounted one way. Regular tape to hold the photo and Elmers glue to hold black front to white base. I hope it lasts until a
April.
April.
Mar 24, 2020 01:06:49 #
billnikon wrote:
DO NOT USE SPRAY. Many things can happen that are ... (show quote)
Agree 110% ---it does not last; linen tape} mat or ATG tape plue mat or dr7 mount press with careful attention given to printing paper as some kinds are not dry mountable
Apr 10, 2020 04:43:48 #
Mat board available at any art store. I like to get mine from Dick Blick. Their closest local store is closed due to the novel virus now, but you can order online and items arrive fairly quickly. Like Tomfl101 indicated, I think it's unusual for the contest organizers to set up the requirement to mount ON matboard. It would be a lot more typical to mount on foamcore and have a window or double window of matboard. There are archival-quality matboards. You might consider using an artist's tape, too. It's available in different widths and can be used to make tape "hinges" for attaching your photo.
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