Agree with John,Canvas prints need to be big,I find that bright colourful contrasty images print best otherwise they tend to look flat,if you can get them coated do so as it makes a huge difference and offers protection,
Not sure if I can promote the company that I use but drop me an email if interested.
I print canvases as part of my job,and yes the bigger the better our normal average size is 20x14 inches(old money) but we can print up to any lenght,but the maximum width is 23inches.If you need any more info let me know,I am sure I can do you a good deal if you decide to go ahead.
Hi Tim,
I also print on canvas as a part of my job. I can agree with the replies up there.
My experience is that much detail in the photograph sometimes can interact with the pattern of the
canvas. And most of the time I have to enhance the contrast a bit.
Have fun
I print direct onto the canvas Nick.
I have experimented with various types of canvas and find that it's the same old story of getting what you pay for. With cheaper canvas I find that it either does not hold colour too well or else it flakes the ink when it comes time to stretch it over the frame.
Epson's own canvas is really as good as it gets and it does not change colour even if I am asked to apply a lacquer coating over it.
The one thing to be aware off when considering a shot for a canvas wrap is that there needs to be approx 2" of surround all round your shot that you will not mind losing , nought worse than a head or a wing being clipped because you've not thought about it before ordering or your printer can't be bothered to let you know that this might happen
Keep in mind that those printing directly on the 'canvas' is inkjet printing onto a canvas and paper compound. The ink lasts ok but ultimately the paper in the compound can break down leaving perforations all over the canvas. The advantage of this canvas is that it's RGB printing not CMYK and that may give you a truer print of what you submitted.
We print directly onto thick sail canvas material using heat sublimation - guarranteed light fast, fire retartdent and even machine washable! You may laugh at the latter but it means they can be hung in a kitchen or bathroom and not be affected by steam and also the can be wiped down with a damp cloth to be kept clean.
Hi tim I had some free ones as part of the deal when I purchased a few d300 ( from jessops), they did tell you in the instructions to make sure there was a two to three inch border I don't know if they are considered expensive at £59 99 for a 20 by 16 canvas rap, the ones I have had done of my dog bandit look absolutely fantastic.
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10 repliesTim
Cheers,
John
Not sure if I can promote the company that I use but drop me an email if interested.
Cheers
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
I print canvases as part of my job,and yes the bigger the better our normal average size is 20x14 inches(old money) but we can print up to any lenght,but the maximum width is 23inches.If you need any more info let me know,I am sure I can do you a good deal if you decide to go ahead.
Stewart..................
I also print on canvas as a part of my job. I can agree with the replies up there.
My experience is that much detail in the photograph sometimes can interact with the pattern of the
canvas. And most of the time I have to enhance the contrast a bit.
Have fun
Bertl Menegoni
Innsbruck
Austria
I have experimented with various types of canvas and find that it's the same old story of getting what you pay for. With cheaper canvas I find that it either does not hold colour too well or else it flakes the ink when it comes time to stretch it over the frame.
Epson's own canvas is really as good as it gets and it does not change colour even if I am asked to apply a lacquer coating over it.
The one thing to be aware off when considering a shot for a canvas wrap is that there needs to be approx 2" of surround all round your shot that you will not mind losing , nought worse than a head or a wing being clipped because you've not thought about it before ordering or your printer can't be bothered to let you know that this might happen
John
Keep in mind that those printing directly on the 'canvas' is inkjet printing onto a canvas and paper compound. The ink lasts ok but ultimately the paper in the compound can break down leaving perforations all over the canvas. The advantage of this canvas is that it's RGB printing not CMYK and that may give you a truer print of what you submitted.
We print directly onto thick sail canvas material using heat sublimation - guarranteed light fast, fire retartdent and even machine washable! You may laugh at the latter but it means they can be hung in a kitchen or bathroom and not be affected by steam and also the can be wiped down with a damp cloth to be kept clean.
Kind regards
John
Phil.
Any opinions on stretcher bars that are used..??
Cheers now
Tim