Matting Ideas & More
© Nancy L. Garven, Lost World Productions
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Egyptian collage picture and collage matt
16x20 " frame with glass and matt from yard sale $5.00
Matt - covered matt that came with frame with black & white photos from Egypt book about Tutankhamen purchased used from $10.00
Picture - color photos from the same Egypt book
a little silver paint on inside cut of matt
have some of the collage items of the matt hanging over into the picture area
Egyptian type items in frame
8x10" frame free - originally brassy finish - I antiqued and aged it
Backing - faux suede tan cloth remnant
Lapis Cabochon under $5.00
Ceramic beetle bead $2.00
Piece from a necklace I used to wear (entire necklace was $15.00)
Faery Print framed with collage pics
24x36" frame with glass
Print - The Magician by Brian Froud mounted on backing
Collage "matting" is images cut from used book of Good Faeries Bad Faeries by Brian Froud
The glass broke went putting the print in - instead of replacing the glass I painted the lines and added more - the faeries are trying to break into our world! Twigs, leather and bits of fur top the frame.
Lord of the Rings keepsakes - Aragorn
8x10 frame - no glass - half price sale at framing store
Matting - brown leather remnant to match the costume card
Viggo Mortensen autograph card and costume card from LOTR encased in acrylic cases
Added to the mix is the Anduril letter opener and Leaf of Lorien pin by Noble Collections - the pin is hanging off a ring so that it can be removed and worn
Lord of the Rings keepsakes - Frodo
8x10 frame - no glass - half price sale at framing store
Matting - brown velveteen remnant to match the Frodo's jacket
Elijiah Wood autograph card and costume card from LOTR encased in acrylic cases
Added to the mix is the One Ring (brass) on a chain

Original painting & sketch plus resulting gaming card
16x20 frame
Matting - custom cut to view painting with notes, sketch and card
Paint the matt for an interesting twist
   
   


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