photos on some different backing/material ??

March 23rd, 2015
Meg
What do they use to put photos on that is like a clipboard? I went to an art show and noticed that instead of selling photos on canvas they are being put on a material that is about 1/2 inch thick and hard like a clipboard. Sometimes there is foam at the corners to keep it away from a wall. I liked it and was wondering what the material is. Anyone know and where to get it done?
Thanks in advance!
Meg
March 24th, 2015
bristol board? or maybe foam board? try googling and see if any of the hits look like what you saw?
March 24th, 2015
I recently had some photos printed on aluminum (almost like a licence plate), and was very happy with the results. They have a mounting piece on the back that sets the photo about 1/2" out from the wall. No need to frame. I had mine done at An Image Evolution, on line. I know that's not quite what you're asking about, but the aluminum is really cool. And no need to frame it!
March 24th, 2015
I love having mine printed on metal. The colors really pop and the effect is great on a wall. You might be talking about acrylic prints? Those are popular around here too, although I still prefer the prints on metal myself. (We use Magna Chrome for the metal prints and have always been really happy with the quality and service)
March 24th, 2015
I had one of my photos printed on forex which is a pvc foamboard. It looked real good on it.
March 24th, 2015
Meg
@northy not bristol board...thanks
March 24th, 2015
Meg
@featherstone @polarvrtx thanks for the idea. I've seen online (never in person) photos printed on metal and everyone that has done it has mentioned how much they like it. I should give it a try! Thanks.
March 24th, 2015
Meg
@marcoh Thanks...I looked at forex and it seemed to say that it is a heavyweight paper used for drawing. I'll have to look again at another site. Thanks for the info. that does sound like it anyway.
March 24th, 2015
@megmills Here is a photo of a 16" aluminum "print" I had made for our remodeled vacation condo:

March 25th, 2015
In college, we had to put our prints on black foam board for display.
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