If you’ve never seen your photos printed on metal, you are in for a treat with this one. (If you have, here’s the link to start ordering now.) You can save 20% online right now or get the same deal in-store if you’d like to peruse our samples and consult with our fun, knowledgeable experts on the best way to refresh your home in an instant.
Our sturdy aluminum panels add a crispness and vibrancy to images that is difficult to replicate on other media. They come ready to hang (or stand—smaller sizes come with easel hangers) so your wall can WOW in a flash. The deal is ON through April 30th, in-store and online. Just use code 855 at checkout. Click here to start designing, or read on for all our custom options…
The finish: glossy, matte, or clear
Standing as our standard, the glossy finish has a white base which lets your image show through more or less as-shot (see the additional notes below) with a highly reflective coating on top, to highlight the material. Anything that will pop on glossy paper will pop even more on glossy metal!
The matte finish has the same white base as the glossy finish, but with an anti-reflective coating to minimize fingerprints and soften the overall look. This is a great finish to choose for something that will be displayed near bright lights, as the photo won’t be lost behind overwhelming reflections.
The clear finish is meant to really emphasize the material on which the print is made. The image is pressed into a clear base, which allows the metal to shine through in any area that would otherwise be white. Black and white photos can look incredible on clear aluminum prints, and it can be a great choice for stylish signage.
The corners: straight, 1/8″ round, or 1/4″ round
After cutting the metal to size, the corners have a square corner (as one would expect). This can be quite sharp and the corner is more prone to chipping, so straight corners are only recommended if you have a particular look in mind.
The 1/8″-rounded corner is our most popular choice (the measurement refers to the radius of the circle). This subtle rounding eliminates the sharpness and fragility of the sharp corners yet doesn’t impact the overall look of the print excessively.
At the other extreme, if you would like significantly rounder corners, we can finish your print with a 1/4″ rounding.
The backing: easel or shadow mount
Prints smaller than 8″ x 8″ will receive an easel back by default, making your print ready to display on any flat surface! An easel may be added to prints between 8″ x 8″ and 8″ x 12″, though vertical prints may not be well supported. Easels are not effective for larger prints.
Metal prints 8″ x 8″ and larger will receive a shadow mount by default. (A shadow mount can be added to smaller prints at least 5″ x 5″ for a small additional fee.) A simple zig-zag hanging hole will allow you to easily hang your print with a lovely floating effect.
Don’t forget that aluminum prints can be creatively framed, as well! Frame the metal print itself, or add an informational plaque to a larger display!
Helpful additional notes
- Multi-layer stacked prints are available. Floating a few small prints on a larger background makes for a really eye-catching collage!
- Aluminum prints tend to come out a bit more saturated and contrasty than the same image would look on paper. If you have very specific color needs, never fear—a color matching service is available.
- We are here to help! Stop into any Mike’s Camera to see samples and consult with an expert.
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