Other sizes available are 6x6, 8x8, 10x10, and 12x12. Printed on Metal. The colors are extraordinarily vibrant, and the depth of the coating gives photos a luminous quality that no paper print can achieve. The best reason to buy this print is for the incredible look.

The prints have archival value and durability without protective glass because the image is infused with dye. These prints are not only scratch-resistant, they are also waterproof. This makes them ideal for hanging in bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas where paper prints are susceptible to water damage. Displaying without glass has several advantages: viewing images is more intimate; there is no possibility of breaking the glass during shipment or while on display; glare is reduced.

The rigidity of the metal plates allows for several unique and contemporary hanging methods that would be impossible with a paper print. The print print has an ultra-modern look.

A conventionally framed print with matting, frame, and protective glass will cost over twice that of a similarly sized metal print complete with a contemporary frame.

Special dyes are infused into a thick translucent coating. The image is not printed onto the surface but has a depth that, in effect, glows. People who see a metal print for the first time often think that the print is backlit.

Images printed this way will last for generations when displayed indoors and out of direct sunlight. The prints are made with the longest-lasting sublimation inks. Like any fine art print, these prints should not be exposed to direct sunlight. However, they can be hung outdoors if they are out of direct sunlight. Metal prints have an archival value better than the best giclees and photographic papers. Rochester Institute of Technology has conducted accelerated aging tests on metal prints, showing an archival value of 2 to 4 times the image stability of traditional silver-based photo papers. In addition to RIT testing, another highly respected testing facility, Wilhelm Imaging Research, has substantiated the superior archival characteristics of these metal prints.

Plus, these prints have an additional benefit over other processes in that they are waterproof and have an ultra-hard, virtually scratch-proof coating. The archival value of a print should be judged not only by its resistance to degradation by UV light and ozone exposure but also by moisture and surface damage. When these factors are brought into the equation, these prints would be, without a doubt, the best way to preserve an image.

These images are not printed onto the metal. Special dyes are printed onto a transfer paper and then infused into a polymer coating using high pressure and heat.

Most prints are shipped within 1-2 weeks (weekends and holidays not included). Framed prints take one extra day. If you need a print faster, please tell us what you need, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Note: Sizes vary by +/- 1/8" . If you specify that you need an exact size, we will do all we can to hold a tight cutting tolerance. Because we use a metal shear to finish the edges, thin black lines that are less than 1/4" on the edges are not recommended.