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Order A Custom Photo Mount From Documounts

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Buying a custom cut photo mount is easy when you shop online at Documounts.  On our website, you can order a custom photo mount that suits your specific requirements, as well as purchase all of the other supplies that you will need for mounting, framing, displaying, and selling your artwork or photography.

When you need a custom photo mount in a non-standard size or dimension, you can easily order it from Documents.  You will save when you buy your custom photo mount in bulk – the more you buy, the more you save!  This is an ideal solution for artists and photographers who sell their work at art festivals and need a large quantity of photo mounts.

Since Documounts can create a custom photo mount cut specifically for your needs, we can create much more than just a photo mount with a single square or rectangular opening.  Documounts can also cut a photo mount with multiple openings for a creative way to display your photos.  We can also create photo mount windows in the shapes of circles, ovals and arches. In addition to custom cut photo mounts, we also offer photo mounts in standard sizes.  Our Pre-Cut Mats and Market-Ready Mat Kits are excellent choices for artists and photographers who need to buy photo mounts in a standard size at an affordable cost.  Buying photo mounts in bulk allows you to efficiently prepare to sell lots of work at your next art show.

In addition to your photo mount, you can also purchase mount board, archival adhesives, and clear bags from Documounts so that your artwork and photos are ready to sell.  If you want to frame your photos, we also offer a wide selection of quality frames and framing supplies.  Whatever your mounting and framing needs, Documounts is your one-stop shop to help you get ready for a sell-out art show!

Learn How to Mat & Frame Your Artwork

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Do you need to mat & frame your artwork?  You can find all the supplies that you will need to mount, mat, frame and hang your artwork at Documounts.  When you need to buy more than one mat & frame, you will receive deeper discounts the more you buy.  This is great news for artists that are expecting volume sales at art festivals, and equally excellent news for galleries that display and sell a lot of artwork on a regular basis.

If you are displaying artwork in standard sizes, then you can purchase a pre-cut mat & frame that is already assembled.  This makes displaying and hanging your artwork very easy.  All you need to do is place your artwork into the mat & frame, nail in the sawtooth hanger that comes with the readymade frame, and then hang the art on the wall.  If you prefer to hang your mat & frame with wire, you can also purchase strap hangers or O-ring hangers from Documounts.

If your artwork doesn’t fit into the standard sized mat & frame, you can order a custom cut mat & frame sized exactly to your specifications.  Documounts specializes in creating custom cut mats in any size that you need.  This gives you the ability to create the exact mat & frame that you need to display your artwork.

When you install your artwork inside your mat & frame, you will need a few more supplies in addition to the mat & frame:

  • Mount board
  • Glazing
  • Archival tape
  • Picture Hanging Wire

If you are assembling your own custom cut mat & frame, you will need other supplies as well, such as glue, thumbnail pegs or screws, and various other items that you can find in our “supplies” section.

Buying a mat & frame for your artwork is the final step in creating the right presentation for your art.  The mat & frame that you choose for your artwork will highlight and enhance the piece.  Artwork simply isn’t complete until it is presented inside a mat & frame!

Learn About Crescent Mat Board

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Crescent mat board is a high-quality choice for presenting your fine art and photography.  When you sell your artwork at art fairs, you can expect a lot more sales when you offer prints and originals that are already matted on Crescent mat board.  Why?  Because artwork that is already mounted and matted with Crescent mat board is more appealing and saleable to art collectors, since all they need to purchase is a frame.

At Documounts, you can buy Crescent mat board in bulk, which means the more you buy, the more you save.  Buying Crescent mat board in large quantities is an excellent choice when you are expecting volume sales. Whether it’s your first art festival or you’re a seasoned art fair veteran, you will always have a better chance of selling more art when you’ve got plenty of matted artwork on hand to sell.

There are two types of Crescent mat board for sale at Documounts that reflect two different levels of quality: Ragmat Crescent mat board and Papermat Crescent mat board.  The type of Crescent mat board that is best for you will depend upon the type of artwork that you will present for sale to the public.

