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Amazing iPhone Art At heart, we are all artists, and if we are not actively making art, we are busy appreciating it. Like an artist, we notice when the light falls a certain way in a park. We also notice beautifully plated food or our own amazing reflection. Then we reproduce the moment, not with […]
Black & white photography captures connection, beauty, and timelessness that feel unique, even inherent, to the art. Moreover, I feel photographers who prefer this medium have a unique eye. It hones in on “the mood” rather than “the image”. It is because black and white photographs cause an emotional reaction in me that I consider […]
Mixed media combines traditional paint, ink and other art forms to create a work of art. While Walking in the city I came across mixed media wall art which included wallpaper and thick Acrylic. Located in a upscale boutique, hotel this Mural is different and eye catching. The wall is a a huge collage of […]
There has been an increasing demand for Acrylic Triptych and Metal Triptychs recently. Because these usually are very large files, these photos have certain requirements to produce the best results. A triptych is an image split into three different pieces. The pieces can be equal in size or vary in size. We can produce Triptychs […]
What is a float display A float option for your Acrylic or metal is a display feature that allows your panel to float off the wall. The float option is a very popular and modern look. The float is glued and taped on the back of the acrylic, positioned in the middle giving it a […]
It happens at least 5 times a week. A customer calling with the desire to create a large Acrylic print or Metal from there iphone or old camera. We always try to explain that even cameras that are 20 megapixels have size limitations. For instance my sony 20.4 metal pixels when set to the highest […]
One of the products receiving a lot of attention is our wrap-around metal display box. While going over metal print options with a client, I mentioned the design. Together, we found the perfect solution for the client’s needs, and that led to a new product. What a wrap-around metal box display does is right in […]
Acrylic or Canvas? Is the choice just a matter of taste? There is no way to remember the number of times I’ve been asked about the differences between acrylic prints and canvas. I think the reason this question persists is that most people are much more familiar with the possibilities of canvas. Some people think […]
I hadn’t planned to write a post today. However, a recent phone call inspired me to share my thoughts on customer service. At Big Acrylic, we enjoy speaking with our customers. We share simple information with potential customers, go over the specifics of an order, and answer questions for customers on a limited budget. In […]
We now have the ability to take our printed canvas and create a glossy, elegant look. The process will transform the canvas into a chic piece of art. We call this remarkable new product: Epoxy Canvas. Epoxy Canvas keeps the high-quality definition you’ve come to expect from BigAcrylic. It also adds a level of durability […]
Lessons learned and another customer satisfied. About a year ago, an architect contacted us about creating several large acrylic prints. As always, we were confident about our ability to meet his order. However, one feature made this order especially challenging. The architect planned to use the prints as sliding doors on a new custom […]
Hope the New year is treating you all well so far. We at Bigacrylic had a busy holiday season and thank all of our customers for their support. The New year brings is some more customization features and options with regards to our Metal prints. Seeing their was a demand for more glossy Metal prints […]
There’s no time like the summer to roam the city with camera in hand. See, art is all around us, from the architecture of the downtown core, to kids eating ice cream on a hot, muggy day. Our world is photogenic. Especially the walls and alleys lined with urban graffiti art. Graffiti fascinates me. The […]
Creating cool acrylic panel shapes is something that we can do at Big Acrylic. Whether you want a small panel or a large panel we can create something spectacular. You can as well do the same thing for Metal prints. Many times customers want to jazz up their signage or create unique shapes for their […]
We often receive phone call inquiring weather the thickness of the acrylic panel creates a better quality image. The answer is no. The thickness of the acrylic panel you choose is really based on the look you want and the structural integrity of the print when hung. If you choose the 1/4 or 3/16 or […]
Many of our customers were inquiring about purchasing big acrylic print at a low cost while still maintaining an elegant look. Our base model acrylic print comes on a frame with black adhesive sides. A great value but not the fanciest of display features. We wanted to create another base model that matched the modern […]
[su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″] The back lit Acrylic was developed for our customers that wanted a light source to shine through the back of the acrylic thus intensifying the colours and wow factor of your digital photo or art work. [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″] Easier said then done. After countless experiments with different kinds of light sources […]
What is a standoff A standoff system is a way to hang your Acrylic or metal print. The standoffs size may be small, but is intricate with many small part. Four standoffs come is a box. Holes are drilled into the the four corners of an acrylic that the standoffs go through. Attach to the wall, and […]
What is Sintra? Sintra is a lightweight, rigid board of expanded, closed-cell polyvinyl chloride extruded in a homogeneous sheet with a low-gloss, matte finish. Or, to put it simply, it is a sheet of vinyl. It comes in sheets of of 48″ by 96″ and can easily be cut into smaller pieces. The most popular […]
