Acrylic
Acrylic print face mounting (acrylic float frames or 'glass' prints) enhances the contrast, adds sharpness and colour saturation to photographic prints for a gloss look unobtainable by any other framing method. Acrylic prints are a truly stunning, unique product and will be the focal point for any room. For this reason they are suitable for contemporary homes, office spaces, hotel lobbies, and restaurants.
The process of bonding photographs to acrylic 'glass' (Plexiglass) protects the print from impurities in the air, scratching and premature fading. This framing technique is widely used in museums and galleries throughout the world and remains one of the most impressive ways to showcase an image. When light hits the layer of acrylic, the reflection on the prints surface is completely different from when a print is framed with general-purpose glass. With this unique production method the 'depth' and colour saturation of the print is optimised due to the clarity of acrylic glass. As a result the colours seem more brilliant, intense and direct, bringing a whole new dimension to the print.
Canvas and Canvas with Floating Frame
The canvas prints are coated with an invisible polymer coating which creates a water resistant surface and further protects colours from fading. This finish ensures no glare or reflection and retains the texture of the cotton canvas. The coating protects the canvas prints in transit - particularly at the vulnerable corners of the prints. If the canvas surface is bumped and 'dented' in some way the canvas can be fixed using heat - simply leave them in the sun for a short time and they will re-stretch!
Fine Art Print
Fine Art Prints made to archival art papers are commonly referred to as 'giclée prints' (pronounced ‘zhee-clay’). Giclée prints are created by propelling minute droplets of ink onto paper or other substrates. During the late 1970s inkjet printers were developed that could reproduce digital prints generated by computers. Today giclée prints are highly regarded in museums and galleries throughout the world.
This type of print media consists of a paper base sealed by two layers of polyethylene (the resin) making it water-proof and fairly resistant to scratches and scuffing. What makes resin coated papers such a popular choice is their ability to deliver an outstanding print quality for a relatively low cost. The variations on the finish type for resin coated papers are still derived from their light sensitive “wet process” counterparts. The main classifications are semi-matte, semi-gloss or lustre, and glossy. In terms of inkjet printing, lustre is more commonly referred to by names such as semi-gloss, satin and pearl.
