Photo Frame Focus Passepartout Black with Black Core — focus 13x18 outer / 9x12 inner

Focus Passepartout Black with Black Core is a framemount combination designed to present a 9x12 cm image within a 13x18 cm outer frame. The double-tone construction features a black surface with a recessed black core that creates a subtle visual separation between the image and the surrounding frame. Intended for prints, photographs and small artworks, this passepartout both protects the edges of the image and provides an even margin for a clean, focused presentation on a tabletop or wall.

Advantages

The black passepartout with black core offers a neutral, low-reflection surround that reduces distractions and accentuates tonal images. Its precision-cut opening ensures consistent margins around the visible image area, while the rigid mount stabilises prints and helps prevent contact between the artwork and glazing. The compact outer size makes it suitable for small-format displays where a refined border is required.

Suitable for

• Small photographic prints (9x12 cm) and wallet-size images
• Miniature artworks, sketches or mounted postcards
• Shelf, tabletop and small-wall displays in homes or offices
• Presentations where a dark, neutral border improves contrast

When it may not be suitable

This passepartout is sized specifically for a 9x12 cm visible image within a 13x18 cm outer frame; it is not suitable for larger images without trimming or remounting. Because both the surface and the core are black, it may not be the best choice when a lighter, more contrasting border is required to separate the image from a dark background.

Key specifications

• Visible image opening: 9 x 12 cm
• Outer frame size (mount): 13 x 18 cm
• Colour: black surface with black core
• Material: rigid mounting board suitable for framing and display
• Orientation: suitable for portrait or landscape images of matching dimensions

How to use

Place the 9x12 cm photograph or print behind the passepartout so the image aligns with the central opening, secure the image to the mounting board to prevent shifting, and insert the assembled mount into the corresponding 13x18 cm frame. For wall mounting, use appropriate fixing hardware for the frame; for tabletop display, ensure the frame stand or easel is stable. Avoid direct contact between the image surface and glazing by ensuring the passpartout sits flush and holds the print away from the glass.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm the image’s visible dimensions are 9 x 12 cm to fit the opening precisely
• Check whether a black border and core will suit the image’s tonal range and the surrounding décor
• Verify compatibility with a 13 x 18 cm outer frame or intended display method

Usage recommendations

For best visual results, use the black passepartout with photographs that benefit from a dark, neutral border—such as monochrome prints or high-contrast colour images—and keep the display area free of strong reflections. When mounting delicate prints, use acid-free tape or corners to protect the artwork.