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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: felix5616 on January 25, 2019, 12:33:50 pm
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What to photographers/artist use as criteria for selecting 4 vs 8 ply mats? is the the mat size, image size, etc?
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What to photographers/artist use as criteria for selecting 4 vs 8 ply mats? is the the mat size, image size, etc?
I really like 8-ply mats but they are very expensive and have to be professionally cut. I have settled on 4-ply mats which I cut myself.
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If you are talking about traditional black/white double mats, the 8 ply has a higher end look. Museum quality mats are usually solid core, but the 8 ply adds depth. double 4 ply museum that is solid core white or black also looks great, but side by side the 8 ply to me looks nicer.
If you are opting for non traditional black or white, and instead using typical color matching like many frame shops, 4 ply comes in significantly more color options.
As mentioned 8 ply is tough to cut, some mat cutters can’t handle it too well.
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I use 8-ply on mats larger than 20"x24" for the added stability.
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In a perfect world I would only use 8 ply Crescent rag. But that is not the case most of the time. Most customers have no clue to the cost of a 100% pure cotton rag 8 ply.
I agree for B&W, I love the look, but I also love it for color work.
Cost is as much as 5 to 6 times for the same as a 4 ply mat, you need to have them professionally cut, and by someone who has cut them before and understands how to cut them. It's not the same as a 4 ply.
One of the most striking mats I have ever used is the Crescent 8 ply black core white. Amazing looking mat.
Paul C