Crescent Ragmats are the perfect Crescent mat board for one of a kind artworks and limited edition prints, because the cotton rag is naturally acid-free.  Crescent Papermats, on the other hand, are the ideal Crescent mat board for photographs and open edition prints. Crescent Papermats are pH neutral but not acid-free.  The Papermat Crescent mat board is an attractive and economical option for artwork that you can sell in bulk numbers.

Documounts offers Market-Ready Kits that include pre-cut mat board in standard sizes, along with foam board and clear bags.  If you need custom cut Crescent mat board, you can also order clear bags and mounting board along with the custom cut Crescent mat board. This quickly and easily gets you ready for your upcoming art shows.

Alphamats Provide Archival Quality Mat Options

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

When framing original works of art, limited editions, photographs or antique documents, you simply cannot make a better photo mat selection than Alphamats by Bainbridge.  Alphamats are the leading choice for artists who want to give their artwork the added touch of a mat, without the fear of damage to their work.  All Alphamats are archival quality, and are fade and bleed resistant.

Documounts carries a large selection of Alphamats for you to choose from.  Our Alphamats selection includes:

  • 4 Ply Alphamats with a White Core. These top quality Alphamats come with over 150 color options to choose from.  Alphamats are archival quality and have been treated to completely remove any acids that may harm your artwork.  With a gallery-quality look, Alphamats will show your artwork at the highest possible level.  The 4 ply Alphamats are best for limited edition prints and photos, and are also ideal for one of a kind artwork.
  • 4 Ply Alphamats with a Black Core. Offered with all of the same benefits of the white core 4 Ply Alphamats, the black core draws special attention to your work. The Alphamats’ black core brings definition to black and white images and helps color images to pop.
  • Top Mat Alphamats. These 6 Ply mats are 1 ½ times the thickness of a standard mat offering a thicker bevel to showcase your artwork.   Most often used for limited edition prints, one of a kind pieces and photography, Top Mat Alphamats are archival quality.  Top Mat Alphamats come in a variety of colors, and with white and black core options.

We also offer an Alphamats Sample Pack.  This collection of whites, off-whites and blacks come in 4×6 sized pieces. There are a total of 25 sample boards in this packet.  If you prefer to have a complete color collection at your disposal, you can opt for the 12”x12” mat corners.  This selection of Alphamats samples are just like the ones you would see in a professional framing shop.

Click here to purchase the Alphamats that best compliment your art work.

How to Choose the Art Mat that is Best for Your Artwork

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

When it comes time to choose the art mat that best complements your work, the selection can be overwhelming.  Choosing the best art mat for your project can be a challenge; especially since the type of art mat you choose may vary based on how you intend to display your work.  For those who plan on selling their art at fairs or festivals, a simple white mat may suffice.  Others who plan on showcasing their work at galleries or in studios may desire an art mat that is thicker or one with color.

So how do you know which art mat to choose?  Use these 5 tips to choose the best art mat for your work.

Tip # 1 – Know when to choose archival quality art mat.

For artist framing limited edition pieces and one of a kind artwork, choosing an art mat that is of archival quality is essential.  An archival quality art mat has been treated so that all of the acids are removed from the paper.  Archival quality mats will protect and preserve your art for years to come.

Tip # 2 – Choose a high end art mat for a gallery quality look.

If a gallery quality look is important to you, consider a higher end art mat such as the Bainbridge Alphamat, Alpharag or Top Mat Alphamat.  All of these matting options provide a high end look and feel for your artwork.  Click here to view our gallery quality art mat options.

Tip # 3 – Consider the thickness of the art mat.

Top quality art mat comes in several thicknesses.  Bainbridge offers art mat in 4, 6 and 8 Ply thicknesses.  The Alpharag archival quality art mat comes in both the 4 and 8 Ply thicknesses.  The 8 Ply Alpharag is 1/8” thick; twice the thickness of a standard mat.  An 8 Ply art mat will provide a bolder more sculpted bevel.

The Bainbridge Top Mat Alphamat is 6 Ply, or one and half times the thickness of a standard mat.  This type of art mat is of archival quality and enhances the look of your art.  Click here to view these types of art mat.

Tip # 4 – Know what color art mat you want.

Sometimes the hardest part of choosing an art mat is choosing the color.  Depending on the type of art mat you choose, you may have as many as 150 color options.  From bright and bold colors, to shades of white, your color options are nearly endless.  Having an idea of what color you want will make the selection process easier.

