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Re: [OM] Framing and matting supplies

Subject: Re: [OM] Framing and matting supplies
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:21:46 -0500
Yeah, I struggled with that.  Mat didn't look right.  So, if my name was
Matt then I could have said:

Matt wants Mat for his Matte prints?

Tom

> The spelling and word usage police strike again.
>
> Mat: a border going around a picture between picture and frame or
> serving as the frame.
>
> Matt: short for Matthew, a nickname.
>
> Matte: lacking or deprived of luster or gloss, having a smooth,
> even surface free from shine or highlights.
>
> You may now carry on.
>
> Walt (running for cover)
>



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