| 1. What makes a gallery wrap different from a traditional canvas print? |
A traditional canvas print is simply an image printed on photographic paper, which is adhered to artist canvas. A gallery wrap is an image printed directly on to a high-quality artist canvas. It is then treated and wrapped around a wooden stretcher. Gallery wraps can be hung unframed as the edges of the wrap have a finished look.
| 2. What does the price include? |
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The cost of your gallery wrap includes the stretched print with a protective coating and hanging hardware.
Image bleed is the extra portion of the image that is wrapped around the edges of the gallery wrap.
| 4. What is the difference between digital stretching and image bleed? |
Image bleed is anything that extends past the visual opening of the gallery wrap.
Digital stretching is a type of image bleed. This is when parts of the image are digitally recreated to
complete the required amount of image bleed.
Patterns such as leaves and grass are easier to clone; however, some images work better with
image bleed than others. Skin tones and subtle shading are extremely difficult to seamlessly
replicate. When your image is reviewed, a Collages.net technician will recommend a particular type of
bleed or border based on your image.
A border is solid color added to the edges of your image. You have the option of requesting a black or white color border instead of having digital stretching added. This is also a more cost-effective way of wrapping the edges of your gallery wrap as it takes less time to add solid color than it does to clone the edges of the image.
| 6. What is a visual opening? |
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The visual opening is the focal point of the gallery wrap. It is the area of the image visible from the front that is not wrapped around the edges of the canvas.
| 7. Is it necessary to add image bleed or a solid color border in my gallery wrap file? |
You may choose to shoot an image with extra space around the edges. Gallery wraps look best when
the image is shot with the final print in mind. The visual opening can then be cropped in closely which
creates a natural image bleed. For the best result, leave two inches of extra image on all four sides
outside of the desired visual opening.
If your image does not allow for this, a digital stretch or a solid color border will need to be added to your order. It is necessary to add this to the file because it ensures that there will be no visible end to your image as it wraps around to the back of the gallery wrap's wooden stretcher. A solid color border gives the image a polished look even if the pattern is not able to be replicated.
If you do not add a digital stretch or a solid color border, your file will not be properly justified on the print area. In this case, a Collages.net technician will add one or the other for an additional charge, depending on the type of pattern included at the edges of the images.
| 8. How do I set up the image bleed in my gallery wrap file? |
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There are a few different ways to add image bleed to your file. You may choose to shoot an image with extra space around the edges. Gallery wraps look best when the image is shot with the final print in mind. The visual opening can then be cropped in closely which creates a natural image bleed. For the best result, leave two inches of extra image on all four sides outside of the desired visual opening.
If your image does not allow for this, a digital stretch or a solid color border will need to be added to your order. It is necessary to add this to the file because it ensures that there will be no visible end to your image as it wraps around to the back of the gallery wrap's wooden stretcher. A solid color border gives the image a polished look even if the pattern is not able to be replicated.
If you do not add a digital stretch or a solid color border, your file will not be properly justified on the print area. In this case, a Collages.net technician will add one or the other for an additional charge, depending on the type of pattern included to the edges of the images.
Another way to add image bleed is to create a blank page in your photo editing application that is two inches longer on each side. Next, copy and paste parts of the picture onto the white borders. You may also use a Transform tool to stretch the edges of the picture to the edge of the white space. Use the Clone and/or Healing tool to rid the image of the harsh edges where the visual opening and image bleed come together.
| 9. How do I create a border on my gallery wrap file? |
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If you would prefer a solid color border for your gallery wrap, simply create a new document that is two inches longer on each side. Crop your picture to the specified format so no image wraps into the solid color border, then import it into the blank page as a new layer and center it. Next, using the Eyedropper tool, choose a color from the image and fill the background with the selected color. Finally, flatten the file so all of your layers become one.
| 10. What file types do you accept for gallery wrap orders? |
We accept JPEG image files.
| 11. How should I size my image(s)? |
Your files should be sized and cropped to approximately 300 dpi at the final size. We prefer the image bleed to be added to the gallery wrap file as it guarantees a cost-effective and quick production process. However, this is not required.
| 12. What happens after I submit my order through collagesColor + ROES? |
A skilled technician reviews every order to ensure that the choices you made are appropriate for the gallery wrap size you selected. If we feel the bleed option you chose doesn’t work, we will contact you to discuss your options. We then make the necessary changes to your file, send it to you via e-mail, and wait for your approval to process the gallery wrap order. If your file does not require additional changes, it is sent to production immediately.
| 13. How are gallery wraps printed and produced? |
Your image is printed directly on artist canvas using Epson 9800 printers. It is then treated with a protective top coat which allows for stretching without cracking the ink. This protective coating cures for a minimum of 24 hours. The print is then stretched around a wooden frame, hanging hardware is added to the back, and the final gallery wrap product is packaged and shipped.
| 14. When can I expect my order? |
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If your gallery wrap order does not require a digital stretch, your gallery wrap will be produced within five business days. If your order requires a digital stretch, your gallery wrap will be produced within seven business days.
| 15. Where can my order be shipped? |
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Your gallery wrap order can be shipped to either your studio or your customer’s home. Please remember that we cannot ship to P.O. Boxes.
| 16. When is my credit card charged? |
Your credit card is charged after the order information has been confirmed and the product enters production. If your gallery wrap file does not require special attention, your credit card is charged as soon as the technician reviews the file. If changes need to be made to your order, your card will not be processed until the changes are made. Please be advised that once your card is charged, the order is final.
| 17. What sizing options are available? |
Our gallery wrap sizing options are listed below. For pricing information, please contact customer service for more information customerservice@collages.net or click here to talk to a live representative.
| Regular Sizes |
| 8x10 |
| 11x14 |
| 12x12 |
| 16x16 |
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16x20
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20x20
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| 16x24 |
| 18x24 |
| 20x24 |
| 24x24 |
| 20x30 |
| 24x30 |
| 30x30 |
| 24x36 |
| 36x36 |
| 30x40 |
| 40x40 |
| 40x60 |
| Panoramic Sizes |
| 5x30 |
| 10x20 |
| 20x40 |
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