vendredi 28 novembre 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.

Because of the larger demand of these prints today, there several methods are already used to cater to the preferences and the means of customers. You can have it directly printed to the sheet or you can face mount it. There is also the sandwich method. Depending on the budget that you have, and what you like to see, you can choose between the three famous methods.

Most experts would suggest on the face mounting method. This is because it is not too expensive compared to direct printing and you can take advantage of the reflective property of the sheet. It can give off the 3D effect on your images and the results are just breathtaking specially since the vibrancy is retained really well.

Canvass printing have been around for quite sometime. It is known to be one of the most durable materials to be used in print. And it still is but the durability and longevity category will be competed by the features that is offered by acrylics.

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.

In terms of shattering and when dropped, since this is basically made of plastic, you should not be worried when it hits the ground. However it is still susceptible to chipped ends and scratching. That is why it is still needs to be handled with care. But you have the option of paying of scratch resistant sheets if you want.

With regard to the appearance of the outcome, there are others who prefer one of the other. In this aspect, it is really based on how a person sees something. There are those who are very old fashioned and prefer their images to have the vintage feel. And there are some who are after the vibrant display of colors.

Canvass made prints are more affordable than their counterparts in the field. And for this reason, it is a more appropriate choice for people watching their expenses. But if you are after quality, acrylic is the best way to go.




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