Acrylic Versus
Aluminum Metal Prints
A Comparitive Look
When it comes to art and photography, work is only as powerful as the media it is displayed on. That shot that was breathtaking in the moment has to be documented to its fullest potential.
For the modern photographer, the two most common media to reproduce artwork are acrylic and aluminum metal photo prints.
Acrylic Prints
Acrylic prints are a clear substrate cut in various sizes and types. An image is printed directly on the back of the product and sealed to reflect through the clear front. Typically a UV printing process, ink is applied to the back of the plexiglass. To maintain a rigid frame that will not bend and break, most acrylic prints are created out of a thicker material type which can be heavy at larger sizes.
About
- Vivid Colors
- Thick Profile
- Study Material
- May Scratch
Hardware Options
- Stand-Offs
Acrylic Prints
Acrylic prints are a clear substrate cut in various sizes and types. An image is printed directly on the back of the product and sealed to reflect through the clear front. Typically a UV printing process, ink is applied to the back of the plexiglass. To maintain a rigid frame that will not bend and break, most acrylic prints are created out of a thicker material type which can be heavy at larger sizes.
About
- Vivid Colors
- Thick Profile
- Study Material
- May Scratch
Hardware Options
- Stand-Offs
Aluminum Metal Prints
Aluminum metal prints are a sleek and thin profiled product. The outer coating is created for a dye-sublimation process. This process requires printing the image on a paper with specialized ink that becomes a gaseous state and transfers into the pores of the metal coating under extreme pressure and heat. Since this process is a gas transfer, precision is key.
About
- Vivid Colors
- Will Not Scratch Or Yellow
- Thin Profile
- Multiple Mounting Options
Hardware Options
- Stand-Offs
- Floating Frame
- Mounting Box
- Easel Back
Aluminum Metal Prints
Aluminum metal prints are a sleek and thin profiled product. The outer coating is created for a dye-sublimation process. This process requires printing the image on a paper with specialized ink that becomes a gaseous state and transfers into the pores of the metal coating under extreme pressure and heat. Since this process is a gas transfer, precision is key.
About
- Vivid Colors
- Will Not Scratch Or Yellow
- Thin Profile
- Multiple Mounting Options
Hardware Options
- Stand-Offs
- Floating Frame
- Mounting Box
- Easel Back
Regardless of your printed media of choice, it is important to trust your printer and be confident in their color correctness and attention to detail.
Our team of experts are always ready to answer any questions you have, provide a sample, or review your artwork.