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We only use the finest quality 330gsm, cotton canvas to make our photo to
canvas prints. This artist grade canvas ensures colour longevity, prevents cracking
and is specifically designed to lock in the ink from our 9880 range of printers.
Unfortunately, many canvas manufacturers use low grade 200gsm polyester
canvas (usually imported from China). This canvas is actually yellow but is
later bleached white. This bleach degrades the inks and can cause
discolouration of your artwork in as little as 8 weeks.
The quality of the canvas that is used has a lot to do with the quality of your
finished print. Poor quality canvas will crack on the surface while mounting,
ruining your artwork. We thrive on our customers’ satisfaction and we have
earned a rich reputation by providing only the best to our customers. We have
worked hard to earn our reputation and we would never risk losing it by using
cheaper, sub-standard canvas. Only the best will do!
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Our canvas prints are printed using the Epson 9880 range of large format printers.
The 9880 is the most advanced large format colour and black & white printer in
the market today. These printers set new standards for large format
photographic and fine art printing. Printing at high resolution they
make a big impression with lasting results in both black and white
and vibrant colour. The 8-colour ink set system (which includes three
black inks for increased definition on black and white prints) means
that every tone is captured perfectly/
The technical stuff.
The 9880 features a permanent Micro Piezo print head, Variable-sized Droplet
Technology and Epson's 3.5pl Ultra Micro Dot for superior detail. These machines
produce perfectly neutral grey scale prints, wide colour gamut and smooth tones.
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The type of frame used to make your canvas is very important as it directly affects the lifespan of your print.
We use only the finest European shaped pine stretcher bars to build our frames. This frames are machined to a
high standard and contain no knots or splits. These stretcher bars have a smooth lip which
raises the canvas slightly to avoid creating indented marks on the front of your canvas
caused by the pressure of the frame behind it. We do not use solid, braced together
wood or cheap fir stretcher bars (often made in China, known in the trade as
“Art98” bars) as these are poorly made and do not last. Our stretcher bars also
have machined slots on the inside of the frame to allow us to insert 4 wooden tension
wedges into the inside corners of the frame. These wedges are used to tighten your
canvas further and allow it to be re-tightened over time. Beware of companies that
use plastic tension wedges as they do not stay in place, forcing many companies to glue
them in. This means your canvas can never be re-tightened! Most canvas companies use
either the brace method or “Art98” bars to cut costs. This gives their prints a limited lifespan
Only high quality frames guarantee that your print will have a long life and will look great.
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We apply 3 layers of protective coating to all of our photo to canvas
prints at no extra charge. The varnish we use has been developed
specifically to
protect, preserve and enhance fine canvas art It
is a water-based varnish that enhances the colour of pigmented
inks on matte media and increases resistance to UV light that
causes
image fading. It will also protect your print against
moisture and abrasion.
Many canvas prints are now sold on the internet without such
coatings applied. These untreated canvases will crack at the
corners and will fade dramatically over time.
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Photo on Canvas Prints. Handmade from high quality materials and dispatched fast. Our prices are up to 60% less than our closest competitors!
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