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2008-12-15 by brouwerkent
I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for Archival Mat Board. I have long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that they are not at all competitive....frankly high high retail. Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that many whites are very cool or overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a very pricey board. Thanks Phil
2008-12-15 by jeepd100
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" <philip@...> wrote: > > I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for Archival Mat Board. Phil, I just bought some Rising Conservation board from United Manufacturers for $6.40 32x40. I've found them to be realible and resonable. It's not the Museum Board, but it's not $18 either. You only have to buy 15 sheets. "Rising Conservation Board is a non-rag, high alpha content, lignin free mounting and matting board. Conservation Board is also acid free and buffered with calcium carbonate." -Ric http://www.unitedmfrs.com/cart/detail.cfm?item=R622>
2008-12-15 by edwweaver
Hi Phil, I've had great success with www.framingsupplies.com Price has been right and the service has been good. Ed --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" <philip@...> wrote: > > I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for Archival Mat Board. I have > long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that they are not at all > competitive....frankly high high retail. > > Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that many whites are very cool or
> overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a very pricey board. > > Thanks > > Phil >
2008-12-15 by Richard Smallfield
Hi, I have now stuck with Alphamat Spanish White for a long time - it's about the same shade as photorag (vellum surface). Or Crescent Brite White Ragmat - very close to Spanish White. Richard At 07:20 a.m. Tuesday 16/12/2008, you wrote: >Hi Phil, >I've had great success with www.framingsupplies.com >Price has been right and the service has been good. > >Ed >--- In <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint%40yahoogroups.com>DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" <philip@...> wrote: >> >> I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for Archival Mat Board. I have >> long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that they are not at all >> competitive....frankly high high retail. >> >> Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that many whites are very cool >or >> overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a very pricey board. >> >> Thanks >> >> Phil >> > > -- www.richardsmallfield.com "Sow a thought and you reap an act; Sow an act and you reap a habit; Sow a habit and you reap a character; Sow a character and you reap a destiny." --Ralph Waldo Emerson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2008-12-15 by Cort Anderson
If you are looking to buy in bulk look into matcutter.com, great prices and service. cort On Dec 15, 2008, at 11:37 AM, brouwerkent wrote: > I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for > Archival Mat Board. I have > long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that > they are not at all > competitive....frankly high high retail. > > Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that > many whites are very cool or > overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a > very pricey board. > > Thanks > > Phil > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and other > resources as they are often being updated. > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish > to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting > this same page. > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages > to keep them short. > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or > flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative users may be removed > from the membership without notice. > - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of digital > B&W printing. Users who persistently make off-topic posts may be > removed from the membership. > - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group rules and > guidelines, and to abide by the actions and decisions of the group > Owner and Moderators. See “Group Topic, Rules and Guidelines” in the > Files section: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ > > BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE > PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE > “OWNER” AND “MODERATORS” OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL > NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, > CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, > DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE > LOSSES (EVEN IF THE “OWNER” AND “MODERATORS” OF DIGITAL BW, THE > PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH > DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE > DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR > ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR > CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; > OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO > GROUP. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Cort Anderson Training Wheels, llc www.trwheels.com 620-488-2960 620-488-3196 fax
2008-12-15 by Steve Kale
www.framedestination.com On 15 Dec 2008, at 17:37, brouwerkent wrote: > I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for > Archival Mat Board. I have > long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that > they are not at all > competitive....frankly high high retail. > > Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that > many whites are very cool or > overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a > very pricey board. > > Thanks > > Phil > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2008-12-15 by Mark Rogers
Hi Phil, You might consider my company. We carry Bainbridge Alphamat and Alpharag. I am not familier with Rising White but we have a number of different whites in the Alphamat and two in Alpharag. In Alpharag Pearl is the warmer mat but I consider it an offwhite. In the Alphamat Matte White is pretty white but has a little warmth. We have double digit discounts at qty 4 and qty 10 for the same size and color (including custom but you have the change the qty in the cart to see the new price). Cheers, Mark Frame Destination, Inc. http://www.pbase.com/lila161 http://framedestination.blogspot.com/ http://www.framedestination.com/ --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" <philip@...> wrote: > > I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for Archival Mat Board. I have > long know Light Impressions, but in recent research have found that they are not at all > competitive....frankly high high retail. > > Also, what are folks liking in terms of brand. I have found that many whites are very cool or > overbrighted. The best I have seen is Rising White...but it is a very pricey board.
