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What is a Canvas Print?
Canvas prints are a modern alterative to traditional picture frames. Our canvas prints are photographs or images blown up and printed onto 350gms 100% cotton canvas material.
This canvas material is stretched and secured over an expandable wooden frame called 'stretcher bars'.
Once secured, the frame is then stretched using specially made wedges which tighten the canvas over the frame.
The end result is a picture that looks like a 'slab' on your wall that is a much more modern alternative to traditional picture frames.
The picture is continued around the edges of the frame to produce a neat and effective finish.
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How do I order?
Click on the shop link to view sizes and prices of our prints.
Choose the canvas/photo size you want and click "add".
Select an effect (if any) and *upload your image/photo (or email it to us later). Finally, make your payment via our secure shopping cart and that's it.
We contact you with any queries and send you your "proof". This is a full scale, low resolution image of your finished canvas print. You give us the go-ahead or request any changes and once all parties are happy (we make sure you are), we get printing.
Finally, you receive a custom handmade canvas print ready to hang. Then you can sit back, relax and admire your art.
You can also find us on ebay via our shop name:
digital-printing-wales
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What is a proof?
A proof is basically your image cropped to the correct size to fit the frame size requested along with any effects. Photographs usually come in a landscape or portrait layout which do not automatically fit all frame sizes (particularly square frames).
For canvas prints we clearly mark around the outside of the image the areas that will be used to wrap around the wood frame. The image contained within this marked off area will be visible from the side of the canvas but not the front.
We take pride in our work and will only produce the finished canvas/photo once you (the customer) is happy that the image will contain the correct image, not losing any vital areas in the process if any scaling is required.
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How long will it take to get my order?
We aim to despatch goods within 3-5 working days from receipt of your payment, usually sooner, and deliver goods to you within 3 working days from despatch. However we may not be able to provide an exact delivery date or time of day.
Next day and 48 hour delivery applies once we have confirmation your proof is accepted.
Photo restoration/colourization and digitisation of photo collections will take longer; We can give an estimated timescale after reviewing the pictures.
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What variations are available for my photo?
Please let us know if you have a special request, we can remove simple blemishes and red eye etc... for you prior to printing at no extra charge.
Please note that if a substantial amount of work is required additional costs may apply if you want them carried out. Free estimates are always given prior to starting any work for you.
See the effects page for further details.
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What hardware/software do you use?
We use an Epson 7800 to produce our prints, Adobe Photoshop CS2 for digital editing and Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 for web design.
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What delivery options do you offer?
We offer several options for delivery. You will be prompted for selection on checkout.
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Do you offer trade discount?
Yes. Please see the trade page for more information.
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What Is a Giclée Print?
Giclée print refers to a digital reproduction using state of the art inkjet technology. The word "giclée", comes from the French word "le gicleur" meaning "nozzle", or more specifically "gicler" meaning "to squirt, spurt, or spray.
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What if I want a size that is not a 'standard size'? can I choose my own size?
Please contact us for a quote.
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How long will my prints last?
Using the new Epson UltraChrome K3 inks, Colour prints will last 75 years, and Black & White prints will last 100 years or more.
The more direct sunlight an image receives the more chance this has of fading the print. We use special UV protective coatings with our prints so this effect will be minimal but we do recommend placing your prints out if direct sunlight if possible.
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How do I hang my canvas?
We include a set of simple instructions with every order on how to hang your canvas correctly. Hanging a series can be a bit tricky, if you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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How do I clean my canvas?
Remove the canvas from the wall, with a lint free soft cloth gently clean the canvas, being careful not to add to much pressure. We recommend using a feather duster once and a while to keep the majority of dust at bay.
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Does the picture on the canvas wrap around the edges of the frame?
Yes all canvas prints wrap all the way round the edges of the frame and do not distort from the view from the front.
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What size does my own image need to be?
We recommend a file size of at least 500kb although the bigger the better. If you are creating your own digital artwork we recommend 300 dpi. We will of course notify you if we feel the image is unsuitable prior to any editing and printing.
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