A tip for frameless prints. Print it with a small white border, cut the foam board oversized. Then trim the print and the foam board at the same time, after you have stuck the print to the board.

@amalieemmynoether992

Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@juanQuedo

Жыл бұрын

Glad to see someone doing it the right way 😆

@garyverstick1620

Жыл бұрын

Was going to say the same. One add-on - use an xacto knife to trim. Its essentially a scalpel, so be careful.

@HarneyPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Best way to make sure its a perfect edge.

@_thomaslemke_

Жыл бұрын

I would do it the same. Print the picture with bleed and cutting marks. Trim it. Cut it. BAM!

Don't usually comment on videos like this, but this is one of my favourite videos from you in a while (not to say recent content has been lacking, but this is certainly unique and interesting)

@nomadcompany

Жыл бұрын

agreed

@SteveP_2426

Жыл бұрын

Agree too

Great video. It took me back to my days of working in a frame shop framing art way back in 1994/1995. It was perhaps one of the most fun and interesting jobs I had, as every piece that walked through the door was a different challenge. We would typically dry mount the image to a backing board (if the process didn't ever have to be reversed), and then put a mat over it. Two suggestions: 1. At 9:40 in the video, you taped down all four sides of the image to the back of the mat. When you do that, you aren't allowing the print to expand or contract with changes in temperature and humidity, and it can buckle showing slight waves in the paper. It's best to simply tape the image down only at the top and let it hang freely within the mat's window, that way it can expand and contract without buckling. 2. I know these were inexpensive projects and it's not readily apparent to me, but you may want to use archival mounting tape to mount the print to the mat. The adhesive on non-archival tape could damage the print over time.

@MurrayLivingston

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Noticed the same things when I was watching; I would also suggest people take these steps. Also printing the images with a generous white border (he had heaps of space left on that a3 sheet) helps with keeping the prints flat in the mounts, as well as not having to crop in to the image. You then also have the option to leave a white border around the image before the mount. I didn't include any of this in my original comment because as you say its more of a fun inexpensive project, but no harm in doing things to the best quality whenever possible.

@kathyjurgens7153

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These are very helpful suggestions to those of us who might like to try this with our own prints. thank you : )

@PMcDonnell

Жыл бұрын

For anyone not yet confident with their mount/matt cutting I'd suggest they make the print first then cut the matt overlay to fit.

@MrMonikerjay

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Right. I learned when doing my own show and printing, mounting and framing them all myself because one, I wanted to learn, and two, I wanted to make it as "handmade" and authentic as possible. I would make a hinge at the top of the matting then apply tape to the underside of the print and fasten with a piece across those pieces forming a "T" shape. Then closing the mat over the print and fastening the corners with adhesive tape gun. All kinds of ways to do it but this one looked best to me.

The micro print is obscenely cute! Thanks for reminding us that it's not all about going big to make a statement piece. Great video.

@havocproltd

Жыл бұрын

Right!?! Now I know what to do with all of the mat board scraps!

Great to see you teaching, again, Tom (as opposed to travelling / camping / feeding). Teaching is what brought me to your channel some years ago and I think it is when you are at your best. I love it when you are out in the field explaining how to photograph or at your desk, showing post-production. This is slightly different and great. Thanks.

Mr Heaton, I want to thank you. You know, for years I struggled learning to drive. My instructors had no passion, then I met Rob. Like you, he was calm, clear and concise in his teaching. You remind me of him in so many ways. I've been a photographer for years and always wanted to make a living from it. I had zero comfidence. You're the first person I've found who exudes passion, which can't be trained. I'm on fire after watching this video. I'm actually excited again and my own passion has been ignited. Sincerely, thank you! Subscribed to you! 🙏

The Bob Ross of photography. Every bit whispers the love for the craft. And, in doing so, the joy of being alive.

Your point about printing photographs is well made. I’ve been printing and displaying my astrophotography for a while now. I saw a video of yours going back a few years and you opined then on the value of putting our work on a wall. Great message. Enjoyed the arts and crafts time with Tom. Thanks Sir.

Tom, your enthusiasm in this video is priceless!

That was a pleasure to watch Thomas and it was fantastic to see another additional side to your craftsmanship

This was dope! Lots of creative ideas flowing. Thanks Thomas, you're the best.

great push towards printing and enjoying our own work Thomas! And the whole video made me instantly smile because of your enthusiasm!

You just seem to be very relaxed and enjoying yourself. It's enjoyable to be taken along for the fun.

Absolutely fantastic ideas!!! Thanks Thomas!!!!

