Wednesday 26 November 2014

Advantage Of Custom Size Acrylic Prints Over Ordinary Ones

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.

It can be a sturdy custom frame or you can apply the method that is being used by most photographers and artists today. This is known today as custom size acrylic prints. Before, the main material used for printing or drawing something is canvass. But today, the new style is acrylics.

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.

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.

Before, the main material that was usually utilized for this kind of things are canvass sheets. And it is still widely utilized today. There are some who still prefer it over the newer methods. And some go for it because of the affordability.

One of the factors that causes the fading of photos is sunlight. Even if you put it in a very expensive frame that has is made of ultra durable materials, sunlight still has a way of penetrating through the glass. And when this happens, it would be hard to preserve the original vibrancy. This is not something that you have to suffer when you make use of acrylics.

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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