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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Epson Velvet Fine Art paper, good for landscapes? | |
jphendren wrote:
Thanks for the input, velvet paper sounds like something I'd like to try. Where is the best place to buy it?
Paper prices seem to quite fixed. It is difficult to find anyone discounting paper unless there is a manufacturer's promotion going on. Shipping is often the only variable. Atlex/itSupplies (free shipping on orders over $99), Shades of Paper (standard $9 shipping), B&H, etc.
jphendren wrote:
Also, any recommendations on printing services that print using these types of papers? I'd like to have a print made larger than 12x18".
I would look local, Shipping flat can be expensive, and while rolls are fine, you have then to deal with uncurling the paper. Of course, larger prints are likely to printed from rolls anyhow, so there would be decurling at some stage.
Google terms like 'digital fine art printing', 'giclee' or 'giclée', and add your home town. If that doesn't give you any hits try extending the area to the nearest large city or even the state.
I'd offer, but VA to NV is a long way.
I'd recomend sample packs from Canson, Hahnemühle (matte fine art, they have different sample packs), Epson (Signature Worthy), and Breathing Color. I don't know if BC does sample packs, they do sample rolls. You want to find a paper you like to work with before spending a small fortune on large prints.
Epson Hot and Cold pressed papers are more substantial than Velvet Fine Art. Very stable over time even in the white (high OBA) versions. The cold pressed papers are rougher than velvet, the hot pressed papers are smother then velvet.
Brian A
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