Perspex Print- A Stunning Way To Display An Image
Method of printingThe method of acrylic or perspex printing follows two methods. They are:
·   Bonding method: In this method, the image gets printed on a photographic quality special clear vinyl in a reverse pattern. This is usually done at a high resolution. After that, it is sealed to the reverse side of the acrylic. Then the entire panel is passed under a heat press to ensure that the vinyl does not get removed easily. This method is far more better than an ordinary photographic print as it has more vibrant photographic colors.
·   Direct printing method: This method involves lying the acrylic on a printer. The job of the printer is to run its head over the acrylic so that the image gets printed directly. These printers can"t print white colors so if there is any portion in the image which is white will become see through after the job is done. Due to this disadvanatge many companies does not prefer using this method.
·   Fitting of the perspex or the acrylic print
Fitting an acrylic print is not a tough job. It is usually done in two parts. First, a screw is pushed into the brick or the wall through the hole running through the entire length of the barrrel. After this is done, the perspex is held against the wall and the smaller part is screwed through the acrylic in the large barrel. The end result is that, the screws are not visible and the image stands out 1 inch from the wall.
Advantages of acrylic prints:
·   The main advantage of acrylic print is that it can be placed anywhere, like living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. It is not necessary that such prints can be used only inside a house, they can be placed even outside. This is because such prints are done on a vinyl image with solvent based inks. This prevents the image from getting damaged easily when hung outside. Herein lies the value of a good quality giclee print.
·   Another advantage of acrylic print is the flexibility to print any type of image, either on acrylic or perspex.
·   A 10mm piece of acrylic is the best choice as it gives a prism type effect from its side and can add more depth to the image.
There are different type of acrylic or perspex prints and among them the cast perspex is of a superior quality and lasts longer.This gives the image an ultra clear look with added shine. Extruded acrylic should be avoided as they are not stable and easily gets wrapped over a certain period of time.
There are many companies which offer acrylic prints. However, it is always advisable to check whether the company uses the best method or not and whether they can provide superior quality cast perspex or not. Another important thing which you should consider while opting for giclee printing is to ask for a free trial. This would give you an idea about how the image will appear in the final make. There are many reputed companies which offer such facilities and it is better to choose one of such companies. This is because such companies come with a guarantee and there are less chances of the money going waste in case the image does not turn out as desired. After all, a well made giclee print makes for a priceless piece of art.