In this post we thought we would give our customers a better idea of what goes into making a canvas print, from start to finish. So let’s jump right in.
The first thing we do is prep the image for printing. You can see the details of the process here. For this post we’re using a public domain image of the jazz legend Louis Armstrong- By the way public domain archives are a great source for images.
Once the photo has been prepped, we send it to print. We print all of our canvas prints at 1080×1080 dpi. We use eco friendly inks, and archival quality canvas.
Here’s a close up of the canvas texture and print quality:
Once the printing process is done, we allow the inks to dry for about an hour. We then apply a clear semi gloss protective coating on the surface of the canvas print. This does two things: adds UV protection, and increases scratch resistance.
Next it’s time to stretch the canvas print. We use kiln dried stretcher bars. Here’s a closer look.
Here’s a detailed shot of a corner fold:
Once the canvas stretching is done, we then finish the canvas with a Tyvek paper backing, two “D” hooks, and plastic coated wire that’s rated for 30 lbs. Our canvas prints are truly ready to hang right out of the box.
Finally a shot of the finished product!
Well that’s about it, We hope you find this helpful and maybe even slightly interesting. Cheers!