> > Thanks > > Phil >
2008-12-16 by Clayton Jones
Hello Phil, >I am looking for recommendations for lowest price sources for >Archival Mat Board. Try RediMat http://www.redimat.com Wide selection, excellent prices. Regards, Clayton Info on black and white digital printing at http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm I-Trak 2.1 http://www.cjcom.net/itrak.htm
2009-01-18 by Debbi
I'm looking for an inexpensive source for pre-cut hinged window mats. I see them at Light Impressions for $15.00 each, but that seems very high priced. Thanks for any tips Debbi
2009-01-18 by Brian Corll
Debbi, You don't say what sizes you're looking for, but try http://www.fineartinkjetpaper.com/ . Good quality, very reasonable price. ----------------------------------------------------- Brian Corll
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbi Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 11:22 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Digital BW] Pre-cut hinged window mats I'm looking for an inexpensive source for pre-cut hinged window mats. I see them at Light Impressions for $15.00 each, but that seems very high priced. Thanks for any tips Debbi [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2009-01-18 by the_des_bois
You might have a look at http://www.matcutter.com/home_oneStep.php and the one step mats: http://www.matcutter.com/downloads/22911stepinstuctional110708.pdf Denis --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Debbi <corkie@...> wrote:
> > I'm looking for an inexpensive source for pre-cut hinged window mats. > I see them at Light Impressions for $15.00 each, but that seems very > high priced. > Thanks for any tips > Debbi >
2009-01-18 by Debbi
Oh, sorry, print 11x14 mat exterior 16X20 I'll check out your link thx, Debbi
>Debbi, > >You don't say what sizes you're looking for, but try >http://www.fineartinkjetpaper.com/ . Good quality, very reasonable price. > > > >----------------------------------------------------- > >Brian Corll
2009-01-18 by Brian Corll
Debbi, I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about half of the Light Impressions price. That includes backing board and taping. I use the mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. ----------------------------------------------------- Brian Corll
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbi Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 2:49 PM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Digital BW] Pre-cut hinged window mats Oh, sorry, print 11x14 mat exterior 16X20 I'll check out your link thx, Debbi >Debbi, > >You don't say what sizes you're looking for, but try >http://www.fineartinkjetpaper.com/ . Good quality, very reasonable price. > > > >----------------------------------------------------- > >Brian Corll [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2009-01-19 by Debbi
Thanks Just the ticket!! Debbi
>Debbi, > >I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about half of the Light >Impressions price. That includes backing board and taping. I use the >mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. > > > >----------------------------------------------------- > >Brian Corll > >
2009-01-19 by Paul Whiting
Ditto here on Alphamat Spanish White. Been using it for years, it's the best match I could find for my silver gelatin darkroom prints done with Ilford MGIV glossy (dried semi-matte on a screen). But now, in this digital b/w world, it may be too white for some of the non-OBA papers out there. Don't know... I'm off on another quest, it would appear! Paul > Hi, > I have now stuck with Alphamat Spanish White for a long time - it's about the same shade as photorag (vellum surface). > > Or Crescent Brite White Ragmat - very close to Spanish White.
