Gallery Wrapped Canvas Photos


by Hugh Parker - Date: 2008-10-21 - Word Count: 535 Share This!

Lots of photographers are turning towards canvas print photos nowadays. A photographer has to keep on finding new methods that are profitable for him and do not compromise on the quality of his work at the same time. With this aim in mind, several photographers are getting attracted towards canvas print photos.

The calculation behind this is uncomplicated. A photo canvas print earns more profits than photos on art paper, which is why it is preferred by photographers. That implies that photographers have greater returns per print, which results in a higher turnover. This is because it is inexpensive to create a stretched museum quality art print than a framed photo print with glass and mate.

Almost all the photographers are well aware of the rich advantages of a canvas print, but they lack the expertise to produce high quality artwork. They know the fact that frame shops provide this service, but at exorbitant costs.

However, there are a lot of photographers who have the information on where to hunt for less expensive frames, glass and mate. They have the skill to create a great canvas artwork by bringing together all these materials. It is an added advantage if the photographer is proficient in stretching canvas, since he can exploit this medium to the fullest to increase his profit margins.

Another option for the photographer to make money is a "gallery wrapped" canvas print, which is basically, a print without frame and hung on a wall. There is an internal frame and the canvas is wrapped around it to give a brilliant 3D effect. This is very pleasing to the eyes and has a professional touch to it. Moreover, it saves the artist from spending money on a good frame and maintains a reasonable price for the gallery wrapped print. He doesn't have to waste time in framing the canvas either.

While creating stretched canvas print, some more things that need to be taken care of are the materials which the photographer uses. They play a vital role in earning you profits. Let us have a look at some of these.

1. Canvas:

The Canvas must have excellent imaging characteristics. Photographers must choose mate canvas over gloss or semi-gloss canvas, as it is considered to be finer. For a superb canvas print, ensure that the canvas does not develop cracks on its border.

2. Sealer:

As the name suggests, a sealer is used to seal the surface of the canvas. This makes it malleable for stretching and also saves the canvas from cracking.

3. Stretcher Bars:

You should be careful while using the stretcher bar, as it may create a ghosting effect if the canvas is pressed against this bar. A noticeable line is formed on the printed side due to this effect. The best wood to use for this bar is the Cedar wood, as it will result in a good canvas print.

Photographers who wish to generate higher margins with canvas print need not get tensed if they do not know the procedure. There are many photo galleries which have come up that train the photographers with real life demonstrations on each step of the process. Take advantage of this opportunity and take your business to new heights by switching to a profitable canvas print!


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