Thomas, Great suggestions! I know I get caught up in the frenzy of looking for one great image to print big which is expensive and more importantly, i never seem to find…. Years ago, when I first got started in photography, i did exactly what you spoke about today and your reminder as to how much fun it is to be that creative on a budget brought back lots of memories and has re-inspired me to start down this path once again! Thanks and as always, keep snapping!

That was excellent really enjoyable it’s good to see your skill set.

Good tip about asking framers for offcuts. I had a crossstitch sampler to stretch and frame and was given 2 acid-free mounting board pieces, cut roughly to size, for a donation to their charity box! For fellow UK-ers, for that project I got a black box frame from ASDA. About £3 for a 10x8 inch approx picture. Thanks for the timely video, Thomas! Laura

Thomas, I was born in Northwitch, Cheshire and have an Uncle who lives in the lake district. I now live in Tennessee, and I love watching your channel because, not only am I inspired for my own photography, but hearing your accent transforms me home. Thank you for all you do!

I could watch this all day!

Hello Thomas, I enjoyed this video very much! A couple of years ago I invested in a printer and mat cutting tools. It adds so much more to the process! Nice to see a video showing this. I'd like to see more of this every now and then.

Brilliant ideas!! Thank you for this.

Great video! Thank you for sharing these ideas.

Brilliant! Thanks so much for the idea!!

very cool. Thank you Thomas

We’ll Done Thomas, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, a lovely twist on the Heaton format. What I also like is how it’s provoked so much input from your subscribers and viewers, it’s really engaged a lot of people from whom there is also some great advice on this aspect of photography which, let’s face it, we all to often forsake which is such a waste of terabytes, and some…, of images globally. Thank you Thomas and all. 👏

Great ideas, especially love the floating frame

I was only thinking the other day that I don't have enough of my work on my walls and then...BAM!! your vid comes along. Inspirational to say the least I have just purchased all the cutting kit and will be off to the shops today. Thank you once again !!!

What a brilliant video, I have learnt so much. Thank you for taking the time to show me how to do them.

Hi Thomas. I might not be saying your grandfather, but certainly a father. I have been following in silence for years all the videos that I love very much. Also I am a photographer, and also a dreamer painter. I have always framed, made the passepartout, and the frames by myself . Start with a Logan. You are a great artist, now you make fine art prints. I recommend acid free passepartout, as well as the supports where you paste the photos. All acid free. Since I really follow you all the time, in my small way I took the liberty of giving advice.Don't take offense.A warm greeting from a small island in Italy.Capri.

Brilliant, simply putting the fun back into photography, thank you Thomas we need more of this and less of the latest gear channels that are getting out of hand, love your vids always

@havocproltd

Жыл бұрын

The fun!! darn tootin'! first I was just getting a kick out of giving friends prints! Then it was matting and framing. My son said NO MORE 17 x 22 prints of my granddaughter! Now, with retirement looming momma and i are thinking of loading up the RV and trying our hand at the farts and craps circuit!

Awesome!

Nice to see the younger generation cutting matts by hand. It’s an important skill set to mat and frame your work. Many of us older artists were doing this back in the 1970s. Cutting mats with and exacto knife and metal ruler was a fun part of printing silver gelatin prints in the darkroom and completing a finished piece of artwork!

One of my favorites, thank you!

Wasn’t expecting this and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Excellent, Tom, thanks for the tips.

amazing works of art.

Brilliant Thomas always coming up with fresh new ideas that's what makes your vids interesting.

That was fun! Great ideas.

Lovely ideas, thanks!

One of your best. I just sat here grinning the whole time. Thanks .

What a unique video. Awesome and really enjoyed it!

What a great video! I've done some pics on foam board but you've given me some new ideas to experiment with. I love the floating print int the box frame. Will definitely try that one. Thank you, Thomas. 👍👍👍😎

Brilliant!

Thank you Tom, another great idea !

Fantastic video, thanks. Such good ideas that I can't wait to try at home.

love it, thanks

Brilliant video Tom! Inspires me to get framing. Turns a good photo into art for gifts or selling. Love it!

Brilliant suggestions, Tom

Beautifully done

That was some fantastic content! I especially like the last two, super professional looking on a budget. Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed that video. I always try to finish my best photography with a print and those were really creative ideas for something new!

Great tutorial. Addresses one of the hardest issues for me, moving the image from the computer to the print without compromising the image. Thanks.

Best video you've ever done, Just brilliant.

Great video! Thanks. Love the one on the small easel.

