The fashionable, frameless look of acrylic prints makes your photos shine – literally. Similar in feel to pictures on glass, acrylic is lighter and more durable, making it the perfect material to use for displaying images in your bathroom and kitchen. Get creative with flawless art that looks as if it belongs in a top gallery.

Acrylic Photo Prints add a touch of style to your home or office and offer an alternative to traditional canvas that is unique and truly modern.

Each acrylic print comes with custom-made mounts and easy to follow instructions.

Putting your photo on the wall will be just as easy as it is to order one.

The process of combining state of the art printing techniques with fine quality PlexiGlass® acrylic gives your image a sense of depth that is not achievable with other mediums.

The glass finish rounds off the look-and-feel by adding a beautiful gloss.

Turn photos into sleek and modern wall art with custom acrylic photo prints.

• Multiple size options, 
• 3, 4.5 or 6mm clear, glossy acrylic,
• Vivid, true-colour printing.

Are you looking for a fresh design for wall décor? 

Consider clear, glossy acrylic photo prints as an eye-catching option for family portraits, holiday snaps and more. In addition to its inherently modern look, acrylic enhances colour – creating a more prosperous and vibrant print than canvas or paper. Built to last 3mm-thick polymer material is durable, shatter-resistant and easy to clean with soap and water. 

Ready to start your photo print?

Upload your high-resolution image and then select your preferred options. We’ll handle the rest, printing and delivering an art-quality piece that’s ready to be shown off and loved.

Are you looking for something uniquely Australian? 

Try Perrin Clarke’s Australian Landscape photography. You won’t be disappointed.

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There is something great about displaying unique wall art (instead of using tacks or blue tack) that makes it seem more “adult.”

The quality of this wall art is the next adult dilemma to consider.

Historically speaking, wall art has been an architectural feature meant to preserve the artwork and ingratiate a room.

In the 14th to 15th centuries of Europe, churches or wealthy families usually commissioned quality framed wall art. 

Not until the invention of the camera and photography printing in the 19th century. The middle-class proliferated, ordinary people had something to frame.

Fast forward to the present day, you could buy an entire collection of wall art at Target® that is not horrible quality, but we can explain why ours is better.

Quality Framed Prints breakdown

To explain the framing process. Both big chains stores and old-school mom-and-dad shops find that seemingly high prices have quite a bit to do with labour costs and expertise.

Still, more than anything, it has to do with options.

You enter knowing you only need one black frame but then overwhelmed with a host of options.

Considering matting (a piece of cardboard that goes inside the frame and mounts the print or photo), moulding (decorative embellishments on the outside of the frame), glass (referred to as glazing, which is either glass or acrylic, and, depending on what you choose, can offer UV protection), and the frames themselves.

If a business offers fewer options, they can order in bulk, therefore cutting down on costs and quality. 

I’ve owned Port Douglas Picture Framing, a local custom frame shop in Port Douglas, Queensland, for 20 years.

I offer an extensive range of quality framed options with access to thousands of different frames. Hundreds of mats and speciality fabric matting options. I also gets custom mouldings from multiple other vendors.

This service ensures that whatever your framing needs are, Port Douglas Picture Framing will provide.

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“How do I choose the suitable artwork for my space?

There are few guides to make sure you select the right piece for a specific room. Artwork helps create the vibe of the room, reflecting the homeowner’s personality. It’s excellent at tying-in certain elements together and developing character in a home.

The best thing about stock images is that it’s an inexpensive investment you can take with you when you move. Stock imagery doesn’t require you to take out a loan; you can spend as little or as much as you like. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to free or cheap images for your home.

We have a few favourites. Check out these.

• istockphoto
• Pexels
• Shutterstock
• Pixabay
• Unsplash

Stock images for the Kitchen

One of the most forgotten rooms in terms of artwork is the kitchen. Kitchens are referred to as the “heart of the house” and, in many cases, the house’s most used room. There is no question that art is required here. Benchtops or spaces above cupboards are perfect places for art. Keep the art in the details; choose smaller stock images that don’t overshadow the space. We like to go with funny or sociable prints that make us smile in the morning.

For the Bedroom

A bedroom is a place of retreat for relaxation, and your artwork should reflect that.