2009-01-19 by pr_roark
"Brian Corll" <briancorll@...> wrote: > > Debbi, > > I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about > half of the Light Impressions price. That includes backing > board and taping. I use the > mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. > Light Impressions has a pack of 5 hinged, pre-cut mats for $37.95. See http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/item.action?itemGroupId=97 I'm not sure how they compare, but these work for me. Paul www.PaulRoark.com
2009-01-19 by Debbi
The Light Impressions I already buy are 5 for $79.95 ... Oh I see. These are white. I want black. I guess I'm stuck with the higher price. Thanks Debbi
>"Brian Corll" <briancorll@...> wrote: >> >> Debbi, >> >> I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about >> half of the Light Impressions price. That includes backing >> board and taping. I use the >> mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. >> > >Light Impressions has a pack of 5 hinged, pre-cut mats for $37.95. See >http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/item.action?itemGroupId=97 > >I'm not sure how they compare, but these work for me. > >Paul >www.PaulRoark.com
2009-01-19 by Phil Radlick
Debbi, if you have not already looked at this site, I suggest you do. I have been using them for years and they are an excellent team and their prices are really good as well. www.framedestination.com <http://www.framedestination.com/> Best, Phil
-----Original Message----- From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Debbi Sent: Monday, January 19, 2009 8:21 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Pre-cut hinged window mats The Light Impressions I already buy are 5 for $79.95 ... Oh I see. These are white. I want black. I guess I'm stuck with the higher price. Thanks Debbi >"Brian Corll" <briancorll@...> wrote: >> >> Debbi, >> >> I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about >> half of the Light Impressions price. That includes backing >> board and taping. I use the >> mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. >> > >Light Impressions has a pack of 5 hinged, pre-cut mats for $37.95. See >http://www.lightimp <http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/item.action?itemGroupId=97> ressionsdirect.com/item.action?itemGroupId=97 > >I'm not sure how they compare, but these work for me. > >Paul >www.PaulRoark.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2009-01-19 by Mark Rogers
My company does not carry them pre-hinged, but we have over 80 different mat sizes and 60 frame sizes. We also sell clearbags. Cheers, Mark Frame Destination, Inc. http://blog.framedestination.com http://www.framedestination.com http://www.pbase.com/lila161 --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Debbi <corkie@...> wrote: > > I'm looking for an inexpensive source for pre-cut hinged window mats. > I see them at Light Impressions for $15.00 each, but that seems very
> high priced. > Thanks for any tips > Debbi >
2009-01-20 by Cort Anderson
Also check out www.matcutter.com, they have a minimum order of 25 but they will custom cut and have great service and quality. cort On Jan 18, 2009, at 6:02 PM, Debbi wrote: > Thanks Just the ticket!! > Debbi > > > > > >> Debbi, >> >> I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about half of >> the Light >> Impressions price. That includes backing board and taping. I use the >> mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> >> Brian Corll >> >> > > ------------------------------------ > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and other > resources as they are often being updated. > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish > to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting > this same page. > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages > to keep them short. > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or > flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative users may be removed > from the membership without notice. > - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of digital > B&W printing. Users who persistently make off-topic posts may be > removed from the membership. > - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group rules and > guidelines, and to abide by the actions and decisions of the group > Owner and Moderators. See Group Topic, Rules and Guidelines in the > Files section: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ > > BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE > PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE > OWNER AND MODERATORS OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL > NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, > CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, > DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE > LOSSES (EVEN IF THE OWNER AND MODERATORS OF DIGITAL BW, THE > PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH > DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE > DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR > ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR > CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; > OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO > GROUP. > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Cort Anderson Training Wheels, llc www.trwheels.com 620-488-2960 620-488-3196 fax
2009-01-21 by dgolombek
Just received Daniel Smith sale catalog (danieldsmith.com) and they have five-pack, 16x20" outside, 10.5x13.5" inside white or black for $21.62. Dennis --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Cort Anderson <cort@...> wrote:
