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Post by sylvia0rtiz on Jul 29, 2009 11:31:20 GMT -8
So im shopping online for a matt cutter and was looking into some logan mat cutters specifically
the 300s model and the 750 model....
so i m proposing a few questions to you all
because im tooootally clueless about this subject matter
1- any prefered mat cutters you suggest or andy critiques on the logan models i mentioned?
2- do you prefer plain mats (black/white) or color?
thanks everyone your input is greatly valued
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Post by thecreep on Jul 29, 2009 12:01:35 GMT -8
The 750 is what I have used the most. Its pretty much the best selling on at stores like Blick and what not. Never had any problems, and it seemed to handle the abuse the students were giving it.
As far as mats go, I like white or antique white, no texture. Some pieces look good with black mats, but again no texture with them. Thats just my preference though, I know its most likely boring.
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Post by svenman on Jul 29, 2009 12:13:18 GMT -8
i used to use a lot of mats for prints etc. sometimes using double boards with a colour to pick out one in the image.
i always used an antique white or black for the main board.
after a while i went off this way of doing it and started using float mounting on an antique white mat backing board, with a 10 cm gap around the image, then a overlayed antique white bevelled edge mat.
then i went off that, and now just like to float the image with an antique white mat behind and a spacer to keep the image from the glass.
no doubt i'll go off that sometime soon, but in terms of colour i've always favoured something really neutral that doesn't draw the eye more than the image itself. my opinion though of course.
i've never cut my own mats, so can't offer anything there...
make sure you use acid free etc.... it suprises me how often framers don't use acid free unless you specifically ask.
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Post by muschelschubser on Jul 30, 2009 10:05:55 GMT -8
wow, you're framing techniques really sound interesting svenman.
would you mind to share some exemplifying pics? that would be awesome!
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Post by sylvia0rtiz on Aug 4, 2009 22:17:05 GMT -8
yeahhhh!!!
i second that notion!
thecreep: thanks now i know what to hunt for ;0)
the creep and svenman: yeah i feel the same way about the mats being neutral or black
so far ive been using black, greys and neutral off whites
i absolutely adore the floating idea i never really thought of that
as for the framers...i had an incident where the morons at the shop used medical tape instead of acid free linen tape
by the time i figured this out the frame shop went out of business do to "poor handling" of work and fraud....go figure
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Post by cgriffin on Aug 5, 2009 7:52:11 GMT -8
I used to cut my own mats, but unless you can do it well, you're better off letting the pros have at it. (I cut my toes as often as I cut the matboard. Don't ask.) And I echo the merits of neutral-colored mats. You always want the art to be the star, not the framing. Though certainly, there's a trend towards solid-colored yet ornate frames. Love 'em, as a rule. They add texture and richness w/o stealing the show.
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