Filled with over 230 illustrations, this 93 page handbook is intended to make your life easier. Matting is often a difficult and frustrating job. Alto's tools and publications make professional quality matting accessible, affordable and easy for everyone. Alto's Introduction to Matting has been completely rewritten and revised from the original Alto's Mat Maker's Handbook, first published in 1976. The basic mat cutting information has been updated and clarified, and many new and creative techniques have been added. All instructions are presented in a visual style, with simple and clear explanations. Whether you want to cut a simple rectangular mat or one-of-a-kind complex mat, you will find Alto's Introduction to Matting invaluable.