Wanted: Beveled photo mattes.
8 X 10 w/ cutout for 5x7 photos. 11x14 w/ cutout for 8x10 photos.
Dewman wrote:
8 X 10 w/ cutout for 5x7 photos. 11x14 w/ cutout for 8x10 photos.
I buy from these guys:
http://www.wholesalematboards.com/Lots of standard sizes and good prices.
Thank you both for the sources for mattes. Unlike many photographers, I like to place most of my images in mattes and frame them. Just a personal thing, I guess.... but that's what makes the world go 'round.... personal choices.
I'd really like to find more of the mattes like in this photograph..... with the beveled cut-out for quotes below the image. I especially like this quote.... and I admire the man himself. One of the greatest statesmen in American history. The story of him and his people is one of the most shameful entries in or history as a nation.
Dewman wrote:
8 X 10 w/ cutout for 5x7 photos. 11x14 w/ cutout for 8x10 photos.
If you get a Matt cutter, they are very easy to make yourself (ovals and round ones as well) and you can make just the size you want!!
I buy mine from Dick Blickat
www.dickblick.com.
They have retail stores in some areas.
Cutting your own mats will save a lot of money. Just get a mat cutter (I use a simple one made by Logan [Model 301-S] that enables me to cut bevel mats up to 32" ) and it works pretty well. Please note that it only make straight cuts; not curves. For what it's worth, I also like to frame my photos with a thicker mat, minimum 6 layer. I think it makes for a better, more professional framing job.
Go into Ebay. That is where I buy mine.
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