i am trying to frame pictures but i need the hard paper like stuff to go around it, i guess it could be called matting paper. does anyone know what its called and where i can buy it?
2006-08-14 13:14:40 · 4 answers · asked by :) 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Yes, it's called mat board and art supply stores like Pearl Paint usually sell it. Online, you can buy it from pearlpaint.com or dickblick.com. To cut it precisely, you will need a mat cutter, though. You can't just cut out a beveled window with an Exacto knife. If you don't have a mat cutter or you don't have access to one, you can buy pre-cut frames. They usually come in different sizes and you should be able to find one that fits your pictures. Hope this helps!
2006-08-14 15:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by thecatphotographer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called Mat board. You can get it at most framing stores. But, you have to know how to cut it.... you may want to have the mats cut by the frame store. They know what they are doing and can do the bevel cuts and make it look much better.
2006-08-14 20:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bethany 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Art Store and buy Matt Board, in pre-cut sizes, or if you want to experiment, buy 'construction paper' and paste over a cardboard, they come in vivid colors; then paste the picture over it, you can paste different color papers one in top of the other, and then the picture.
2006-08-15 08:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by bigonegrande 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
it can upload/download your camera to your PC.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video clips.
you can make your ablum with picasa very easy.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-08-15 23:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