> > Also check out www.matcutter.com, they have a minimum order of 25 but > they will custom cut and have great service and quality. > > cort > > On Jan 18, 2009, at 6:02 PM, Debbi wrote: > > > Thanks Just the ticket!! > > Debbi > > > > > > > > > > > >> Debbi, > >> > >> I see 11 X 14 on 16 X 20 at $ 40.95 for a pack of 5, about half of > >> the Light > >> Impressions price. That includes backing board and taping. I use the > >> mat/mount combos, and they're very nice. > >> > >> > >> > >> ----------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> Brian Corll > >> > >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and other > > resources as they are often being updated. > > > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint > > > > If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish > > to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting > > this same page. > > > > Please follow these basic guidelines: > > - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages > > to keep them short. > > - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or > > flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative users may be removed > > from the membership without notice. > > - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of digital > > B&W printing. Users who persistently make off-topic posts may be > > removed from the membership. > > - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group rules and > > guidelines, and to abide by the actions and decisions of the group > > Owner and Moderators. See "Group Topic, Rules and Guidelines" in the > > Files section: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ > > > > BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE > > PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE > > "OWNER" AND "MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL > > NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, > > CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, > > DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE > > LOSSES (EVEN IF THE "OWNER" AND "MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE > > PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH > > DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE > > DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR > > ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR > > CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; > > OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO > > GROUP. > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > -- > Cort Anderson > Training Wheels, llc > www.trwheels.com > 620-488-2960 > 620-488-3196 fax >
2009-01-21 by dnjbackup
My frustration with all these pre-cut mats is that I don't want to lose half an inch in both dimensions of my print. I prefer to show some of the paper of the photo in the window (say 1/4" all round). So that means I can buy a pre-cut mat for a 5x7 and use it on a 4x6 print, but none of the other sizes work. Am I really the only person that wants this? Is everyone else happy to crop the print when they frame it? Daniel
2009-01-21 by ann clancy
no, i have custom cut matts made at redi matt and do more than a dozen at a time to lower the price, or cut my own. � not many options, but it is about the only way to have my "cake" and eat it too" � ann --- On Wed, 1/21/09, dnjbackup <dnj@...> wrote:
From: dnjbackup <dnj@...>
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Pre-cut hinged window mats
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 4:40 PM
My frustration with all these pre-cut mats is that I don't want to
lose half an inch in both dimensions of my print. I prefer to show
some of the paper of the photo in the window (say 1/4" all round). So
that means I can buy a pre-cut mat for a 5x7 and use it on a 4x6
print, but none of the other sizes work. Am I really the only person
that wants this? Is everyone else happy to crop the print when they
frame it?
Daniel
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]2009-01-22 by Debbi
Thank you! Debbi
>Just received Daniel Smith sale catalog (danieldsmith.com) and they >have five-pack, >16x20" outside, 10.5x13.5" inside white or black for $21.62. >Dennis
2009-01-22 by Mark Rogers
When I went into the framing industry one of the standards I deviated from was standard openings. I did not like getting a mat for an 8x10 photo that had an opening of 7 1/2 x 9 1/2. Instead my company standardized on 1/4 inch smaller so 8x10 is 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 so that only 1/8 inch is covered by the mat. Of course my bigger problem was that I didn't want to crop 8x12 down to 8x10 or 12x18 down to 11x14 which is the main reason I got into framing. In the case of floating the image so that nothing is lost you mostly have to go custom but wholesale mat companies such as mine will cut anything you want. Cheers, Mark Frame Destination, Inc. http://blog.framedestination.com http://www.framedestination.com http://www.pbase.com/lila161 --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dnjbackup" <dnj@...> wrote: > > My frustration with all these pre-cut mats is that I don't want to > lose half an inch in both dimensions of my print. I prefer to show > some of the paper of the photo in the window (say 1/4" all round). So
> that means I can buy a pre-cut mat for a 5x7 and use it on a 4x6 > print, but none of the other sizes work. Am I really the only person > that wants this? Is everyone else happy to crop the print when they > frame it? > > Daniel >
2009-01-22 by Arthur Fink
I'm working on a proposal for a public art project, that might include a number of photographs printed 3' x 8' (or maybe 3' x 6') mounted on a substrate, and mounted on posts in the ground like a sign. The substrate might be wood or metal. Not sure whether the prints would be color or black and white. Have any of you done any such project? Any suggestions on materials, vendors, possible cost estimates. My concept is to surround a new school building with images of that building in various stages of construction (or pre-construction). Thanks much, Arthur Fink A r t h u r . F i n k . P h o t o g r a p h y ------------------------------------------------- Ten New Island Avenue . land 207.766.5722 Peaks Island, Maine 04108 . cell 207.615.5722 www.arthurfinkphoto.com . af@... Buy my Dance! book www.arthurfinkphoto.com/dance Problems with my e-mail address? My provider has been returning some mail as if it were spam! You can address me at arthurfinkphoto@...
