Doremus Scudder
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I've standardized on a few mat sizes: 14x18 for prints made on 8x10 or panoramas on 11x14 paper,* 16x20 for prints from 11x14 paper, 22x28 for 16x20 paper and 32x40 for 20x24 paper. I order these pre-cut sizes from a supplier (e.g., Redimat or Lodima). I never have to cut a mount board. For window openings, I have made an arrangement with a local frame shop. If I mark dimensions on the board and bring in large batches (approx. 30-50 at a time), they'll cut windows for me with their computer-guided mat cutter for $3 a window. For me, that's a no-brainer; I never have to cut a board or a window. My waste in so doing would likely be as expensive as having the windows professionally cut and I never have to shell out for a mat cutter (or have room for one).
*Note: every print I make is a slightly different size/aspect ratio; the images are all slightly smaller than the paper size used.
Best,
Doremus
*Note: every print I make is a slightly different size/aspect ratio; the images are all slightly smaller than the paper size used.
Best,
Doremus