Saturday, July 21, 2012

Why Should I Opt For Canvas Photo Prints?

By Cathy T. Tocco


Photo paper isn't the only photo material out there; canvas photo prints are growing more and more popular. "What reason is there for making canvas photo prints?" you might ask. Well, there are a couple of big reasons. Paper is more popular, it's true, but canvas photo prints offer some unique advantages. The fabric base allows for richness and complexity. The slight roughness has the effect of making a simple photograph look like a painting. There's nothing else that makes a photo print look quite so special, whether you're putting it on your wall or giving it to a loved one.

Also, if you're going big, you'd better go with canvas photo prints. Photo paper is thinner and less sturdy than canvas. It's also less absorbent, and therefore more likely to diminish. To keep it from fading, you need to use a protective covering - either glass or a chemical finish. Additionally, you can't display a large paper print by itself; it has to be mounted. Canvas, on the other hand, absorbs ink, making your picture more durable, and it can be displayed very simply.

When using canvas, you can choose either cotton canvas or polyester canvas. Cotton is natural, while polyester is man-made. Polyester's synthetic fibers make it less absorbent, but it also comes at a lower price. Cotton, on the other hand, isn't quite as cheap, but it absorbs ink more easily and consequently remains sharp longer. A cotton-poly blend is the best way to go, as you get the best of both worlds, so be sure you find a printer who provides it. Make sure, also, that the canvas you use has a neutral pH rating, to make sure your artwork stands the test of time.

As a rule, printers are happy to stretch and frame or mount your canvas photo prints for you. Another option is to buy them rolled and treat them yourself. You shouldn't ask for this, however, unless you know how to stretch and mount canvas. The company's stretchers have been working with canvas for ages - they have the know-how, the tools, and the space to do it properly. Your safest bet is to leave it to the experts.

Getting your professional photo printing done on canvas makes your photos extra-special, whether they're gifts, great art, or domestic accents. The beautiful final product is worth going the extra mile.




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