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Acrylic prints
Oct 2, 2018 12:02:17 #
vbhargava
Loc: San Diego
Hi
I am considering printing on acrylic and was not sure how to test the quality/color before ordering the final print. I am planing on using Costco's photo service. Any suggestions, such as a glossy print vs metallic print. Anything that will be a good substitute to get an idea of the quality of color, resolution etc...
Thanks.
I am considering printing on acrylic and was not sure how to test the quality/color before ordering the final print. I am planing on using Costco's photo service. Any suggestions, such as a glossy print vs metallic print. Anything that will be a good substitute to get an idea of the quality of color, resolution etc...
Thanks.
Oct 2, 2018 12:24:29 #
I've seen the acrylic print adverts on Costco's photo print site too and have wondered if it's worth it. If you decide to go ahead with it, please let us hogs know about the results.
BTW I've used Costco for paper 8 x 10 and 16 x20, Metal 11 x 17 and 16 x 20 and canvas 30 x40 I have been quite pleased with all the prints with the exception that the paper 16 x 20 did not quite match the color balance or saturation of the previous 8 x 10 trial from the same exact exposure.
BTW I've used Costco for paper 8 x 10 and 16 x20, Metal 11 x 17 and 16 x 20 and canvas 30 x40 I have been quite pleased with all the prints with the exception that the paper 16 x 20 did not quite match the color balance or saturation of the previous 8 x 10 trial from the same exact exposure.
Oct 2, 2018 12:30:13 #
vbhargava
Loc: San Diego
Thanks. I have also used Costco for paper prints 4x6, 5x7, 8x8, 8x12, 16x20, 20x30", numerous size canvas prints and over 30 photo books. Since larger acrylic prints are pricey I wanted to do a test run on some cheaper media before going to a larger acrylic.
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Oct 2, 2018 15:13:26 #
What are the printing medium and substrate (are they "archival," i.e. lasting a long time (50-100 years?) is the big question. From what I can find, the testing is not yet done: http://wilhelm-research.com/PDN_UV-Curable_2016/UV_Curable_Printing_PDN_2016.html
However, since UV cured inks (which seem to be what Costco uses) are very durable, for a normal print I would try Costco.
However, the boost in appearance (the white backing behind the acrylic bounces light into the image) might make the works too automatically overcooked for serious competitions or art. I do not know.
However, since UV cured inks (which seem to be what Costco uses) are very durable, for a normal print I would try Costco.
However, the boost in appearance (the white backing behind the acrylic bounces light into the image) might make the works too automatically overcooked for serious competitions or art. I do not know.
Oct 2, 2018 16:16:11 #
Oct 3, 2018 07:44:39 #
Maybe buy the smallest, least expensive size acrylic print offered as a test before buying the BIG print?
Maybe ask these same questions to the folks at Costco's photo lab where the print will be made?
Maybe ask these same questions to the folks at Costco's photo lab where the print will be made?
Oct 3, 2018 07:54:10 #
I put metallic paper behind my 1/4” acrylic and it looks great. It was suggested by the printing company but I am fortunate enough to have a walk in printer place near by.
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Oct 3, 2018 10:32:45 #
In all likelihood, the printer used to make the 8X10 was different than the one used to make the larger print.
Oct 3, 2018 11:51:50 #
Artisian HD outside Phoenix does amazing work with face-mounting a Fuji Crystal Archive silver halide print to Tru-Vue Museum-grade acrylic. I had a landscape enlarged to 72x24 in this presentation. You can't really describe the look it imparts. Exactly the same as a Peter Lik image. Not cheap though.
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