laminating art

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I'm sure this has been discussed before but i am wondering how many of you use laminating as a way to lower prices in a package pricing promo. Also is there anyone who tried this approach and then stopped? Is laminating a viable option to glazing?

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we do it all the time on oversized projects. matte finish on the front and basic on the back. nice for some of the sports bars we do. no glass and is still whip cleanable. also save them money and i still make some.
 
I have found it is much less expensive to just use Generic Clear glass without any risk of harming a piece of art and all the extra time laminating involves.
 
Jerry, what is your laminate of choice. Do you use a roller laminator or heat press.
 
United's Bienfang Finish Guard UV-Canvas Pre-Pierced

I use on almost everthing, photos, prints, signs, just finished doing over 10 large prints, they all turned out great....United Mfgs, supporters of the Grumble, 3 locations they ship from.....always have had excellent service.....1-800-645-7260
Item number I use is U4118, size is 41"x50', can also be bought in the 24"x50' size....try it you'll love it..
 
I laminate posters intended for display in public areas where health and safety exclude the use of glass (don't even know of a source for acrylic over here). Occasionally, I'll get requests from customers to laminate rather than glaze work.

Recently, I laminated some small photos to fit into standback-style readymades for a customer whose elderly relative kept knocking down the frames. The inspiration to use the solution came from the customer's need. Would never have thought of it in a month of Sundays myself.
 
In some cases laminating simply provides a better glazing than glass or acrylic. Laminating is a good alternative for large posters, maps, and other jobs where the possibility of breakage or weight of glass could be problematic. I use it as underlayment for acrylic gel coatings, too. It seals the surface and filters a slight amount of UV light.

Generally, cost savings is not among the advantages of laminating. The film itself costs almost as much as plain glass, and then there is the labor to apply it.
 
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