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09/09/2013 10:43:46 AM · #1 |
I am about to order an aluminyzed 16x20 print I bought on a groupon. I have a week left to order so I have to get on it!
What's your experience ordering the white versus silver? I saw some aluminum prints at the WHCC show and it seemed to me white was better.
And what about matte versus glossy?
Here's what I'm thinking about printing....one of the few I don't have a large show piece for, though I have it 20x26 in my dining room!
This one is not terrifically high res (taken with my G2 quite a while back). It looks fine large on print, but if you think Aluminum behaves differently, let me know!
What do you think about that on Aluminum? (If have a suggestion for one of my photos that would be better, let me know.)
Message edited by author 2013-09-09 10:47:13. |
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09/09/2013 12:33:34 PM · #2 |
Hmmmm. Well, first off, I think your choice of image will work fabulously on this type of print. I've never printed anything on aluminum, however all of them that I've seen use the aluminum as "white," in other words, what would be white is actually the silver aluminum. As far as matte vs. glossy, I am assuming that this is due to a protective cover coat that is perhaps sprayed on? It would have to be either that or the surface treatment on the aluminum. Can't be of much help there.
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09/09/2013 12:43:44 PM · #3 |
| Other than providing you with a built-in rigid substrate, I'm not sure what the point would be of printing on white(ned) aluminum vs. printing on white paper and mounting the print, but I haven't seen an example so I'm only speculating about that. |
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09/09/2013 01:04:05 PM · #4 |
I use meridianpro.com. Might be different than WHCC. I order and sell a lot of 20x30 photographs on aluminum. I consistently order Standard Glossy White. The Standard surface has a bright white backing layer that gives your image a sense of depth and vibrant colors. (the alternative option is Brushed aluminum with a transparent backing layer. Haven't tried that.)
Your image is a good candidate for aluminum.
I choose images for which I want the colors to be even more vibrant. Details are sharper on aluminum. The aluminum prints are durable, without glass. No mat needed. No frame needed, but can be framed if the customer wants. And, waterproof. I sell 20x30 aluminum prints for $295, which includes a large shadow mount. (I've sold five in the past week.)
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09/09/2013 01:55:02 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by hahn23:
I choose images for which I want the colors to be even more vibrant. Details are sharper on aluminum. The aluminum prints are durable, without glass. No mat needed. No frame needed, but can be framed if the customer wants. And, waterproof. I sell 20x30 aluminum prints for $295, which includes a large shadow mount. (I've sold five in the past week.) |
Thanks for the info ... I have a few images I've been wanting to print on aluminum, especially this one -- I've printed it 16x20 on Kodak's metallic paper and it looks like you could cut yourself on the metal edges ...  |
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09/09/2013 02:17:48 PM · #6 |
| I usually print on the silver aluminum. It gives a fabulous glow to the images. It's best used on images that have deep tones, and subject matter that requires a "glow". |
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09/09/2013 03:27:01 PM · #7 |
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09/09/2013 03:45:07 PM · #8 |
| Yes, the sunsets and fruit basket with truly pop and "glow" with the silver background. Printing on aluminum also gives the added charm of the image looking different from different angles, depending on where the light hits it. |
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