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Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 13:17
by Lee
whilst looking on youtube for a demo, I came across this:

http://youtu.be/Xxt-SwTO-Tg[/video]

This guy basically takes a photo and sticks it to the block...... would this be a cheaper alternative, or not as classy as printing them? I havent done anything like this yet, but I like the look of them ;-)

As anyone had any success with doing them either way?

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 13:49
by gtd91
That does look rather simple, definately worth a try, whats the worst that can happen right :P

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 15:29
by Lee
ermmm....you seen the Dr Pepper adverts!

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 15:36
by Paul
This actualy similar to proper wa of doing acrylic prints. But proper way involve cold laminating.
Thats why i dont understand subli acrylic. Subli acrylic is reinveting the wheel. But more pricey... This block from video as a finished product cost them about fiver. How much cost you subli acrylic black...?

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 15:41
by Lee
so....this seems a much cheaper way of doing it - I can get quality prints done very cheap, then just need to find the acrylic block with the adhesive on...and bingo!

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 15:45
by Paul
Well... Yes. Photograph printed in the lab or on normal inkjet will have more colours and will be better quality. And no :-) . You dont need adhesive blick. You buy special film that is suitable for acrylic. Will post link any min.

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 16:10
by Paul

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 18:24
by Lee
wow - this seems long winded compared to the first guy :-) can you buy blocks pre-sticky? Gonna have a route about ;-)

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 18:51
by Paul
its not long. imaging doin this youself :) you not going to talk about it every time. just stick it and tru the roller :) of it go. block done :D

Re: Acrylic Photo Blocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2011, 19:06
by Lee
I know, but the other way is sooooooo appealing to me ;-)

Cant find the self adhesive blocks though!!!!