GUIDE TO PRINTING AND MOUNTING

Basic requirements are;

An image can be printed to any size, usually A3 being the largest size. So, to keep it simple first time, look at a standard A4 print, or A3 print or even a square 12” x 12” print.

There are two ways to produce a printed image – print on your own printer, or have an image printed for you by one of our recommended print outlets;

1. Paul Hodson (DCC Member) M.07990 531819  www.framedit.co.uk  

2. DS Colour Labs Ltd https://dscolourlabs.co.uk/

3. Loxley Colour https://www.loxleycolour.com/prints

When using a 3rd party printer ensure you read all their requirements regarding size, colour space, profiling, paper choice etc.. These retailers may also mount the image for you.

Mount boards: Next stage is to mount your image.

Buy pre-cut mount boards available with many different apertures ready to take your image. These are available from Paper Spectrum. https://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/ and are under-cut by a few millimetres allowing the mount to fit neatly over the print.

Pack of 5 A4 Ice white or Antique white pre-cut 

Pack of 5 A3 Textured snow white pre cut 

Pack of 5 square 280x280mm, snow white textured pre-cut 

Also pack of backing boards. https://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/greyboard-backing-1000mic-500x400mm-4506-p.asp

Craft Tape from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crafters-Companion-Paper-Crafting-Projects-Pack/dp/B07NDDZ962/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=crafter%27s+companion+low+tack+tape&qid=1634023453&sr=8-5 

Double Sided Tape:https://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/double-sided-tape-25mm-x-50mtr-7776-p.asp

Protective sleeves:https://www.paperspectrum.co.uk/clear-re-sealable-bags--protective-sleeves-5422-p.asp

Spectrum charge delivery so collating an order with another member(s) will be cost-effective.

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