I would like to photoprint my pictures on canvas?

Question

What equipment is required and what are the proceedures to print colour photographs on canvas. Canvas sizes 400mm X 500mm approx.

Answer 1

There are quite a few problems but all can be overcome with cash. If you want to do a one off then use one of the many companies around. I decided I wanted to do quite a few so I invested in an HP 130nr, wide format printer. Having got the printer, you then encounter other issues. Is there a canvas available that has been tested with that particular printer? I couldn't find a canvas for my printer so I went for a canvas that had been OK'd for another HP printer.
I initially tried ordinary canvas by taking it off the frame. The inks, or should I say pigments, smudged all over the place. You have to be careful with the substrates of the canvas you select. The next problem, if you have managed to successfully print. is light fastness. If you haven't used a good quality UV proof pigment then the pic will fade. Then, if you got that covered, I would recommend that a giclee varnish is applied.
For that first print, it will cost over £1500.00 (if you are lucky). Like I said, it might be worth while contracting out. Good luck
The whole routine, assuming you have the kit.
1, A good picture with bucket loads of mega pixels.
2, Photoshop or similar for resizing, etc.
3, Find ing a suitable canvas and printing
4, Manufacturing a stretcher to put the canvas on.
5, Getting a good, taught canvas.
6, Apply giclee varnish.

Answer 2

If you want your photos to look like painted portraits, you may want to go with special hardware.

For small projects, if the fabric is bigger than your home printer, your local printing house would probably do it for you. If you can fit it in your home printer, stiffen it by ironing freezer paper to the back, and then add a sheet of cardstock attached by a long piece of tape across the top edge. Don't tape the sides or bottom. Make all edges clean so the printer will think it's just a thick piece of paper. On my printer I choose "felt textured greeting cards". Your printer may have a setting for fabric. To keep the photo bright, I pre-treat my fabric with chemicals from Dharmatrading.com and instead of canvas, I use muslin or Egyptian cotton. Canvas is very thick for the printer, and it's also bumpy so the printing would not be sharp. Use pure white so the colors will be true.

Answer 3

countless manufacturers who make printers additionally make papers that are made to look like canvas, and different agencies which make paper in basic terms have a variety of area of workmanship papers that contain canvas. an extremely stable place to purchase online is B&H image in new york city. ascertain your printer is nicely suited with the paper you elect. some papers won't bend and could desire to be loaded flat for the time of the decrease back of the printer. desire this facilitates. Richardthelion.

Answer 4

You need to size your photograph of which you want to print. Than take it to a printer he will print it for you and than you can paste it on the canvas. He can also size it for you if you ask him to.