(1/2) Concluding this week's post on making a silk mat: After trimming excess silk from the center of the mat, Phil takes the original mat board center and presses it into the bevel of the silk-covered mat –the two are exact opposite shapes, so this helps seal the silk against the bevels. After the silk has adhered to all sides of the mat, and the underside of the mat is lined with cotton rag board to prevent the silk (which can be slightly acidic) from coming into contact with the artwork, the mat is complete. #silkmat #matmaking #matting #artpreservation #pongeesilk #linen #barkframeworks #customframes #craftmanship #madeinNYC #madeinLIC #barkframeworkspaper https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEvl7CF06b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16a721heif0wq