Substrate Terms page

Substrate
The material the artwork is printed on, such as paper or canvas.

Matte Paper
A smooth paper with a non-shiny finish that gives artwork a soft, classic look.

Rough Deckle
A hand-torn style paper edge with an uneven, natural look. It is slightly raised to give the artwork a more dimensional, layered appearance.

Straight Deckle
A cleaner deckled paper edge that follows a straighter line. It is slightly raised to give the
artwork a more dimensional, layered appearance.

High Gloss Paper
A shiny paper finish that makes colors look bright, crisp, and more reflective.

Single Mat
One layer of mat board placed around the artwork inside the frame.

Double Mat
Two layers of mat board around the artwork, often used to add depth or a decorative accent.

Canvas
A textured fabric material used for printing artwork, framed without glass.

Frame Liner
A decorative border placed between the artwork and the frame.

Glass Size
The size of the artwork area covered by glass, excluding the frame.