Advice please - canvas or something else..?
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I was to print this shot (taken by a mte in Tokyo), onto canvas - A2 kind of size. First question is who are the best people to do this? Snappy Snaps etc do it, but I'd like to make sure I get a decent finish.
The second question is, what could I do as an alternative? I've seen a few places that will print onto aluminium etc. Not sure I'd like that but is there something I could do that would mean the picture retains that lovely glow coming from the lanterns?
Thanks all!
The second question is, what could I do as an alternative? I've seen a few places that will print onto aluminium etc. Not sure I'd like that but is there something I could do that would mean the picture retains that lovely glow coming from the lanterns?
Thanks all!
THere is a PH'er who offers a canvas printing service, I think it's www.fluid-images.co.uk
edit - I've just checked the web address and it is.
edit - I've just checked the web address and it is.
Edited by _dobbo_ on Friday 19th January 16:49
_dobbo_ said:
THere is a PH'er who offers a canvas printing service, I think it's www.fluid-images.co.uk
edit - I've just checked the web address and it is.
edit - I've just checked the web address and it is.
Edited by _dobbo_ on Friday 19th January 16:49
I had Tim at Fluid Images do two canvas prints for me, one 18*24 and one 20*20. Both came out really, really great and I'd whole heartidly recommend him.
Chris
I'm not sure what prices Fluid-Images charge, but I'm currently in the market for 3 prints for a friend and couldn't in good concience not point you here:
www.yourimage2canvas.co.uk/prices.html
Less than half the price of photobox, so if the quality is reasonable, a real bargain.
www.yourimage2canvas.co.uk/prices.html
Less than half the price of photobox, so if the quality is reasonable, a real bargain.
I'd be happy to produce a high quality print to canvas for you.
Word of warning - there are a great many companies offering canvas printing right now, and the quality, like conventional printing, varies wildly.
A large 44" roll of canvas can be bought for £300, and can also be found for £75. Equally, Epson Ultrachrome inks cost £55 each, but non-branded can be purchased for under a tenner. The difference in both canvasses is not only immediately apparent, but will also show in terms of durability - the Epson ink is guaranteed fade-free, and in combination with a good varnish should never lose its 'richness.'
Done well, the effect of a picture printed onto canvas is absolutely stunning.
Plug / rant over !
www.fluid-images.co.uk
www.fluidimages.co.uk
Word of warning - there are a great many companies offering canvas printing right now, and the quality, like conventional printing, varies wildly.
A large 44" roll of canvas can be bought for £300, and can also be found for £75. Equally, Epson Ultrachrome inks cost £55 each, but non-branded can be purchased for under a tenner. The difference in both canvasses is not only immediately apparent, but will also show in terms of durability - the Epson ink is guaranteed fade-free, and in combination with a good varnish should never lose its 'richness.'
Done well, the effect of a picture printed onto canvas is absolutely stunning.
Plug / rant over !
www.fluid-images.co.uk
www.fluidimages.co.uk
I should add that, having produced many canvas prints for PH'ers over the last year, I'm happy to offer a 15% discount to forum members......
www.fluid-images.co.uk
www.fluid-images.co.uk
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