The best wall for images in the bedroom is directly over the bed or the wall opposite the bed.

Large pieces are best and hung at eye level.

If you are into photography, landscapes, desaturated or macro photos work well. Keep the frames minimal. A gallery frame or canvas works excellent as well.

For the Living Room

Living rooms are fun rooms to decorate with stock images. We feel a lot of pressure here since this is the room most of your guests will see and utilise. Choosing the correct piece provokes conversation and setting the vibe of the space.

You can choose one large-scale piece or a large collage wall. For living rooms, you need to think outside the box.

Helpful tools when choosing stock photos

1. To help decide which stock images size to use or purchase, check out the Pixel to centimetre converter.
2. Another helpful tool is the WallApp. Upload a photo of your room and then upload stock images to help you visualise your space.

Once you’ve decided on your images, download them and get us to print them for you.

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Check out our excellent prices today.

Our freestanding custom acrylic blocks are a unique way to display your memorable moments.

The polished acrylic photo blocks are astounding.

A thick layer of plexiglass on top of the image makes it pop!

Photo blocks are perfect for adding a beautiful piece to your room.

Ideally suited for almost any home, workplace or office space.

Printed on high-quality photographic paper, the thick 30mm or 40mm plexiglass on it will make your photo appear as if floating.

You can choose the thickness of the photo block and then the dimensions, upload your photo, and we’ll start printing immediately.

Expect delivery of your acrylic block within a few days.

Not only this, but it also brings out a bright colour and vibrancy that makes your image pop!

More INFO ON OUR CUSTOM ACRYLIC PHOTO BLOCKS

Diamond polished acrylic blocks making memories:

The photo blocks are polished until they reflect light like a diamond making your image shine from any angle.

Choose the best photo printing company for your acrylic blocks:

We only use the best Epson printing technology for your favourite photo on your custom photo blocks.

Bedazzled from every angle of the light:

Since it is diamond polished, the light reflects on the photo’s colours showing your memory as beautiful as it was in your mind.

High-quality materials used to make acrylic blocks:

We only use the best quality photo paper to print your photo, and the best kind of acrylic blocks use plexiglass is used to create your art.

Lasts longer than other cheap products:

The acrylic photo blocks in Australia are pretty economical in price, but that doesn’t mean we sacrifice our quality.

We 100% guarantee our work.

Come and see what we do in our showroom or call us on 07 4099 4532 with your specific order requirements.

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Did you know that canvas is relatively recent in art history?

The History of canvas art.

Historically made from woven hemp, the word canvas comes from the Latin cannabis, it became common in the 16th century during the Renaissance. Venetian painters were especially keen on using canvas because it was easier for them to use in a humid environment. They also had large, cheap supplies available because the material was used to make sails, and the Venetians were well known for their navy.

There were more advantages of canvas that made them slowly replace wood panels. A critical facet of the material that holds true today is that canvas allows for larger formats with easy portability. They’re lightweight, can be rolled and less prone to the warping and cracking that occurs with wood.

The Spanish began to use canvas art, following the Italians.

Diego Velázquez’s painting Las Meninas is dominated by a large canvas on the picture’s left-hand side. Proving that the canvas was good enough, even for royalty.

From oil paintings to photo prints on canvas, there’s something about this material that gives a feeling of prestige.

By the 17th century, the canvas had spread throughout Northern Europe, replacing wood panels as the dominant support for paintings, which continues today.

Not only used for oil painting, but artists have also expanded its use to everything from acrylic paint and embroidery to photo prints on canvas.

Still an affordable option, canvas allows photographers and painters alike to professionally display their art.

Modern Day Prints on Canvas

We can print large format canvas prints on frames in our workshop in Craiglie. Come down and see what we offer and make a choice on the frame, we’re here to help.

Call us on 07 4099 4532 to book a time for a tour of the showroom.

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HOW BIG is BIG at Imagbank Australia’s fine art print studios?

3m x 1.1m. While this seems massive to some, others still think that would work in their space.

Affordable while easy to hang Acrylic photo printing will change your life forever.

While it’s a simple mistake to make, designing an artwork that’s too small for your space will not make you happy.

