I have been cutting mats and framing prints. In an effort to bring my carefree creative spirit into finishing and presenting my prints, I had box frames made and mounted several prints on the boxes. I tried for weeks to convince myself that the boxes were going to work, but they did not. They did not complement the prints. So I took them off the boxes and started cutting mats and framing them the traditional way. Luckily I used studio tac to adhere them to the boxes so the prints came off easily. I will have to find a new use for the boxes. I am using Crescent ragmat and it seems to dull my blades after cutting just one mat. I have checked my guide and adjusted the blade several times.
I will look forward to seeing how the framing turned out. Its never as much fun as making art, but it is the finishing flourish!
Linda, I admire your honest appraisal of your project and willingness to let go of an idea which didn’t live up to its promise. Looking forward to seeing your framing completed.
Thanks I am almost ready to share.