Aluminium photo printing...

[Jackleman]

OK, I have come across quite an interesting printing method which I would be interested in getting some of my photos produced with, it is quite new I think and involves high definition printing on to aluminium, there is this company in the states that does it http://www.imagewizards.net/products/

Anyone know of a UK based company?

Thanks

[Dogsey]

LMGTFY

HTH

[Simpo Two]

You could try www.nes-solutions.co.uk/ and ask for Bill. Don't know if they do it but they're pretty progressive. They also have a giant flat-bed inkjet printer - stick something flat under it and hit 'print'.

[HoHoHo]

We have a flat bed and can print onto anything up to 40mm thick.

Drop me a pm with a size and I'll send a quote back.

[Major Bloodnok]

There are two ways of doing it: direct print onto Alu DiBond, or a standard print mounted on a DiBond backing. Personally, I prefer the second, especially if you get a C-type print mounted.

Printspace do mounted prints. They're UK-based, but can get expensive - they wanted over £400 for a 40"x50" print, IIRC.

Whitewall do both types and are much cheaper - I got my big print (mounted, not direct print) from them for a bit over £200 plus P&P. Printing is done in Germany, though, and they can have quite a long lead time.

[Ollerton57]

Major Bloodnok said:

Whitewall do both types and are much cheaper - I got my big print (mounted, not direct print) from them for a bit over £200 plus P&P. Printing is done in Germany, though, and they can have quite a long lead time.

I'll second whitewall. Great service and packaging. I didn't get the same type of print, mine was print behind glass, but the standard is very, very good.

From ordering to receiving took 10-14 days.

[Jackleman]

The result is very different from what I can tell between actual printing on to metal and normal, please take a look at the actual service offered in my original post.

Thanks to all those who replied already.

[Simon K]

Is this what you're after?

http://www.loxleycolour.com/aluminiprint.aspx

If it is I can recommend Loxley.

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:41

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:43

[Simon K]

Is this what you're after?

http://www.loxleycolour.com/aluminiprint.aspx

If it is I can recommend Loxley.

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:41

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:44

[Jackleman]

Simon K said:

Is this what you're after?

http://www.loxleycolour.com/aluminiprint.aspx

If it is I can recommend Loxley.

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:41

Edited by Simon K on Monday 5th September 20:43

Hi Simon.

I think it is, thanks for this. I will be investigating further!

[mojitomax]

I think photobox are doing this

[Jackleman]

mojitomax said:

I think photobox are doing this

Just looked at this, it seems that they actually print on paper and mount it on Ali - so it is not the same

[HoHoHo]

What is it you want?

Photo quality print onto Dibond or Aluminium to hang on your wall?

Either, we can and do print onto.

[Jackleman]

HoHoHo said:

What is it you want?

Photo quality print onto Dibond or Aluminium to hang on your wall?

Either, we can and do print onto.

I am looking for the same service as this http://www.imagewizards.net/products/ but based in the UK, it needs to be exactly the same process and final product.

[HoHoHo]

Jackleman said:

I am looking for the same service as this http://www.imagewizards.net/products/ but based in the UK, it needs to be exactly the same process and final product.

OK thanks.

I need to have a good look at this.

I'm off to Holland tomorrow to a show and will get back to you shortly.

[Dogsey]

Dogsey said:

LMGTFY

HTH

Did you both to read any of these results? At least two of them suggest that they do exactly what you want. Another even allows you to buy rolls and sheets for you to get the same effect at home.

For more of a hint try the second link.

[HoHoHo]

Dogsey said:

Dogsey said:

LMGTFY

HTH

Did you both to read any of these results? At least two of them suggest that they do exactly what you want. Another even allows you to buy rolls and sheets for you to get the same effect at home.

For more of a hint try the second link.

If you are referring to me, Yes I did.

I replied earlier in the thread and didn't get a reply so I simply wanted to fully understand what the OP was after for that reason.

But thanks anyway.......

[Dogsey]

HoHoHo said:

If you are referring to me, Yes I did.

Sorry, no I did mean the OP.

[24lemons]

Try Printlounge. They printed my final piece for my Uni project which earned me a First.

[AndWhyNot]

HoHoHo said:

Jackleman said:

I am looking for the same service as this http://www.imagewizards.net/products/ but based in the UK, it needs to be exactly the same process and final product.

OK thanks.

I need to have a good look at this.

I'm off to Holland tomorrow to a show and will get back to you shortly.

Martin, just wondering if you looked into this some more- anything you want to share with the group?