I recently posted an 180 megapixel image on ESS that is composed of a 35 image matrix. I would like to print it at 24 x 48 or even larger. I know several good sources to make the print, but I'm in doubt as to how to mount it. I normally do my own framing with boards that are 32 x 40 -- not large enough in this case.
I would love to hear suggestions from those of you with experience framing large prints.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 16, 2007 at 6:28 PM
There are larger matting materials available. I believe they are available up to 40"X60" You'll have to search for them a bit. It seems plexiglass is preferred over glass at this large size because of the weight.
Another option is photoplak where your image is bonded to a board and then sealed. http://199.237.215.108/pdfs/ProductPromo.pdf
This is an example of a vendor who does this process.
Once you get wider than about 32 inches, it becomes very difficult to mount a photograph by traditional means, like hinge mounting. The best bet will be to get it dry mounted or laminated, on a stiff mounting borad, like gator foam or sintra. I know Calypso Imaging in Santa Cruz can both print and mount. I have had large prints made for clients that they mounted for me and they were great.
Posted by Rob Coomer on October 17, 2007 at 10:49 AM
You can get Crescent Perfect Mount, acid free foamcore with an adhesive coating in the 40x60 size for mounting prints.
Posted by Mel Ladewig on October 17, 2007 at 11:08 AM
I would agree with Youssef that as you get to the larger sizes it becomes too much for a t-hinge. Dry mounting is a good option though it is not considered archival since the mounting platform cannot be removed in the future if repairs are needed.
I almost forgot about the other good option for larger prints. I've seen some canvas prints in these large sizes a few times. A big advantage with canvas is that the frame (internal) is very lightweight and that the canvas doesn't require glass or a mat.
Posted by Doug Dolde on October 18, 2007 at 10:44 PM
Visit Vern Clevenger's gallery in Bishop, California to see his big prints dry mounted to 1/2" thick Gatorboard then laminated. I think Calypso does it for him.
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5 repliesI would love to hear suggestions from those of you with experience framing large prints.
Another option is photoplak where your image is bonded to a board and then sealed. http://199.237.215.108/pdfs/ProductPromo.pdf
This is an example of a vendor who does this process.
Once you get wider than about 32 inches, it becomes very difficult to mount a photograph by traditional means, like hinge mounting. The best bet will be to get it dry mounted or laminated, on a stiff mounting borad, like gator foam or sintra. I know Calypso Imaging in Santa Cruz can both print and mount. I have had large prints made for clients that they mounted for me and they were great.
I almost forgot about the other good option for larger prints. I've seen some canvas prints in these large sizes a few times. A big advantage with canvas is that the frame (internal) is very lightweight and that the canvas doesn't require glass or a mat.