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Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Tips & Tricks
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How-to Video: Face-mount Prints to Acrylic

One of the most popular finishing techniques for a clean, modern look for prints and photos is face-mounting the image to acrylic. It’s a technique that’s been perfected by printers such as Bumblejax for images and graphics displayed in homes, commercial buildings, retail spaces and more.

Check out the video above for step-by-step instructions and helpful hacks on face-mounting like a pro using photo-quality media and a double-sided adhesive. In this video, we chose LexJet 11 mil Blockout PolyGloss for its excellent color reproduction, lay flat finish and gray backing for extra opacity. We face-mounted it with the all-new LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive (see complete project supply list below).

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Posted on by Shellie Terry Posted in Technology & Products
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Now in Stock: Improved, Lower-Price CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive

We’re excited to announce that our all new LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive is now in stock. We’ve re-manufactured this popular product to not only perform better, but also offer it to our customers at a lower price.

IMG_6438CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive is a thin, clear polyester film that’s coated on both sides with an optically clear adhesive with a clear release liner on each side.

It’s an easy-to-use solution for adhering face-mounted graphics to rigid, clear surfaces such as acrylic, Plexiglass, Lexan, polycarbonate or glass. It’s a go-to solution for backlit images, as well.

Our new version of LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive has been engineered for consistent results and no orange peel effect. Plus, the rolls are now available in 24-, 38- and 51-inches by 150-foot sizes.

And, best of all, this improved product is now offered at $1.05 per square foot — that’s a price cut of more than 20%.

Call a LexJet print specialist at 800-453-9538 to learn more about LexJet CrystalClear Permanent Adhesive.