paper: Paper (a fragile medium) is the most common material used in reproducing art. When paper art is framed it must go behind matting and glazing (glass or plexiglass) to protect the paper and the image. Without matting and glazing the paper would be damaged and the art would lose its integrity and value.

Most paper editions have a white border around the image. When paper editions are framed with matting the overall framed size is about 10 inches larger than the image size.