The Art of Decorative Matting (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Learn how to construct the beautiful decorated mats called French mats, or "line and wash" mats, in this detailed step-by-step manual by a French expert. Included are instructions for 37 different mats, including antique, classical, and unusual "fantasy" designs, for professional-quality picture framing. The unique layout of the book offers a quick and practical way to choose from the different examples. Each mat pattern is reproduced in full color and at actual size along the edge of the page: just place the book on your artwork and flip the pages to find the perfect mat. Every mat design comes with a template and complete information about measurements, the placement of lines, color washes, and gilded bands, as well as the construction of invisible spacers and elegant beveled mats, to give depth and a professional finish to the ensemble. No calculations are necessary: you have only the pleasure of cutting and decorating the mats. Whether the artwork you want to frame is antique or contemporary, you will find among the styles here just the one that is right for it, and for the interior in which it will be displayed.

Language Notes

Text: English
Original Language: French

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 100 pages
• Publisher: Green Editorial; 1st edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558215697
• ISBN-13: 978-1558215696
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,265,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sorry, didn't like it. Does not have a variety of styles., February 17, 1998

By	Dianne Miles (Myrtle Beach SC) - See all my reviews

I was highly disappointed in this book. I was expecting a more step-by-step format. I would not have purchased it had I seen it in person. Why is it listed #1 in the matting category? I hope that this is no indication of the books in that category to follow.