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Canvas

Canvas is measured in gsm’s which stands for grams per square metre. The rule of thumb is the higher the gsm, the better the quality as it means you get thicker more durable canvas that can absorb more ink and laminate. While many department stores and other providers print on anything down to 150gsm, here at Blue Horizon we offer our customers nothing less than 390 gsm and often up to 430gsm! Ask other providers if they offer that!

Customers can choose from our archival poly-cotton 430gsm canvas or the 100% cotton 390gsm canvas. We only use the best quality canvas with our poly-cotton canvas being carefully selected and imported to provide the best surface for our prints. When you order you can select poly-cotton or 100% cotton, the difference is that poly-cotton makes for a smoother, longer lasting, water proof canvas whereas 100% looks slightly rougher and more classical.

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Printer & Inks

To get the best results you need to use the best tools. This is particularly important when it comes to selecting a printer and inks. We use the best quality Epson printers. We always use genuine Epson Ultrachrome pigment inks. These are considered by many to be the best in the marketplace and the proof is in the pudding when you see the strong, vibrant colours that leap off of the canvas.

Be warned, large retailers and commercial printers rarely use pigment inks, usually settling for the cheaper quality inks from China. The result is a duller finish, lack of colour definition and rapid fading.

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Laminate

A canvas should always be laminated as this protects your canvas from any fading, chipping and cracking, grubby finger smudges and fungal rot. A laminated canvas will last up to 3 times longer while still looking like you had it printed yesterday! Our laminates are carefully selected to maximise protection and keep colours rich while minimising any unwanted glossy sheen that are the results of cheaper laminate. Many canvas printers will skip this step to avoid paying for quality laminates and cut drying time. We have so much faith in the necessity to have good laminate that we include it free within the price.

Our laminates:

Protect against dust, dirt and water damage
Can be wiped with a wet cloth anytime
Provide excellent protection against fading for up to 75 years
Prevents UV damage
Anti-fungal compounds
Low sheen and 100% clear
Protects against scratches, chips and cracking

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Framing / Stretcher bars

The framing process is of absolute importance in helping to create a long lasting, un-creased canvas print. By using kiln dried, solid timber stretcher bars that have been profiled we keep your work of art in the same prime condition today, next year and in 10 years.

The kiln drying process prevents the wood from warping due to the effects of water absorption which creates a wrinkled effect on your canvas. The market leading profiled (tapered) finish we use on our frames minimizes the contact between the canvas and the wooden frame preventing those pressure lines you may have seen on inferior quality canvas prints. The beveled finish means that only the very tip of the canvas is in contact with the frame.

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Wrapping Choices

Blue Horizon Wrap Choice

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Image manipulation

As part of our service and completely free of charge we will take a look at the image and see if it needs any small improvements such as removing date stamps, red eye, scratches, straightening horizons, conversion to black & white or sepia, adjust colour balance, contrast & white balance where required.

You will also benefit from our high quality finishing. This includes careful trimming of excess canvas from the back of the frame, taping of the back of the print, protective pads on the base of the frame and inserting of hooks and picture wire. Your print is then carefully bubble wrapped, taped & securely boxed. From the minute your canvas arrives at your door it is ready to hang on your wall!

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Freight

‘WE NOW OFFER FREE SHIPPING!!'

Here at Blue Horizon Printing things just keep getting g better for our customers…Not only do we offer the best quality canvas prints at unbeatable prices…We also now offer FREE DELIVERY of your canvas prints by Regular Australia Post! That’s right we will deliver your art anywhere in Australia for FREE. Shipping times are usually 2-3 working days.

If the print is very urgent we can courier it for just $30 per item.

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Ordering Process & Turnaround times

Upload
The first step is to upload your order into the smart uploader. It will walk you through the process, analyse your image, check the DPI and suggest a frame size based on the size, shape and pixel quality of your image.

You may alternatively choose to post us the original photograph or CD or email us on photos@bluehorizonprinting.com.au.

View the proof online
The next step if ordering online is to view the proof, once uploaded you can immediately see what your image will look like. You then select your wrapping preference and if happy, approve the proof. You submit your credit card payment to our 100% secure system. Upon finalisation we then email you a confirmation that your order has been accepted.

Printing and dispatching of your order We then print, laminate, and frame your order, add wires so that it’s ready to hang, then dispatch your canvas based on your shipping preferences. Upon dispatch we will notify you by email AND SMS if required.

We believe in a rapid turnaround here at Blue Horizon Printing. Once you’ve paid for the print we can have your canvas at your door within 24 hours if required.

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