You’ll know it’s not right if it seems to float in your space out of proportion.

Rarely will you go wrong creating acrylic photo printing?

Does it cost much to make acrylic photo printing Large artworks?

Print one large artwork for maximum impact. It’s very affordable compared to the scale and cost of other types of printing. Not to mention buying original wall art in large sizes.

You won’t need to spend extra money on framing.

If your budget and tastes fit the idea, acrylic photo printing is for you.

The slick look is high quality, and if you choose your image well, it will last a lifetime.

Invest your money in a single large acrylic artwork. Create a stand-alone statement. This will, in fact, save you money buying lost of small artworks that may not work well together in the space.

Where would I put my large scale acrylic print?

Make your own bedhead with Acrylic photo printing. Create wow impact in an entryway or stairway walls are a grand place for large Acrylic artworks.

High ceiling living rooms will love the scale.

Stand one against the wall in your apartment loft for a cool look and easy to move if you rent.

We print a max size in one single print 101 x 203 centimetres.

Not big enough, want to print more prominently large?

Large space’s and foyers are difficult and expensive to fill. Why not make an impact? Consider Acrylic photo printing pairs & triptych. 

Pairs in a series that is connected by story or colour is an effective solution.

Mirror your images and create special interest as well.

Triptych could be one single image, and spaced across three acrylic photo prints.

Three images that tell a story by design create a look-and-effect as if they are all the same size.

What are the different types of printing options when you want to print big?

Photo Printing: reproduction of an original work. There are many methods of creating prints. Prints that are limited in number (limited edition) and signed by the artist tend to retain value. Prints will need to be framed.

Digital ART reproductions:

Acrylic photo printing: 3m x 1.1m maximum size, polished acrylic (Plexiglass) with a composite foam/aluminium backing and aluminium hanging rails.

Canvas: The cloth is fine art cotton. canvas artwork or photography reproduction prints.

Stretched: An artwork on canvas must be stretched over a timber frame before it can be hung.

If you Need assistance to size your image or to cut through the technical side of photography and digital art printing Call 07 4099 4532 to speak to one of our friendly team.

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Design your custom photo frames with our helpful staff in our framing gallery.

With the most extensive range of framing options in Australia, you’ll let your creativity flow and create a unique bespoke picture frame to suit your needs.

Glass Information

Important to realize, we have a range of glass options for your custom photo frame.

All the glass is designed specifically for the photo framing industry, will both help protect your artwork and present your art beautifully.

The photo frame glass options we have:

• Clear Perspex: 3mm/4.5mm/6mm thick acrylic plexiglass (thickness based on the size of frame). Provides 94% UV resistance, is optical grade, extremely durable and the lightest option we offer.
• Premium Clear 2.5-3mm – Blocks 45% of UV light, Less than 8% light reflection, Over 90% light transmission.
• UltraVue 2.5-3mm – Blocks 70% of UV light, Less than 1% light reflection, over 98% light transmission, comes with an optical coating.
• Conservation Clear 2.5-3mm – Blocks 99% of UV light, 8% light reflection, Allows more than 89% light transmission.
• Museum Glass 2.5-3mm – Blocks 99% of UV light, Less than 1% light reflection, over 97% light transmission, comes with optical coating.
• Reflection Control 2.5-3mm – Blocks 45% of UV light, 8% scattered light reflection, allows 89% light transmission.
• AR Reflection Free 2.5-3mm – Blocks 78% of UV light, less than 1% light reflection, over 97% light transmission, comes with optical coating.

Photo Frame Backing Board Information

• NU CORE® – 5mm FOAMBOARD 2-SIDED PAPER Non-adhesive.
• NU CORE® – 5mm FOAMBOARD CLAY COAT adhesive backing and laminated.
• NU CORE® – 3mm FOAMBOARD 2-SIDED PAPER Non-adhesive backing.
• ENCORE FOAMBOARD – 5mm adhesive backing.
• ENCORE FOAMBOARD – 5mm Non-adhesive backing.
• Aluminium Composite – 3mm with adhesive backing.
• Aluminium Composite – 3mm Non-adhesive backing.

Professional Lab Printing: Your One-Stop Photo Frame Shop

Another key point, we have our very own professional printing lab on-site and provide photographic-grade fine art printing on a range of high-quality papers.