If you are looking to add flare to a digital photo there are many choices you can make. In the past ten years, printing images on canvas has become very popular. A quick Google search offers dozens of companies, which makes choosing the right one confusing. Since there are many suppliers, and low prices are […]
The other day, a gentleman called us about producing fine art acrylic prints, but he needed photos to reproduce. It was an odd request, since most customers call with images ready to produce fine art Acrylic prints. Larry had seen images on acrylic. Now he wanted to produce a line to sell at a pop-up […]
The Challenge A few months ago, a customer called us about creating acrylic wall prints from photos of his flower collection. His vision was to create 160 images from flowers to create a mosaic design on his stairway wall. He determined that he needed 160 6-8 ” acrylic wall prints to cover the entire wall. […]
We often test concepts and ideas at Big Acrylic. We often compare Acrylic Prints to High definition T.v and the 3d effect it has. Wanting to take this a step further we wanted to create real 3d acrylic wall art. The Concept After testing many concepts we came up with this idea. We would […]
Recently, we have received emails and phone calls about photo splits, or Acrylic group photos. Designers and decorators tell us many canvas websites offer them, so we should add them to our product line. What is a photo split A photo split takes one photo and turns it into a group of panels, usually 3 […]
Aluminium photos on Metal as mentioned in our prior posts really stand out and transforms the way a room looks. Our white Metal really shows amazing color contrasts. In contrast, our brushed metal shows the contours of the brushed Aluminium and has more of a matted look. A Customer Facing a Fire Inspection A new […]
With summer drawing to a close and the busy fall and winter season ahead of us we thought it would be a good idea to go over our most recent product offerings in Acrylic photo prints as well as Photographs printed on Aluminium. Changes We recently decided to add a 3/8 ” thickness in Acrylic. We feel […]
We always try to offer different Acrylic photo prints at Big Acrylic. Do what other companies are not and distinguish ourselves as a innovator in large format acrylic printing. While surfing the net ,i happen to come across An Acrylic photo print company that printed on the front of Black Acrylic. We currently print on […]
Whenever we receive an order for An Acrylic print or Metal print we go through a number of checks and balances. Without doing this there is always a possibility that the customer receives a product that is less then 100 % 1- Check the D.P.I. For best results we like all of photos to have […]
We offer different thickness’s of acrylic. 1/8, 3/16, and 1/4 inch can be chosen when creating your acrylic. Over the past few months we have received inquiries about offering thicker acrylic panels to the line of products. The most obvious choice was to offer a 3/8″ acrylic panel. 3/8 ” is half way between […]
We offer many display and hanging options with our Metal photo prints. All have special features and benefits. Metal photo prints with the float option is modern, affordable and a simple design. We attach a 1″ wooden block in back in the middle of the metal so when hung floats off the wall by 1″. A […]
Recently, a local customer wanted some advice on the photos she wanted to create acrylic prints from. She had been on a wonderful trip North and had taken breath taking photo of Aurora Borealis. We were more then pleased to spend time with her to create the best acrylic prints. She arrived at my office […]
The challenge At Bigacrylic, we offer many different finishing and hanging options for our Acrylic photo panels. As a result, many digital artists and photographers call us. They want to know the most economical way to produce their acrylic photo panels so they can resell them at a modest profit. The Answer Our 1″ mount […]
The demand At Bigacrylic we always try to offer something special with our Acrylic photo prints. This entails keeping up with trends in our industry and responding to what our clients want. In the last few years, designers and institutions called us looking for Acrylic photo prints that bled all the way to the edge. […]
As most of you know, one of our most popular products involves printing Photos on Metal. The brushed aluminium surface is more forgiving as it improves the quality of photos that are less than perfect. The brushed aluminium also has a matte finish. As a result, we can create higher resolution images when consumers provide […]
We’re not called Big Acrylic for no reason. With our abilities, we produce large panel prints on acrylic or metal up to 60″ by 96″. And you will love the results. There are lots of ways to print your most cherished photos. But, acrylic prints from Big Acrylic change those photos into art you can […]
Printing photos on Acrylic is a new medium that will compete with canvas A New Medium Photos on canvas entered the marketplace 10 years ago and has been growing ever since. However, printing photos on Acrylic, a new medium, is still in its infancy and starting to turn heads. The Wow Factor of Printing Photos […]
How to select photo size for acrylic prints We often receive acrylic print orders where the file size is too small for the size the customer wants. Unless you are a professional photographer who understands reproduction, it can be confusing. We recommend that customers set the highest resolution on their cameras if they wish to […]
Printing on Aluminium: A Modern Way to Display Your Photos One of the most popular services we offer is printing on Metal. We offer brushed aluminium metal prints that offer a very modern and contemporary look. Unlike acrylic the brushed aluminium has a matte, less shiny finish. At Big Acrylic we always try to be […]
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