Metallic Prints
Jun 14, 2012 10:49:35 #
I tried one of hot air balloons reflected off a very calm river. I was very pleased. This was done by Magna Chrome and was dye infused on aluminum. I haven't tried metallic paper.
Larry
Larry
Jun 14, 2012 10:51:11 #
had some senior pics done up on metallic paper and kids loved it Mom hated it! I loved the effect but traditionalist won't!
Jun 14, 2012 11:13:33 #
I print on aluminum roof flashing. A lot of work but quite interesting.
Jun 14, 2012 11:27:37 #
myts10
Loc: SE Ohio
I've done a few on metallic. A lone tree, a nativity scene, a wooden staircase, those kinds of shots. Never printed a portrait of landscape on metallic. I have read that they don't look as good. I read an article that said the best use was for B&W.
Jun 14, 2012 11:31:07 #
Jun 14, 2012 11:48:29 #
First thing, is it on metalic paper or on metal-metal?
Printing on metal is wonderful although very expensive. It is also very weather proof. I've seen some grave headstones with them. (After a few sun-bleached years, the photo looses much color.)
Printing on metalic paper looks good to start with but you need to protect it from moist-damp areas. It will curl badly.
If you use metilic paper, have it printed on the thickest backing possible and/or mount it under glass.
Thinking about it, a coffee/resturant store is nowmally very humid...
Printing on metal is wonderful although very expensive. It is also very weather proof. I've seen some grave headstones with them. (After a few sun-bleached years, the photo looses much color.)
Printing on metalic paper looks good to start with but you need to protect it from moist-damp areas. It will curl badly.
If you use metilic paper, have it printed on the thickest backing possible and/or mount it under glass.
Thinking about it, a coffee/resturant store is nowmally very humid...
Jun 14, 2012 11:53:45 #
No, I cut sheet aluminum and have even tried thin galvanized
steel. it take a bunch of time to properly clean and coat the
the cut sheets so they will hold ink.... so I do not do it often.
steel. it take a bunch of time to properly clean and coat the
the cut sheets so they will hold ink.... so I do not do it often.
Jun 14, 2012 13:15:30 #
Example:
A snap shot of a photo on my wall.... it's printed on galvanized
sheet metal. I built that Vincent by the way.
A snap shot of a photo on my wall.... it's printed on galvanized
sheet metal. I built that Vincent by the way.
Jun 14, 2012 19:14:24 #
Rip Tragle wrote:
Example:
A snap shot of a photo on my wall.... it's printed on galvanized
sheet metal. I built that Vincent by the way.
A snap shot of a photo on my wall.... it's printed on galvanized
sheet metal. I built that Vincent by the way.
How do you print on metal? Is it somewhat like shooting with wet plates?
Jun 14, 2012 19:22:54 #
The metal plates, cut to paper size and edges sanded smooth
and all sharp edges removed.... are then super cleaned and then
multi-coated with "Ink-Aid" allowing 24 hours drying time
between coats. It is then printed with a straight through printer.
and all sharp edges removed.... are then super cleaned and then
multi-coated with "Ink-Aid" allowing 24 hours drying time
between coats. It is then printed with a straight through printer.
Jun 14, 2012 19:50:18 #
Many have recommended Meridian Pro Labs for metallic prints. Haven't tried them myself - - but am getting the itch --
Jun 14, 2012 20:45:30 #
The fellow above who mentioned a high quality B & W file
is best: is right!
is best: is right!
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