Tip # 5 – If you are matting large quantities of art, consider our bulk options.

At Documounts, we offer pre-cut art mat kits.  Our pre-cut kits options include same sized art mat in quantities of 25 and kits that include the art mat, backing board and clear bags in quantities of 25 or 50.  Click here to view our pre-cut kits.

Top Quality Frames Supplies Come from Documounts

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Every artist needs frames supplies at some point.  When you need frames supplies, the only place to turn is Documounts.com.  We are the leading frames supplies outlet for artists throughout the United States.  Our wide variety of top quality frames supplies is sure to include everything you need to frame and showcase your artwork.

At Documounts, you will find a wide variety of custom and stock frames supplies to meet your needs.  Our selection of frames supplies includes both custom and premade frames.  At Documounts, you can choose between metal and wood custom cut frames in a variety of finish colors and profiles.  We also offer a wide variety of readymade frames.

Mat boards are one of our most popular categories of frames supplies.  You can choose from archival, standard or economy mat boards.  Additional options include:

  • Full sheet, pre-cut or custom cut sizes
  • Black, cream or whitecore mat board
  • Single, double or triple layer mat boards
  • A multitude of color and custom options including V-Groove, weighted windows and more

At Documounts, we understand that the mat and frame are just the beginning of your frames supplies needs. Choose frames supplies for mounting including tape, mounting corners and adhesive spray.  Touch up markers, point drivers, push points, spacers, bumpers and hanging materials are all on our list of frames supplies available each and every day.

When it comes to the complete package of frames supplies, you simply cannot beat Documounts.  No matter what your frames supplies needs are, we are certain to have the top quality items you desire.  With a wide variety of frames supplies, and a wealth of online reference material, Documounts.com is sure to be the go to location for all of your frames supplies needs.

Click here to start shopping for your frames supplies.

Documounts Offers Several Options for 11×14 Mat Boards

Monday, October 19th, 2009

When selecting the 11×14 mat board that will be used with your artwork, there are many options to consider.  Documounts offers the ability to select from a variety of pre-cut and custom-made 11×14 mat boards to suit your needs.  Whether you choose from the pre-cut selection, or design a custom 11×14 mat, you can be confident in the quality of the 11×14 mat you purchase.  Documounts never skimps on quality; providing artists with the best 11×14 mat available is always our number one goal.

Included in our selection of pre-cut 11×14 mat boards are our Showcase Mat Kits. These kits include both weighted and centered windows.  Each of the pre-cut 11×14 mat options comes in packages of 50 with 1/8” standard foam board and Clear Bags for protection of your artwork.  These pre-cut 11×14 mat boards are cut from Arctic White Crescent mat board.  This high quality mat board is pH neutral.

Artists, who wish to add impact to the display of their artwork, may opt for an 11×14 mat with a weighted window.  When you select a pre-cut 11×14 mat with a weight window, the window is moved up so that the bottom of the mat is taller or heavier.  The additional inch of height at the bottom of the mat adds drama to the work you are framing.  With Documounts pre-cut weighted 11×14 mat, the borders at the top and sides are 3¼”, while the bottom is 4¼”.  Weighted 11×14 mat boards are a popular option for many artists.

Click here to view our selection of both standard and weighted pre-cut 11×14 mat boards.

Artists, who prefer a double or triple 11×14 mat or a mat with color, can design custom mat boards to meet their specific needs.  When designing your custom 11×14 mat, you will have many options to choose from including:

  • Archival, standard or economy quality mat board
  • Single, double or triple mats
  • A wide range of color options
  • V-Grove, Weight Windows and Reverse Bevel options

Designing your custom 11×14 mat has never been easier with our easy to use ordering system. Click here to begin designing your custom 11×14 mat.

We also carry 11×14 pre-cut mats with as 7.5 x 9.5 opening. These are for an 8×10 images. You can find these in single packs of 25 or in Market Ready Mats Kits, which include foam and bags.

Bainbridge Papermat Offers Artists Options and Quality

Monday, October 19th, 2009

When it comes to selecting a mat for your artwork, artists rely on high quality Bainbridge Papermat to meet their needs.  Documounts is proud to partner with Bainbridge to bring these high quality mats to the artistic community.  Bainbridge Papermat is highly sought after and is suitable for a variety of framing needs.

