The popularity of your photo to canvas prints has grown considerably over the last couple of years and with is so have the number of companies selling your photo to canvas products. So how do you choose which company to use? Is price the main factor or should you be looking for the details?

Types of Canvas

The weight and type of canvas is important, a company that uses a top of the range canvas will state which make of canvas they use, otherwise it could be a cheap import. Too many companies say they use 100% cotton canvas as it is better than a poly cotton blend well in some cases this is true but a high-quality poly cotton blend is better than a cheap 100% cotton canvas, the same as a high quality 100% cotton canvas is better than a cheap poly cotton canvas. A 100% cotton canvas has a more authentic canvas look which is given by the less uniformed rougher weave, which in my opinion is better for artwork and painting reproductions. A poly cotton blend has a more uniformed look to it so suits photographs more than a 100% cotton canvas. The canvas also needs to have a good weight, I wouldn’t recommend anything below 350gsm as a heavier canvas can be stretched tighter and so will not sag with time, some canvases can be as thin as paper from your printer at home so beware.

Inks

The basic rule is that if the inks used are not pigment inks you should not be buying it. The most popular printers used by canvas printers are the Epson printers and use genuine Epson Ultrachrome inks which are all pigment inks and in my opinion the best around.

Wood frame or stretcher bars?

The main thing to look for regarding the frame is the type of wood used. As wood is a porous material it is susceptible to water in the atmosphere, and can warp over time due to expanding and shrinking with water absorption. The wood needs to be kiln dried as it will not warp over time. The main advantage for using stretcher bars is that they have a shaped edge at the front so that the canvas is not resting on the frame at the front, normal square frames have the canvas resting on them and over time you may find you can see where the frame edge ends.

Is it laminated?

If it is a quality print then it will keep it’s colour for years even in direct sunlight so it does not need laminating for this reason, although lamination will increase it’s life. The main reason a print needs laminating is to protect it from scratches and chips, and also to ensure it can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Laminating will double the life of your canvas ensuring that it can be moved around without risk of cracking or chipping.

I hope this has helped you to know what to look for when buying a your photo to canvas print.

By: JS Fox

Anniversary And Wedding Photographs

Choosing the right photograph means finding one that you and your partner both like. Your main wedding photo may be a good place to start but any photograph of the two of you together or of the whole family will not only make a well received anniversary gift but will look incredible once its hanging from the wall. Used as home décor items and as personal treats, the photo canvas print makes a superb personalised anniversary gift for her or for him. Even if you’re buying the happy couple, a canvas print is ideal.

The Right Crop

Opting for the right photograph means finding one that has the right crop as well but because Bags of Love can customise the canvas to match your requirements you can have any photograph converted and enlarged to make a photo canvas print. Standard sizes go up to 1 metre in length but Bags of Love will cater to virtually any other size requirements including extra large canvas prints.

Photo Montages From Bags Of Love

Another good way to turn a canvas print into a personalised anniversary gift is through the addition of a photo montage. You can create your own montage or have us do it for you and then have this printed onto the same high quality canvas. You could display six of your favourite wedding photographs or twelve photographs of your ten years together; the greatest thing about personalised anniversary gifts like the photo canvas print is that it’s you that gets to personalise them according to your own preferences and those of your partner.

Photo-Canvas can convert your photographs into Canvas art using your photograph exactly as provided or converting it into pop art or black and white before printing onto a high quality Stretched Photo Canvas.

By: Sarah Maria Williams

Printing photos on canvas is the latest trend in the printing industry. If you have a great passion for art and want to display beautiful pictures on your walls, then photo prints on canvas are the best option. Canvas photo prints can also be used for product promotion, advertisements and for tradeshow displays.

The photos are printed on 100% heavy weight pure cotton canvas. This type is durable, enabling excellent framing capability and provides high image quality. Large format printers with pigmented inks are used for printing. These printers embed vibrant colours on the canvas, which are then allowed to dry. Finally, after drying the canvas is stretched and fastened across wooden bars. It is stapled at its edges and then it is ready for hanging. In the case of large sized substrate, a stretcher with cross bars is used in order to prevent the frame from twisting. After mounting the canvas on to the frame, some printing service providers also give a coating of varnish to it to give a graceful appearance.

The elegance and beauty of photo canvas prints can easily grasp the attention of onlookers and make any event vibrant. As regards businesses, these elegant prints are the best tools for effective communication, making customers aware of new products and services. No other medium can compete with canvas because of its capability for excellent fusion of colour and graphics.

Printing photos on canvas has become very popular nowadays with more and more people realizing that this is the best way to keep your magical moments afresh.

By: Monique Stephen