Printing Images on aluminum
Oct 19, 2019 18:26:08 #
lsupremo
Loc: Palm Desert, CA
At the local flee market there was a guy who would take any of your images from your cell phone or whatever and "print them on aluminum plates of various sizes. How is that done?
Oct 19, 2019 18:32:32 #
Oct 19, 2019 18:49:02 #
I'm pretty sure metal prints from Costco or wherever are aluminum. Why should paper have all the fun as a substrate?
Oct 19, 2019 19:04:26 #
I had a 20 x 30 family portrait done by Shutterfly last year. The positive comments were quite numerous!
It came completely ready to hang.
It came completely ready to hang.
Oct 19, 2019 19:17:07 #
Very carefully, that being said this is not new, their are many online print services that print on metal sheets, wood and plexi glass, check out Bayphoto.com
Oct 19, 2019 19:33:34 #
I bought a metal print at a craft fair of a wave in the ocean. It is aluminum. Gives a 3D effect and brilliant colors.
Oct 19, 2019 19:46:34 #
Oct 19, 2019 23:49:58 #
lsupremo wrote:
At the local flee market there was a guy who would take any of your images from your cell phone or whatever and "print them on aluminum plates of various sizes. How is that done?
What do you mean “how is that done”? Are you questioning printing on Al or are you asking how did the cell phone pic get blown up to various sizes?
Oct 20, 2019 07:32:02 #
Excuse me for butting in but maybe we should ask the up what he meant, But it appears to me he is asking how the process is accomplished to print on to a piece of metal the actual mechanics printing process, machine etc. OP is that in fact your intent,
Oct 20, 2019 10:34:06 #
dyximan wrote:
Excuse me for butting in but maybe we should ask the up what he meant, But it appears to me he is asking how the process is accomplished to print on to a piece of metal the actual mechanics printing process, machine etc. OP is that in fact your intent,
I just asked that, right above your post. But vague questions don’t stop UHHers from answering. Thank you for expanding on the details of the printing question.
Oct 20, 2019 10:53:41 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
The printing is done on a white layer, not the raw aluminum.
I have done a couple of them and they are, indeed, outstanding (because of how they were printed). Try it and see for yourself. I recommend a shot with a lot of tonal range.
I have done a couple of them and they are, indeed, outstanding (because of how they were printed). Try it and see for yourself. I recommend a shot with a lot of tonal range.
Oct 20, 2019 12:09:53 #
lsupremo
Loc: Palm Desert, CA
Vietnam Vet wrote:
https://www.hdaluminumprints.com/blog/blog_posts/how-aluminum-prints-are-made
Thanks for your reply, You win the prize as the only one who actually answered my question.
Oct 20, 2019 12:15:56 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
A light-sensitive emulsion can be coated onto any surface...paper, glass, metal, plastic, wood, whatever.
Inkjet printing can be done on almost any surface, with appropriate inks. All it requires is that the ink be able to dry and adhere to the substrate (and maybe not even that!).
I've seen demonstrations at technology shows of printing being done on a raw egg yolk on a plate and pancakes on a griddle. Can't wait for IHOP to start offering personalized breakfast food.
Inkjet printing can be done on almost any surface, with appropriate inks. All it requires is that the ink be able to dry and adhere to the substrate (and maybe not even that!).
I've seen demonstrations at technology shows of printing being done on a raw egg yolk on a plate and pancakes on a griddle. Can't wait for IHOP to start offering personalized breakfast food.
Oct 20, 2019 18:22:37 #
lsupremo wrote:
At the local flee market there was a guy who would take any of your images from your cell phone or whatever and "print them on aluminum plates of various sizes. How is that done?
I have a few 16x24 metal hanging in my house. people are often floored with the medium. It's a kind of fad but still outstanding! And the wash with soap and water.
Oct 20, 2019 22:12:22 #
schim
Loc: 01776
Most metal prints are done with a dye sublimation process. The image is printed on a special transfer paper. Then while being subjected to extreme heat and pressure, (about 400 degrees) the dyes from the transfer paper turn into a gas, are pressed into the surface of the metal, and then solidify into the treated aluminum. The image is actually embedded into the aluminum material for an extremely durable and radiant print.
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