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Now you know why all of the things I print with the lab I use McKenna Pro is on metal. I do not do decorator stuff in the apartment instead it is wall papered in aluminum I use a variety of finishes from them depending on the print and how much reflection I want.So, I tried the WHCC metal print white semi gloss. 12x18
It’s WOW!!!
Captured with my iPhone. From the side and front showing the reflection and of the 5k hallway LED bulb.
The colors are real and life like, I can see the dark green in the silhouette of the sunrise. I can stand and stare in front of it. I feel like I’m sitting right there on the boat.
My personal nature is very much reflecting. A photo on the wall isn’t just decoration, It’s bringing back the good feeling of being there, I can experience the emotions again.
My wifes priority is art, symmetrical, triangles, etc. For me, it’s all about telling a story, when I look on it, I’m there again.
Gazing on the image on the top left tree are two Osprey’s in their nest.
I don’t know if I ever want to print paper again… this looks like a high-end monitor.
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I want to try a matel print in matt.Now you know why all of the things I print with the lab I use McKenna Pro is on metal. I do not do decorator stuff in the apartment instead it is wall papered in aluminum I use a variety of finishes from them depending on the print and how much reflection I want.
I have done a few in matte ... McKenna Pro finishes: I do more semi-gloss than anything but it depends on the image. They have a wide range of mounts and frames ... most often I just use the sawtooth hanger mount. Their float frames are spendy but nice.I want to try a matel print in matt.
Try metallic lustre...I want to try a matel print in matt.
My limited experience with PSA competitions is the same, Eric. The judges consistently want the blacks to be truly black... One of the biggest kickouts in PPA competitions is the blacks are not really black ...
I’m not seeing this optionTry metallic lustre...
Sorry to have mislead you! It is a paper choice not necessarily from WHCC. I print some of my own photos on Lustre Metallic from Red River Papers. If you have a photo printer, you should try their sample papers.I’m not seeing this option
Can you link to a page?
Metal Prints - WHCC
Printed on high-quality aluminum for an impressive display that stands the test of time.www.whcc.com
I decided for now to leave the printing for printing professionals. I’m not printing wall hangers on a daily basis.Sorry to have mislead you! It is a paper choice not necessarily from WHCC. I print some of my own photos on Lustre Metallic from Red River Papers. If you have a photo printer, you should try their sample papers.
Yes - and it's another very good paper.WHCC offers Hahnemühle Photo Rag Metallic Paper. Is it the same idea as the Lustre Metallic from Red River?
Question, Is printing on glossy paper the same effect as printing on metal?Yes - and it's another very good paper.
Each has its own look. There are images that look great on glossy paper. Some people like and others hate metallic prints. It's completely a matter of personal preference and personal taste.Question, Is printing on glossy paper the same effect as printing on metal?
The reason I ask, I don’t like glossy prints, it looks cheap and unrealistic, but I loved the metal
That makes sense.Thanks Eric.
I already have this print in Fine Art luster. For R&D, I ordered this in:
Metal Print White Matte 16x24
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I also wanted to try on this photo:
Fine Art Photo Rag Metallic 10x20
On 1/4" Black Foamboard
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Let’s see what I get and how they look.
I’m trying foam board as a backing, because the other options are warping.
If the Metal in matte look good, I will replace all fine art lusture with metal, because its not going to warp, and I hope it can be dusted and slightly cleaned.