Hinge Tape Matting

Now tear off another piece of tape and make a t hinge with the hinge that is already on the back of the artwork.

Hinge tape matting.

Enter your search terms. Learn hinging techniques used by professionals when matting fine art. In it i have used a black window mat the top board in the photo above and a matching black backing board the bottom board in the same photo as it makes the tape hinge in the center more visible then would be the case had i used a white tape on white mat boards. When performed using tapes designed for the purpose hinge mounting is considered a sound archival method and can be used with one of a kind artwork such as original art on paper or limited edition prints.

To review always make sure that you have the top window mat oriented correctly which is 1. The cross of the t is attached to the back board. Upside down and 2. The stem of the t is adhered to the reverse of the object being mounted.

Proper hinging tapes are acid free and have the. How to do it right in the photo above we ve used a black window mat the top board and a matching black museum board backing the bottom board as it makes the mat s window at the top and the tape hinge in the center more visible. To ensure the bond you can use a burnishing bone. Linen is ideal because it is.

The t hinge allows you to tape on the backside of your art with vertical strips then use a horizontal strip across the hinges lay your mat window over the image and ensure it is still centered adjust until perfect. When mounting your art or photography it is important to use the right tape as so many have acid that could harm your artwork. Home conservation matting hinging project. Lineco l5331015 l533 1015 self adhesive linen tape 1 25inx35ft multicolor.

Do not use archival tape for folded hinges. Tab hinges often use two pieces of japanese paper to form a t. Gummed paper tape holds the strips in place. This cross piece may be either japanese paper or a commercial archival tape.

If you choose to hinge your own mats please refer to the photo above. Four folded strips made of thin high quality paper secure the artwork onto the back mat. Arts and crafts tapes. Use whichever tape you have and attach the top edge of the image to your backing board using a t hinge.