Float Mounting Artwork

The whole point of float mounting is to make your artwork appear as though it s magically floating above an uncut blank mat board.

Float mounting artwork.

We have a lot of fun helping our customers work out what type of framing style works best for their. A float mount is when the image looks like it s hovering on top of your mat rather than peaking through a window. 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. Step 3.

We offer a few different ways to float your artwork. They come in lengths of about six feet and can be easily purchased in frame supply. My print fit neither of those scenarios but i do what i want. Float mounting creates a seamless presentation.

One popular option is called elevated. Second we use a spacer to create space between the plexiglass and the surface of your work. I usually just eyeball this one and use the art as a. How to float mount art in a picture frame step 1 cut the mat board to the size as the backboard of the frame.

What it means to float your artwork when to float. How to float mount your artwork measure your artwork obtaining the width height. We ll all float on alright already. First we attach your art to an acid free foam core lift hidden behind the work but mounted to a supporting white mat.

With float mounting the artwork will look like it s. For the full tutorial. Step 2 cut a piece of foam core about 1 4 smaller than your art. It s ideal when your artwork goes to the edge of the paper or when you ve got a nice textured edge.

You may choose to attach your artwork directly to the mat board with t hinges. Basic framing materials and tools. The result is a look that keeps your art floated in the center of the frame. Pick out an uncut mat board.

But if you want to have glass you will need to make sure your frame is deep enough for the float mounted art. 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. Calculate the outside dimension of your matboard. Determine how much visible area you want around the matboard and.

Image sizes are normally expressed as width by height width x. 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. Using the photo mounting stickers center your mounted art on the board and secure.