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Hardware and Options for Hanging Dye-Sub Prints

NotXorc

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I am preparing some photographic work for a client using a dye sublimation process that is bonded to aluminum. My service bureau (a very small operation) offers a 24"x36" print for $50-75. I have agreed to shoot a series of panoramic landscapes, and will be tiling two or more of these prints for his application. One example of how this looks can be found here. I don't personally know any newlyweds that would go for this kind of thing, especially so large. :)

I'm fishing for input on mounting and displaying dye sub prints. Two great things about this print medium are durability/rigidity and UV resistance. It does not need cover glass, but it has a rich, glossy surface. Viewed edgewise, the thin sliver of aluminum backing can be seen, while the print cross-section has a film-like appearance which looks more delicate than it actually is.

I don't really care for the viewer to see the print's edges, but I think that applying a border could be distracting, particularly if the work is tiled and arranged as a diptych or triptych. Do you think a series of floating mounts would be more attractive (see this page)?

I have not priced any of the options and am very open to display/mounting suggestions. Cheers :thumbs:!
 
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