How I'm Turning my Photography in to Works of Art

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Today I look at matting, mounting and framing prints. I also look at frameless prints using self adhesive foam board. This 'How To' video should give you lots of ideas for home made gifts as we head towrds Christmas.
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00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Making a Small Mat/Mount
03:00 - Mat Cutting Tool
04:45 - Make a Cheap Frame Look Expensive
06:26 - Self Adhesive Foam Board
07:26 - Prepping a Frameless Print
07:58 - Dog Interlude
08:17 - Printing Images
09:39 - Perfect Small Gift
10:11 - Making a Fine Art Framed Print
12:31 - Making a Frameless Print
14:51 - Sponsored Message
16:00 - Making a Floating Framed Print
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@wpotrebkaphotography Жыл бұрын

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!

@joepayne5697 Жыл бұрын

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

@lottesimonsphotography8675 Жыл бұрын

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!

@1958zed Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sebxiou-creatbus1927 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ian6119 Жыл бұрын

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! 🙏

@davidaylsworth8964 Жыл бұрын

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.

@yashanbasnayake4338 Жыл бұрын

Tom, your enthusiasm in this video is priceless!

@corydhmiller Жыл бұрын

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

@scotty4418 Жыл бұрын

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

@victor-ferreira Жыл бұрын

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

@libork8106 Жыл бұрын

Great final tuches ... , well done

@nelehoremans2546 Жыл бұрын

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

@vincentkeith5259 Жыл бұрын

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.

@devinford2724 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant ideas!! Thank you for this.

@GirdHerd Жыл бұрын

Excellent, Tom, thanks for the tips.

@tombekistan Жыл бұрын

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

@PMCN53 Жыл бұрын

Great idea Thomas!

@rymack5715 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and great tips!! Thanks Tom!

@harrykaravias4823 Жыл бұрын

Loved this Thomas.

@SebastianPastry Жыл бұрын

Wasn’t expecting this and thoroughly enjoyed it!

@clivewoolley4492 Жыл бұрын

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

@Stone1108 Жыл бұрын

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. 👏

@zeballos5757 Жыл бұрын

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

@aikidoshi007 Жыл бұрын

Lovely ideas, thanks!

@davidthomas670 Жыл бұрын

Best video you've ever done, Just brilliant.

@andyallard5990 Жыл бұрын

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

@1SubluruRS Жыл бұрын

stunning presentation; great work

@mattorrz759 Жыл бұрын

They look brilliant 👌

@TimLucasdesign Жыл бұрын

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!

@Tom_Graham Жыл бұрын

Brilliant suggestions, Tom

@butch4111 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Thanks so much for the idea!!

@mikearmstrong7956 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Great Ideas!! Tom

@stevemeier7876 Жыл бұрын

Thomas ...looks so excited to be doing this....so funny to watch...lol

@heikoharders Жыл бұрын

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.

@jamesburke9568 Жыл бұрын

very cool. Thank you Thomas

@mattnaylor5994 Жыл бұрын

Really good stuff Thomas

@craigmaisfield3247 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant ideas mate.

@brianmckeever5280 Жыл бұрын

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

@rogerdunn5988 Жыл бұрын

Top video. Makes a change from the usual excellent fare.

@johnlocke7097 Жыл бұрын

Top video, such good ideas, thanks Tom

@HydrateOften Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing these ideas.

@BradMangas Жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video Thomas. Thanks for the great ideas. Take care fella.

@bennyw5041 Жыл бұрын

Great fun video Thomas.

@lindabarr7246 Жыл бұрын

What a unique video. Awesome and really enjoyed it!

@afromalone Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed that. Very inspiring.

@bobmay3936 4 ай бұрын

My tips: Bin the perspex/glass you get with bought frames, and either used extra thick mounts or buy anti-glare perspex/acrylic cut-to-size. For large prints/photos eg 30" x 20" stick to the mount with 3M's Spray Mount.

@musabbirchowdhury6678 Жыл бұрын

Beautifully done

@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this one Thomas, very creative, thanks for sharing.

@felicityrostron9406 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, especially love the floating frame

@toeinthewater28 Жыл бұрын

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

@stevemcguinness2646 Жыл бұрын

Great Video Tom, something completely different 👍

@hartsphotography Жыл бұрын

Great video loved the ideas more of these !

@davidskinner274 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, what a great idea, yes, I will be having a go at this

@charlenenagel7962 Жыл бұрын

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

@gerardocalderon6490 Жыл бұрын

amazing works of art.

@koenpijpersphotography Жыл бұрын

Who needs diamond earrings 🤣!! Great content Thomas, really interesting!

@philippr8600 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, thanks for sharing!

@themisfire1 Жыл бұрын

SUCH A GREAT VIDEO!

@junerobinson8169 Жыл бұрын

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

@Ugbadboy Жыл бұрын

This has really inspired me! Thanks Thomas

@GuyRaymond_GR Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video and out of the ordinary !

@torbjornwiken Жыл бұрын

Great ideas, and great results!

@danieldowns2756 Жыл бұрын

This is class Thomas 💯📸

@christianwetzel1862 Жыл бұрын

That was fun! Great ideas.

@insoleandlaces Жыл бұрын

On form with this video Thomas.

@lizzietheoldbiddy262 Жыл бұрын

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

@gary.kenyon Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that Thomas. Great watch and lovely frames you made.

@michelleanntolentino163 Жыл бұрын

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

@tompetersphotography Жыл бұрын

Great little walkthroughs bud👍🏻

@Vaibhav_Shah 9 ай бұрын

I could watch this all day!

@calieeldalie2547 Жыл бұрын

Nice photo-DIY video! Thanks for the clever ideas :)

@daniscally770 Жыл бұрын

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

@Boatzerama Жыл бұрын

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

@alanevans9246 Жыл бұрын

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!

@DavidHarrisGRI Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this more than I expected to. 😄

@tbillington Жыл бұрын

I really like the offset mat idea

@MrKrupp42 Жыл бұрын

They are superb mate , the floating one is spot on , looks so good !!

@BalnarringMusos Жыл бұрын

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

@venturebounty Жыл бұрын

cool, I wouldn't mind more video like this.

@MadeByJoey Жыл бұрын

This is a joyous video, thank you!

@rcarder2093 Жыл бұрын

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

@rgarlinyc Жыл бұрын

Some great ideas here - thanks a lot!

@coastalartistlivingonislan8395 Жыл бұрын

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!

@r.v.niddrie9111 Жыл бұрын

Well done. And a hello from Chilliwack Canada

@ScaleDreamsStudio Жыл бұрын

Great tips and work!

@tdalton854 Жыл бұрын

Great vid with super ideas. Thanks

@jdub1963yahoocom Жыл бұрын

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

@emanuelschimpfossl5919 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! A nice breath of fresh air :)

@joerobbins9120 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom, another great idea !

@diegaulle9143 Жыл бұрын

Logan has a brand called Foam Works. They have a foam cutter system with a dedicated ruler. Cuts come out perfect and you can trim the print together with the foam board.

@DJPixelList Жыл бұрын

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

@outdoorsinontario3037 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Different and a good change up. Well done!

@joewelsh1804 Жыл бұрын

Some great Xmas present ideas there. Thanks.

@peterrudolf6780 Жыл бұрын

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

@martincregg Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@tduke91 Жыл бұрын

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 !!!