Excellent

It's mounting in the US also. Mount board (the board(s) you mount the photo to - Matboard - the boards with the holes cut in them so you can see the image. I used to do all dry mount (a holdover from my darkroom days) - Then I switched to hinged & matted. Then I switched to frameless mounted on Di-Bond and laminated (most of these are 2x4 - 2x5 feet). The nice thing about DiBond is it's very thin, stiff, and absolutely smooth. The downside is finding a place that can trim it with smooth edges. And you really want to laminate the image for UV & dust protection - so it gets pretty expensive. Then I changed to floating in a frame (the largest was a 20x28 inch image). Where I finally landed was - floating is great for small stuff (say up to 16x20) - when you hit sizes measured in feet, frameless has some real advantages - but it's definitely a different, more "modern" look. In my floating images, I always left at least 1/2 inch free around the edges of the mounting board. Sometimes you get a tiny bit of wave to the paper- which I kind of like.

You are inspiring. Thanks!

I really liked this video, I’ve been thinking more lately about what to do with the photos I’ve taken and it was helpful and interesting. Also, “you want to place the hamster down to keep it there” is the best instruction I’ve ever heard in a video 😂

Thank you! I like this idea print them up in different sizes, mount and price them. Once again thank you.

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

Genius ways to display 👌

Super tutorial..especially the bit about cutting the bevel on the matt. Very informative video..thank you. David.

Brilliant video and out of the ordinary !

Hi there Thomas, I have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable videos you have uploaded to date! I love your videos! I'm an Artist and I paint Landscapes, Pet and People Portraits as well. Your videos have helped me so much with my work. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and gift with us. Your ideas in this video are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! God Bless you my friend!

I'm going to try this, thank you.

thank you, these are great ideas.

Brilliant.

What a great idea and how to make it all work and sell. Well done Thomas.

Brilliant!👍👏👏👏👏👏

I made 12 individual mini easels, one for each table at our wedding evening do by printing onto canvas inkjet paper and gluing them on thin foam board. Each pic was from a different place from our travels and the guests loved them. 😀

got me so inspired to start doing this myself

Makes perfect sense.

Great job , even more inspiration 👏😀👍🍾

Thank you. TNice tutorials is really helpful. Much respect

Awesome, Great Ideas!! Tom

I really enjoyed that. Very inspiring.

Some great ideas here - thanks a lot!

Excellent, I really like the floating photo in the box frame.📷👍🏼

Great video Tom👍🏻This is really helpful and some great ideas 👏🏻 more like this please 🙏

Thanks for doing this video - very helpful. I also agree that MPB is the Go-To place for trading gear. Their customer service is second to none.

Fantastic video and great tips!! Thanks Tom!

This has really inspired me! Thanks Thomas

Great ideas, and great results!

Great idea Thomas!

This is really cool 😎. I am glad you turned your photography into art 🎨 😀.

Great video! I REALLY like the floating mount! You have inspired me again.

Top video, such good ideas, thanks Tom

This is a joyous video, thank you!

Fantastic

Excellent Thomas , I like the small one on the easel and the emboss one .

Just bought soft soft! So excited to get started!!

Really enjoyed this change of pace segment. Especially love the charming little thumbnail on the easel. Love the idea of creating these as holiday gifts. I've a few suitable thumbnail type photos in my own files. If I can't find ready-made easels, I'll bet I can make some with popsicle sticks. : )

These were all awesome, deffo going to give these a try. Thanks buddy!

Great fun video Thomas.

I finally picked up a printer a few months back and I've been thinking about mounting and framing. So thanks for this.

I really enjoyed this, amusing and informative.

stunning presentation; great work

Wonderful video - I really appreciated the ideas! Thank you!

From chastened experience, it's wiser to use a steel craft ruler with a grip for ordinary (not mat window) line cutting. The mat ruler is only aluminium and is easily damaged by a knife. Also, you neglected to highlight the no. 1 gotcha with the mat cutter: make sure the bevelled edge will face the right way (i.e. ensure the ruler is the right side of your line)! I think we've all carefully measured and trimmed a mount, only to then cut the window out back to front. Some of us (ahem) may even have done this more than once.

@openroadfootprint7226

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or done it, and found one or two of the cuts was the wrong way ;) hahaha i remember my first one and i kept moving the mat to have the closest side to the cut, not realising i was therefore creating the bevel differently! :D actually took me a couple to realise I never kept it to the right each time!

@havocproltd

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that's why I just went ahead and bought the whole mat cutting "thing". Just safer for me. The bigger stuff obviously needs different tools....

Loved this Thomas.