Matting Notes

Goals:
1. Fram is 1.5 inches on all 4 sides
2. Appropriate window size
3. Frame is cut neatly
4. Frame is "square" with 90 degree angles

Steps for Making the Mat:
1. Measure INSIDE your print, so that your ruler starts measuring the INSIDE of your photo about 1/8" on each side.

                                    OR Measure your print and subtract 1/4"

2. Figure out how bit the frame is by adding 3 inches to the size of the window.

           EX: 5 3/4" + 3" = 8 3/4"

3. Start at the edge of black railroad board and measure the frame size. Use pencil to make at least 3 marks as guide lines. Connect the marks to make a line.

4. On each of the 4 edges, measure in 1.5" and draw a guideline.

5. Use the paper cutter to cut the outside of your frame.