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Sunday, November 30, 2014

Custom Size Acrylic Prints Versus Common Canvass Prints

By Ida Dorsey


There are several ways to ensure that an image is immortalized. Today there are a lot of platforms where you can store your images. But for people who want to display the images and be sure that they are protected against different types of elements, they need to spend on materials that are durable enough to hold the image.

There are those who prefer to use frames that are custom made. But the most preferred option today is to have it in custom size acrylic prints. This is the newest fad of the people. Before, it was not as famous because it can be very expensive. But today, it has become a staple piece in the home of average people.

Acrylics are being used in a variety of things and incorporated in many methods. And this is because of the properties that it has. It has also become the perfect material for printing photos. And today, individuals have managed to come up with the perfect methods to go with it. You can choose between direct printing or face mounting the image. There is also the sandwich method known for its double durability.

The most used and suggested method for the use of this material is face mounting. This means that the image would be printed in white paper and is pasted in the acrylic sheet. According to experts, it is better this way because it is taking advantage of the reflective feature of the sheet, therefore giving off the 3D effect.

In the past, the only material that you can print an image into to be certain that it would endure for more years is canvass. And despite the rise of acrylics, it is still widely utilized today. It could present the vintage effect to an image and this is something that others want to see sometimes.

A picture in a frame does not last forever contrary to the belief of many. This is especially true if you put it in direct contact with sunlight. This is because no matter how many layers of glass you put, the rays of the sun can still go through and eventually cause the fading of the photo. For this reason, you need to use acrylic as it is not so susceptible to the harsh effects of the sunlight.

Another disadvantage that you can encounter from glass frames is the fact that they could break and ruin the entire image. Acrylics on the other hand, is not prone to this weakness. But there is still a need to be careful though since it can still have chipped corners if not carried properly. It can also have scratches. This can be remedied by scratch resistant sheets. But for this tiny feature, you should be willing to pay extra.

The appearance is something that is debated by photographers. There are those who like the look of vintage class offered by canvass prints. However, there are also people who want to achieve the and modern and vibrant look of a picture printed in acrylic.

The rate of the two materials differ very much. If you are on tight budget and but still want to achieve quality, it is okay to go for canvass made frames. But if you have the extra budget and you want to be certain that the image would last longer than you really need to go for the other one.




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