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Float Mount

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Tags: Frames, Hinging, Mount

A mounting technique where the edges of the artwork are left uncovered by a mat board. This is typically done when the edges of the paper are decorative, deckled, or if the image extendes to the edge of the sheet. With this application the artwork appears to be floating on the mount within the frame or mat window.

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