Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/09/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, thanks! On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: > When printed on the aluminum, it is a metal print. There are several > printing surfaces to choose from: glossy and luster are the two I've used. > When doing your on print and mounting it on dibond, you can "laminate" with > either satin or gloss as far as I am aware. > > There is a block mounted on the back to hold it or, as I prefer, a wood > cleat hanger http://diffusercity.com/how-they-mount/ > > Of course with the print mounted on aluminum, you don't have to laminate > it, but then the print is unprotected. Same process as gatorboard... > > Is that what you were asking Jayanand? > > > On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 8:43 PM, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at > gmail.com>wrote: > >> Bob, >> Is that what is called a "metal print"? How do you display it - as it >> is, rather like laminates? >> Cheers >> Jayanand >> >> On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 5:30 AM, Robert G Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > I've been using Aspen Creek Photo's printing on aluminum very >> successfully. Requires a couple of small proof prints as well as >> conversations via phone, but I like the results. The surface is a titch >> warmer than the Epson Exhibition Fiber so BW isn't as good as hoped. >> > >> > I've also worked with Mike Chambers at Picture Element in Santa Clara. >> He can take a print (or print for you) and then mount it on aluminum with >> various laminates. >> > >> > Aluminum is incredibly flat and smooth. Called dibond I think. Bay Photo >> does stuff like this too. >> > Good luck! >> > >> > Bob Adler >> > >> > On Sep 15, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Adam Bridge <abridge at mac.com> wrote: >> > >> >> After looking at Jayanand's panoramas I began to wonder how to >> mount/display an image that might be 6 or 8 feet long. >> >> >> >> Can anyone offer advice? >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> Adam >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Leica Users Group. >> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > -- > Bob Adler > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information