We ll all float on alright already.
Float mounting artwork.
What it means to float your artwork when to float.
Basic framing materials and tools.
I usually just eyeball this one and use the art as a.
The whole point of float mounting is to make your artwork appear as though it s magically floating above an uncut blank mat board.
My print fit neither of those scenarios but i do what i want.
If you are not using glass in your frame put your art back in your frame and you are ready to hang your new float mounted art.
Specialty items for float mounting.
When a piece is floated its raw edges are visible as opposed to mounting where the mount covers the edges with the crisp lines of the card and when you look at it from any angle there is no sign of anything which fixes it in position.
We offer a few different ways to float your artwork.
How to float mount your artwork measure your artwork obtaining the width height.
Pick out an uncut mat board.
One popular option is called elevated.
Calculate the outside dimension of your matboard.
Use the backboard of the frame as a template and.
They come in lengths of about six feet and can be easily purchased in frame supply.
We have a lot of fun helping our customers work out what type of framing style works best for their.
Step 2 cut a piece of foam core about 1 4 smaller than your art.
With float mounting the artwork will look like it s.
The result is a look that keeps your art floated in the center of the frame.
It s ideal when your artwork goes to the edge of the paper or when you ve got a nice textured edge.
Determine how much visible area you want around the matboard and.
You may choose to attach your artwork directly to the mat board with t hinges.
Step 3.
For the full tutorial.
Float mounting means your art work photograph or watercolour is suspended inside the picture frame.
Second we use a spacer to create space between the plexiglass and the surface of your work.
But if you want to have glass you will need to make sure your frame is deep enough for the float mounted art.
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.
First we attach your art to an acid free foam core lift hidden behind the work but mounted to a supporting white mat.
A float mount is when the image looks like it s hovering on top of your mat rather than peaking through a window.