Coupled with we use the latest printers and do all our colour calibration in-house to achieve incredible results.

• Printer: Epson Pro 9900
• Inks: Epson UltraChrome Pro Inks

Upload your photos, and we’ll print them to your required size and design. Come into the gallery to see all our framing options.

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In the first place, collections must look organised and intentional. 

Tips for how to express your love of your memorabilia and create a dramatic look! 

As a result, some things make us feel happier having them around – this is your collection. 

The fun part is finding the items for our collections, but the real challenge comes with displaying them. 

A friend of mine told me the other day, that he collects war medals, but keeps them in a box under the bed because he doesn’t know how to display them correctly. 

Unique Ways of Memorabilia framing 

Collections make an impact when grouped. As opposed to being spread out through the room. When collectables are grouped: 

1. The pieces become noticeable as they’re not lost among other items. 
2. The memorabilia looks organised and displayed correctly. 

Finding the right place for memorabilia framing 

Before you display your collection, the first step is to find the right place for your object framing. Take into account the type of memorabilia you have to find the correct position to display them. 

For example, a collection of war medals might work best in the hallway, above a mantlepiece or in the pool room. 

Glass collections work well in the dining room. 

Custom mirror collections look great in either a bedroom or bathroom. 

Once you know where to show your objects, you can move on to how to frame it. 

Object framing for displaying collections 

In this case, as an art piece? 

You can display your collections as a work of art by merely grouping the pieces and hanging them on the wall. 

Likewise, you can frame your collection and hang them in groups. 

Furthermore, be sure to hang the items in a group that can grow as you add to your collection over time. 

Equally important, we create object framing for almost any type of memorabilia. 

Check out our latest frames. 

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Art gives the home the impression of being more valuable

Think about a beautiful home with great features, you can appreciate it, but without art, it looks unfinished.

It’s missing an important component, a canvas print?

Art gives the impression of being lived-in.

Real estate agents can’t pinpoint a number or percentage of why and how much art improves the value of your home.

You can’t say by how much it improves coz that implies there’s a set rule for you to spend on canvas prints for the house value to increase.

Art adds to a home’s character, it adds colour and creates a more interesting home than it may otherwise be, that adds value.

Right at the beginning when you’re trying to persuade buyers your home has a personality.

Think about adding a canvas print to your walls, it’s worth paying a little extra money to improve your walls.

Use great lighting and canvas prints around the room that you can look at.

Not only that but canvas adds a design element to your home that you can’t quite get from the furniture.

When it comes to hanging art on the wall you’ll need to make sure your art is stretched framed correctly.

We print almost any size canvases, even up to 1 metre × 3 metres.

Upload your photo to our canvas print page enter the size and which border you desire, we’ll start manufacturing immediately.

If you have trouble deciding which photo would suit your room, maybe try something from Perrin Clarke Photography.

Perrin has some amazing images including Australian landscapes, plant and floral macro photography and fine art photography.

We’re sure you’ll find something that suits your needs.

Increase the value of your home today, you won’t regret it!

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Firstly, when selecting a canvas print be sure to select the right size to fit your artwork.

Secondly, the canvas must be large enough to fit the artwork and have a border.

The frame itself is designed to wrap extra canvas around the edges.

The canvas is durable due to its coating, can be wiped clean and looks great.

It can be affixed to a wall with a multitude of wall hanging hardware using our plastic coated hanging wire.

We’ve produced office and business canvas prints all over Australia.

From Port Douglas offices and homes to some of Cairns’ best hotels, we’ve produced hundreds of business canvas prints.

With that said I am able to display the most beautiful landscapes in my home and that makes me happy.

There is nothing better than waking up every morning to a landscape that is bursting with colour.

I’m glad to say that my home is filled with an abundance of colour and it brings me much joy.

We’re also very happy to be part of large or small display installations, so if you are ever at a craft fair or event and want to display your canvas prints we can provide something.

The benefits of printing on canvas is that we can print some really large sizes.

If you love the tropics as I do, check out my photographic artwork at Perrin Clarke Photography.

You’ll be sure to find something that you love for your business canvas prints.

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