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).

New Sunset Pearlescent Metallic Paper Choice from LexJet

LexJet Sunset Inkjet MediaLexJet has introduced a new choice in metallic photo papers with Sunset Pearlescent Metallic Paper 300g. It was designed to complement LexJet’s Hot One Award-winning Sunset Photo Metallic Paper, which has become a mainstay for photographers and imaging pros.

The difference between the two Sunset Photo Metallic Papers is in the weight, cost and finish. The new paper is slightly heavier and thicker at 300g and 11.5 mils, costs about 40 percent less, and has more of a pearlescent finish than its predecessor, which provides a more-traditional golden-metallic sheen.

In addition to its use as an ideal photo paper for fine photography, portrait and competition prints, it also works well as an eye-catching display medium for high-end retail and display graphics, and home and office décor prints.

It is scratch-resistant, lays flat for ease of use in print production and dries instantly. Its weight and thickness make it more durable alternative to glossy photo papers.

Compatible with the latest printer technology from Canon, Epson and HP, its super-wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction and an amazing tonal range.

Now you have a choice in metallic paper. To find out which Sunset Metallic Paper best suits your next project, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.