When you choose Bainbridge Papermat for your artwork, you are choosing a product known for its superior quality and performance.  Bainbridge Papermat allows artists complete creative freedom by offering a selection of 120 color options to choose from.  The color consistency provided by Papermat gives artists the reassurance they need when framing large quantities of art work for sale or distribution.  Bainbridge Papermat is also known for its clean bevels and smooth cuts.

Bainbridge Papermat is pH balanced.  This means that the mat has been treated to help prevent damage to your artwork.  However, it is important to note that Bainbridge Papermat is not archival quality.  After several years, you may see acid stains where the Bainbridge Papermat touches the art.  Bainbridge Papermat is ideal for less expensive, non-museum quality framing projects.  The combination of color options and pH neutral materials makes Bainbridge Papermat an extremely popular option for artists.

When ordering Bainbridge Papermat from Documounts, there are many available options for customizing the look of your mat.  In addition to selecting from the large range of colors, artists have many other design options to consider.  You can choose to order Papermat with either an off white or black core.  Other Bainbridge Papermat options include up to three layers of mats, reverse bevels, V-Groove, weighted windows and custom dimensions.  Simply follow the step by step instructions, and create the Bainbridge Papermat that will best showcase your artwork.

For a truly professional look, Bainbridge Papermat cannot be beat.  Click here to begin designing your custom Bainbridge Papermat.

From Custom to Pre-Cut Picture Mats, Documounts Leads in Quality and Selection

Friday, October 16th, 2009

For both aspiring and established artists, finding the best supplies to showcase their work is a top priority.  At Documounts, we are the leading supplier of picture mats, mounting boards, frames and other display supplies for artists.  The selection and quality of our picture mats is unrivaled.  Let Documounts show you how our picture mats can complement your work.

When selecting picture mats for your work, you will be choosing between pre-cut and custom options.  Our pre-cut picture mats come in a variety of sizes and styles to accommodate your needs.  Our first selection of pre-cut mats offers options including 8×10 mats with 4.5×6.5 openings, 11×14 picture mats with 7.5×9.5 openings or 16×20 picture mats with 10.5×13.5 openings.  This selection of pre-cut picture mats is available in single or double mat options.  Choose from white mats with a bright white core or black mats with a bright white core.  If you choose pre-cut double picture mats, the set back is ¼”.

Documounts also offers a selection of pre-cut mat kits.  Choose from our Digital Fit Mat Kits, Market Ready Mat Kits or Showcase Mat Kits.  The Digital Fit Mat Kits are designed to meet the needs of the digital printer.  Sizes include 12×16 picture mats, with either an 8×12 or 8.5×11 opening, and an 18×24 mat with 13×19 opening.  These kits come in quantities of 25 with Arctic White picture mats, 1/8” foam board backing and traditional clear bags.

The Market Ready Mat Kits offer a wide selection of options to choose from.  Available sizes include 8×10, 11×14 and 16×20.  Choose from single or double picture mats in white or black.  The Market Ready Mat Kits are available in quantities of 25 and included the picture mats, 1/8” foam core and Clear as Crystal bags.

The Showcase Mat Kits offer artists a wider mat to better showcase their work.  Available with weighted or center windows, these 11×14 Arctic White picture mats have a 5×7 window.  This kit includes 50 picture mats, 1/8” foam board and Clear Bags.

If you prefer custom picture mats, Documounts offers the ability to choose from a variety of options to create the perfect picture mats for your art work.  Start designing your custom picture mats by choosing from Archival, Standard or Economy mats.  Choose the type of picture mats you desire, the number of layers and the color or colors that best complement your work.  Set your dimensions and choose from the many options available, including reverse bevel, V-Groove and weight windows.  Set your quantity and select “Get Price” to receive your custom price quote.

Whether you choose custom or pre-cut picture mats, Documounts will provide you with top quality picture mats to showcase your art work.  Rely on our experience and expertise to surround your art with the best picture mats available.

Click here to begin selecting your pre-cut picture mats.

Click here too begin designing your custom picture mats.