Prints that are unstretched are shipped rolled in a roll tube. Large
volume unstretched print orders may be shipped flat. The advantage to
unstretched prints are that we can offer more print sizes whereas with
the stretched option we are limited to the sizes of the stretcher frames.
If you plan to have a framer "gallery wrap" the print in which
the printed area goes on the side or have it custom framed in a size
that is not standard, you may want to choose the unstretched option.
The normal method for when we stretch a print is to secure the canvas
with staples on the side. Since canvas stretches a little a slight amount
of
print "bleed" may
wrap over the sides.
Because the stapes are visible most people will frame their print. When
searching for a frame make sure you find a frame deep enough since the
mounted print is approximately 3/4 inches deep.
Unlike the standard wrap method the oversized wrap print has the staples
in the back. A slight amount of print "bleed" may wrap over
the sides. This method is used for large size prints (usually 20 x 30" or
when prints have at least one side equal or longer than 30 inches. This
is to prevent bowing in of the stretcher bars.
Because the stapes are in the back some people will hang these prints
up without a frame.
*About Borders Added to prints
Standard giclee canvas and large format paper prints that are not mounted
will have a 1 to 2" extra margin (border) added around the printed area
for handling, framing and mounting purposes. Some smaller paper
prints may only have about a 1/4
inch
margin.
**Stretcher
Bars for Canvas Prints
We use pre-cut stretcher bars that are 3/4 inch in depth. This means that
a stretched and mounted prints extends 3/4 inch out from the wall.
These are in both even and odd
numbers from 8 through 35 and even numbers from 36 to 48.
***About Wrapping Image Around Sides
At this time we do not offer "gallery wrap" style
of stretching and mounting in which the printed area wraps all the way around
the sides to the back. If you plan on having a print gallery wrapped, we recommend
ordering an unstretched print. Please make sure your framer that does the gallery
wrapping is familiar with proper gallery wrapping techniques to prevent damage
to the print.
**Stretcher
Bars for Canvas Prints