Re: OT: advice on how much border to include on a print?
A general rule of thumb is that you generally want a larger border as you go up in print size as the weight of the print is more likely to cause mechanical issues in a matt the larger you go. So, a large print with say only a 1/4\" border around the image could possibly slide down inside a frame and expose the edge of the print. If someone decides to have one of your prints properly framed, that means no cheap photo corners, no 1/4\" borders and the use of a hinged window matte using linen tape and so on (1/4\" border will not allow that).
Common sheet sizes for inkjet papers are 17\"x 22\" and 24\"x30. Common roll width sizes, as mentioned earlier, are 17\", 24\", 36\", 44\". You should find out from the printer what exact print size options are available. Maybe it is not even inkjet, so the size might very well be 20\"x30\". This is going to be important info for you to know first before deciding on the actual image size. If it is 20\"x30\", I would probably go for an image size of 16\"x24\"\' myself. The top/bottom and side borders do not have to be equal of course. No problem with 3\"s on the top/bottom and 2\"s on the sides.
Jan 28, 2014 at 09:41 AM
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