canvas printing at home...

[adam_laister]

I have recently started getting offers from people to buy my photos (an amazing feeling) and some people are requesting canvas prints.
I have an A3 epson inkjet printer and i was wondering if there is any way to print on canvas with my printer? or does it require some kind of specialized equipment (ie going to a special printing shop and having them doing it for you, but they are often quite pricey.
any info would be much appreciated.
cheers
adam

[castledude]

You can buy canvas paper in large sizes. Fredrix is a brand I have used with my Canon 9900.

http://www.fredrixprintcanvas.com/en/default.aspx

I bought it at a local art supply place. IRC Amazon carries it also. I think they will give you some samples if you fill out the form on their web page.

Mounting is still a little rough since if you wrap the canvas you lose size. I have wrapped with good results and spray mounted some pictures on an existing canvas with OK results (It looked better when I painted the edges). I use a spray coat for UV protection and to make it look a little more painting like.



Good luck