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How to Mount Photo Prints

Photo prints are mounted by attaching them to a photo mat. The mat and photo are then put into a frame. Mounting is a great way to showcase a photo. Photo mats usually come in white or black. It is best to use a color that deeply contrasts the photo. Photo mounting requires tape to secure the photo to the mat, so acid-free tape should be used in order to preserve the photo

Things You'll Need

Photo
Photo mat
Acid-free tape
Picture frame
Clear protective sheet

Instructions

- 1
  Place a photo on a table, facing up.
- 2
  Move the photo to the edge of the table so the top couple of inches hang off.
- 3
  Place the mat on top of the photo.
- 4
  Make sure the photo is centered and fills all of the clear space within the mat.
- 5
  Tear off a couple of pieces of acid free tape.
- 6
  Take the tape and put it on the bottom of the part of the photo that is hanging off the table.
- 7
  The tape should go over the photo and the mat, so they are secure together.
- 8
  Carefully turn the photo and mat over and attach two more pieces of acid-free tape to the bottom of the photo.
- 9
  Place the mat and photo on top of the cardboard backing.
- 10
  Place the clear, protective sheet on top of the photo.
- 11
  Slide everything into your frame.

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