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Custom Mats
Custom mats offer endless possibilities for creating a truly unique look. With a variety of shapes and openings to choose from, you can design a mat that complements your style and needs. Whether you’re looking for a bold, geometric shape, or a softer, more organic form, custom mats can be tailored to any vision. The variety of openings – from traditional rectangular cuts to intricate, custom shapes – provides flexibility to highlight specific features of your artwork or photos. The result is a distinctive, personalized piece that enhances any space or display.
Floated Mats
For an even more distinctive and elevated look, we can float a mat within the frame, adding depth and creating a sense of separation between the artwork and the mat itself. Floating a mat involves leaving a small gap between the edge of the artwork and the mat, allowing the piece to appear as if it’s "floating" within the frame. This technique not only enhances the visual impact but also gives the artwork more presence, drawing attention to both the piece and its frame. By customizing the mat’s shape, size, and opening, we can further personalize the float effect, creating a unique, contemporary feel that brings out the beauty of the artwork in a fresh and exciting way.
V -Groove / Fillet
Open V- Groove
Open V-groove is a precise technique used in custom framing to create a decorative, angled groove along the surface of a mat board. This method involves cutting a "V" shape into the mat at a 45-degree angle, but unlike traditional V-grooving, the groove is not fully cut through, leaving the edges open. The open V-groove adds a sophisticated, multi-dimensional look, providing depth and a shadow effect around the artwork or photograph. It enhances the visual appeal of the mat while helping to align and secure the framed piece. This technique is typically performed using a specialized mat cutter or CNC machine for accuracy, making it ideal for high-end, custom framing projects.
V- Groove
A V-groove cut in matting is a precise, angled groove made in a mat board, typically at a 45-degree angle. This technique is commonly used in custom framing to add a professional, decorative touch to the mat. The V-groove not only enhances the visual appeal of the mat but also creates a subtle shadow effect that adds depth and dimension to the framed artwork or photograph. It helps guide the placement of the piece within the frame, offering a clean, refined look that elevates the overall presentation. This process is performed using a specialized mat cutter or CNC machine for precision and consistency.
Fillets
Fillets are decorative strips of material that are placed inside the frame, along the inner edges of the mat opening. Typically made of wood, metal, or other materials, fillets are used to create a finished, polished look around the artwork or photograph. They serve both aesthetic and functional purposes: enhancing the visual appeal by adding depth, texture, and contrast, while also providing extra support to the mat and the framed piece. Fillets can be used in various ways, including accentuating the color and style of the frame, or helping to separate multiple layers of mats. This custom framing technique adds a refined touch to the presentation, creating a more sophisticated and professional result.
V -Groove Sizing
Standard Mat openings