What is a face mount acrylic print?
Acrylic Prints are a beautiful and modern way to display photographs around your home or office. Your image will have a smooth, polished finish when turned into an acrylic print face mount. They come with a bolts on each corner to be screwed into the wall, creating a professional look.
What is acrylic mount?
Acrylic face mounting is a process that involves applying an optically clear adhesive to the face of the print then adhering the print to acrylic, otherwise known as plexiglass.
What is Facemounting?
If you’re planning to showcase and/or sell your photography professionally, protecting your print with an acrylic face mount is critical. Acrylic face mounting is a process of applying a clear adhesive to the face of a print, and then fastening the print to acrylic.
How do you hang large acrylic prints?
Hanging acrylic glass – 5 easy steps
- Attach mountings. The mountings have to be glued or screwed on the photo.
- Mark drilling holes. Mark the drilling holes and use a spirit level.
- Drill holes. Drill the holes at the marked spots on the wall and attach the mountings.
- Hang print.
- Hooray!
How do you transfer prints to acrylic?
There are essentially two ways to transfer images:
- Apply the acrylic gel or paint to the surface receiving the image.
- When the application is completely dry, dampen the paper with a wet sponge.
- Find a level work surface and cover with 4 mil plastic sheeting.
- Remove the coated image from the water.
Can you transfer photos to acrylic?
There are essentially two ways to transfer images: Apply the acrylic gel or paint to the surface receiving the image. While it is still wet, place the image face down into the wet medium and allow to dry thoroughly. When the application is completely dry, dampen the paper with a wet sponge.
How do you hang acrylic art on the wall?
Once you’ve marked where they should all go, drill the hooks into the wall using screws. Screw the hooks in tightly against the wall to ensure they’ll be able to carry the weight of your print. Hang the acrylic print on the wall using the hooks.