2009-01-22 by Louis Dina
Arthur, 3M makes a product called ControlTac, which is a clear peel and stick material designed for printing billboards, images on the sides of trucks, etc. It can be B&W or color. If I am not mistaken, they use solvent based inks. I think they are using 6 or 8 color VuTek inkjet printers. It is designed to hold up in the environment, and you can get it laminated for even better protection. Applying the film to the substrate takes some expertise and practice. I mounted a 4' X 6' foot print on 1/4" thick paneling and have it hanging in my garage. The paneling I used was the material they use to build shower stalls, and the print is adhering to the shiny, white side. It is very permanent. I only did this once, but the quality was good, especially considering it was a digital original from a Canon 40D. I got the print from Calaway Systems in Courtland, Alabama. They do a LOT of this type of thing for people like FedEx, etc. If you want to talk to an expert about it, (who is also a rabid color management freak), contact Richard Brackin at Calaway...robrackn@.... There may be other alternatives that are better, but at least this is one worth considering. Regards, Lou Dina --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@...m, Arthur Fink <af@...> wrote:
> > I'm working on a proposal for a public art project, that might > include a number of photographs printed 3' x 8' (or maybe 3' x 6') > mounted on a substrate, and mounted on posts in the ground like a > sign. The substrate might be wood or metal. Not sure whether the > prints would be color or black and white. > > Have any of you done any such project? Any suggestions on materials, > vendors, possible cost estimates. > > My concept is to surround a new school building with images of that > building in various stages of construction (or pre-construction). > > > > Thanks much, > > > Arthur Fink > > A r t h u r . F i n k . P h o t o g r a p h y > ------------------------------------------------- > Ten New Island Avenue . land 207.766.5722 > Peaks Island, Maine 04108 . cell 207.615.5722 > www.arthurfinkphoto.com . af@... > > Buy my Dance! book www.arthurfinkphoto.com/dance > > Problems with my e-mail address? My provider has > been returning some mail as if it were spam! You > can address me at arthurfinkphoto@... >
2009-01-23 by richardeskin
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "dnjbackup" <dnj@...> wrote: > > My frustration with all these pre-cut mats is that I don't want to > lose half an inch in both dimensions of my print. I prefer to show > some of the paper of the photo in the window (say 1/4" all round). So > that means I can buy a pre-cut mat for a 5x7 and use it on a 4x6 > print, but none of the other sizes work. Am I really the only person > that wants this? Is everyone else happy to crop the print when they > frame it? > > Daniel > That is why I started cutting my own mats. I can size as I want, I can cover 1/8 or 1/4" of mat or expose as desired. I can compose to any proportion I want. You can get a simple mat cutting set for $50-100 and depending on how many prints you mat, it might pay for itself fairly quickly and provide the satisfaction of doing it all yourself. Most art stores carry linen hinge tape that you can use to connect the mats. Good luck.
2009-01-23 by john castronovo
You can get such prints made at nearly any decent sign shop these days. Anyone who does vehicle wraps should be able to help too because they're using the same stuff. There's no need to seek out a VuTek printer since many smaller machines are available from all the usual players.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Louis Dina" Arthur, 3M makes a product called ControlTac, which is a clear peel and stick material designed for printing billboards, images on the sides of trucks, etc. It can be B&W or color. If I am not mistaken, they use solvent based inks. I think they are using 6 or 8 color VuTek inkjet printers. It is designed to hold up in the environment, and you can get it laminated for even better protection. Applying the film to the substrate takes some expertise and practice. I mounted a 4' X 6' foot print on 1/4" thick paneling and have it hanging in my garage. The paneling I used was the material they use to build shower stalls, and the print is adhering to the shiny, white side. It is very permanent. I only did this once, but the quality was good, especially considering it was a digital original from a Canon 40D. I got the print from Calaway Systems in Courtland, Alabama. They do a LOT of this type of thing for people like FedEx, etc. If you want to talk to an expert about it, (who is also a rabid color management freak), contact Richard Brackin at Calaway...robrackn@.... There may be other alternatives that are better, but at least this is one worth considering.