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Learn About Bainbridge Alpharag 8 Ply Mats

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

8 ply mats showcase your artwork with sophistication and style.  8 ply mats are 1/8th of an inch thick, which is twice the thickness of standard 4 ply mats.  The deeper bevel of the 8 ply mats creates a stunning presentation that elegantly draws attention to your artwork.

Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats are appealing not just because they are attractive, but also because they are archival.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats are the museum-quality option when you want your artwork to be appreciated for generations to come.  These 8 ply mats are made from 100% cotton rag, so they are naturally acid and lignin free.  They don’t need any special chemical treatment to become acid free (like paper mats do), so they will never become acidic.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats will protect your artwork against chemical deterioration such as yellowing or staining.  Bainbridge Alpharag 8 ply mats therefore aid in prolonging the life of your artwork.

Alpharag 8 ply mats are available in a variety of whites, off-whites, and blacks.  These mats are solid core, which means that the color of the bevel is the same color as the front of the mat board.

The best thing about buying Alpharag 8 ply mats from Documounts is that you will receive a bulk discount when you order just 4 or more of the same custom cut 8 ply mats.  The discount gets even deeper at each of the following amounts: 4, 8, 16, 48, 250, 1000 and 5000.  Here’s an example: if you buy just one 8×10 Alpharag 8 ply mat, it will cost $12.69.  If you buy eight 8×10 Alpharag 8 ply mats, they cost nearly half that price, at only $6.60 apiece.  If you buy 250 of them, they will only cost $3.48 each!  This is a tremendous savings for artists, photographers and galleries that need to buy a large quantity of 8 ply mats.

If you need archival matting and mounting supplies, Documounts sells those, too!

When Should You Choose an 8 Ply Mat?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

An 8 ply mat is the ideal choice for artists and photographers who want to present their fine art and photography in a sophisticated style.  The thicker quality of an 8 ply mat provides the weight and appearance of the displays typically seen in museums and galleries.  The deep groove of an 8 ply mat adds a more sculptural dimension to the presentation of your artwork than the thinner 4 ply mats.

The word “ply” describes the thickness of the mat.  When you shop for a mat, you might see them listed as a 4 ply mat or an 8 ply mat.  Most mats are 4 ply.  A 4 ply mat is 1/16 inch thick, while an 8 ply mat is 1/8 inch thick – double the thickness of a 4 ply mat.  The deep bevels of an 8 ply mat showcase your most special artworks in a bold and elegant display.

Documounts offers museum-quality Alpharag Artcare Solid Core 8 ply mats to suit your most refined standards for matting and displaying your fine art and photography.  These archival 8 ply mats are the top-quality choice for exhibiting your high-end artwork and photographs.  Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mats are naturally acid-free because they are made from 100% cotton rag, making them an ideal choice for conservation framing.  Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mats are available in 13 different varieties of whites, creams and blacks.  The bevels of these solid core 8 ply mats are the same color as the front of the board.

In addition to 8 ply mats, Documounts also carries everything else you will need for matting, framing, and displaying your fine art and photography.  Whether you are preparing for an art festival or a gallery exhibit, Documounts has the supplies to help you display your artwork with sophistication and style.

The Benefits of an 8 Ply Mat Board

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

An 8 ply mat board is a sophisticated alternative to standard 4 ply mats, making 8 ply mat board the ideal choice for displaying original artwork, limited edition prints, and photography.  If you seek the highest presentation standard for your artwork in terms of quality, conservation, and aesthetics, an 8 ply mat board will help elevate the display of your artwork to a museum-quality level.

An 8 ply mat board is 1/8 inch thick, which is double the thickness of standard 4 ply mats.  This allows an 8 ply mat board to have a deeper bevel, creating a more stunning sculptural appearance to your matting.  The deep bevel of an 8 ply mat board sets off the artwork in a distinctive manner, drawing attention to the artwork in a way that 4 ply mat boards simply cannot match.

Alpharag Artcare Solid Core 8 ply mat board is the museum-quality choice for matting high-end artwork and photography.  Alpharag 8 ply mat board is made from 100% cotton rag, so it is naturally acid-free.  When you seek the highest quality in archival materials for conservation framing, Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mat board is amongst the finest quality mat board available.

Alpharag Artcare 8 ply mat board is available in a selection of 13 difference whites, creams and blacks, allowing several different options for a mat board that highlights and accentuates your artwork.  The Alpharag  8 ply mat boards are all solid core, which means that the color of the bevel is the same color as the face paper of the mat board.

If you are preparing your best work for display at an art gallery or an art festival, then 8 ply mat board is a fine choice for creating an attractive presentation.  In addition to 8 ply mat board, Documounts also offers all of the other supplies that you will need to mat, frame, and display your fine art and photography.