Special Large Format Paper Deals

Times are tough. And while our economy continues to struggle, it’s important you try to find any and all savings you can to help out yourself or your business, big or small, continue to flourish.

That’s why the PhotoPaperPlus.com section on their website that offers special deals has become so popular. The page has a plethora of different deals, presenting continuously changing special saving offers.For example:

Inkpress Artist’s Waterproof Inkjet Glossy Photo Paper, a single side, satin coated canvas, used for high quality graphic-art applications on inkjet-large format devices. This large format paper is typically used for picture presentations as full color graphics. And 10 sheets of it typically costs $40, but it’s currently available to you for $34.95.

Or check out Inkpress Heavyweight Double Sided Inkjey Matte Photo Paper. This double-sided wood fiber paper is both pigment and dye receptive and comes with a premier inket coating, making it ideal for handling high resolution printing. This box of 100 sheets is usually available for $75, but is currently available at the reduced price of $68.95

All of the deals listed above are for a limited time only, so order today. And be sure to check back at PhotoPaperplus.com for all of their new monthly specials, or sign up for theirs newsletter which will inform you of any and all special offers.

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The Many Large Format Paper Sizes

Paper is a funny thing, in that one would naturally assume there is only one way to measure it. However, like a majority of all systems of measurement, paper has many different measuring regulations. Today there are two major systems using when it comes to measuring large format paper, although lesser used versions do exist.

The International Standard, also known as ISO 216, is based off of a German way of measuring large format paper known as German DIN 476.” The international standard is based on an aspect ratio of square root of 2. It features a series of different extensions, such as Swedish, Japanese, and Colombian.

North American paper sizes, usually custom within the United States, Mexico, and Canada (Mexico has adopted the ISO 216 Standard, although the U.S. ‘letter format’ is still used throughout the nation). It was in 1995 that the American National Standards Institute created the “ANSI paper size,” which is what’s mostly used around North America currently. It is designed so that when a paper-size is cut into half, it will create two complete pieces of the next-smallest size.

North American large format paper suppliers also use what is known as the “Architectural sizes” of paper, which has been adopted by many architects (hence the name) as well as many individuals in the entertainment industry.

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Fold A Piece of Paper Seven Times

Are their limits to paper folding?

I always thought so. I remember being told in elementary school by a girl I had a crush on that I couldn’t fold a piece of paper more than seven times. In a child-like effort to win her affections, I attempted the paper-folding, and failed several times.

So for years I believed the myth to be true, that no matter the size or weight, a piece of paper could not be folded over more than seven times.

You know the old quote, “We’re going to need a bigger boat?” Well, that sort of applies here.

A Google search reveals plenty of advice on how to fold paper up to ten times. And the first thing they recommend is getting your hands on a large format paper.

Nowhere was that more apparent than in the 72nd episode of MythBusters. The Discovery Channel show depicts the MythBuster gang using a large format paper the size of a football field, a forklift, a cement-smoother, and two dozen individuals to “bust the myth” by folding the paper nearly a dozen times.

You can watch a clip of the show below, depicting the 11-fold piece of paper.

I’ve already sent it to the girl from elementary school.

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Great Art On Premium Matte Photo Paper

Today’s post features an artist selling gorgeous decorative prints on premium matte photo paper.

The graphic dandelion print pictured above was made by the artist, Angela Capria, a.k.a. “SureAsBlue”, and is titled “White Dandelion.” It’s  an 8×10 print on premium matte photo paper, ready for you to frame, and available on Etsy.

SureAsBlue’s work is clean and simple, usually focused on a single image like a flower, playing one color off another. You have the option of buying the same image in additional colors that compliment one another. Hang three in a row to add an affordable artistic touch to a larger space.

All of her work is printed using archival inks for vibrant, sharp colors that resist fading, on premium matte photo paper which also resists fading. This combination gives stunning results every time.

Check out this artist’s website: http://www.angelacapria.com/ and her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SureAsBlue for a wide selection of prints, calendars and more.

Or take her work as an inspiration, and experiment with making your own artistic prints. We know just where you can find premium matte photo paper at incredible prices…

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Photo Quality Inkjet Paper And The Magic Number

Hey there, amateur designers! So you’re working on a print ad. It’s one of your first, and you want to get it just right. Before you slip that photo quality inkjet paper into your printer, let’s talk about the magic number.

Maybe this is obvious, but sometimes when you’re working hard, it helps to revisit the basics. In this case, the basic we’re going to focus on is The Rule Of Thirds.

That’s right, our creative and industrious friends: three is the magic number. When you’re designing a print ad,

(We would add a bonus rule, that white space ought to be made of gorgeous photo quality inkjet paper!)

Now, don’t bristle! We’re not trying to stifle you. There’s plenty of room for variation in this rule. You’re not necessarily going to want to divide your ad into precise thirds. Just keep the magic number in your head as you play around with the design that will grace that photo quality inkjet paper when all is said and done. Think of it as giving your design good bone structure, it’s bound to look sharper than if you hadn’t.

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What’s The Best Printer For Large Format Paper?

If you’re an artist or professional who prints on large format paper, you may be interested in a comparison test done informally on two leading wide format printers, the new HP Z3100 challenger and the Epson 9800.

Right away, rest easy: these two printers are both capable of the highest image quality currently available. There were visible differences in the results tested on exactly the same large format paper, but they were really only visible when prints were viewed critically side-by-side. In a blind test in a gallery, even those of us who performed the test were hard-pressed to claim which printer made which print.

We felt that the debate on image quality differences came down to quibbling. The better questions were related to reliability, ergonomics and user interface. Which is to say: we’ve all been in a production environment where a client is waiting for prints and the printer has a jammed paper feed or clogged heads. Which one would be better in a pinch?

Our staff was split down the middle. If you’re looking for a high end large format paper printer, either one of these will probably knock your socks off.

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Adhesive Vinyl Sheets, You Rock

Back in the day, people interested in DIY sticker or decal making used contact paper. You remember the stuff your grandmother lined her shelves with? There was a mildly complicated process to make sure the paper was sticky enough, glossy enough, waterproof enough. It was fun, if you’re into messy projects (I was), but it’s no wonder not many people got into it.

Want to know the secret to today’s DIY sticker and decal projects? Drum roll, please!
Adhesive vinyl sheets.

Maybe you were hoping for something more dramatic, but adhesive vinyl sheets are where it’s at when it comes to printing your own stickers or decals.

As an art school student turned producer for local indie bands, I’ve started to think of adhesive vinyl sheets as my best friend. If I’ve gone to the trouble of printing a postcard for a show, and then we need to change the date, or use leftovers for another show, I just print new stickers for the back of the postcard and voila, problem solved.

Ditto for promotional stickers! I love this stuff. If you’re still using contact paper, let me just say, the glory days of sticker making are now, my friend. Join the fun.

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Want a Little Texture? Try Inkpress Linen Matte

When you’re doing highly detailed photographic work, you ideally, don’t want the details of the image to be clouded when it’s printed out on paper. So although inkjet glossy photo paper is the most common choice for photographs, premium matte photo paper could be more practical. With matte photo paper, the images will most likely appear sharper and more defined and the details will really pop.

Colors will also be more vibrant. So if you’re working on color photography and really want to capture the reality of the image and every detail in true form, you would be better off sticking with a matte photo paper like Inkpress Linen Matte. The linen matte has the non-reflective qualities you want, but with enough texture to give it a unique yet professional feel. In addition, its texture is subtle enough that it doesn’t affect image quality at all. For enlargements or reprinting, this paper is truly the best option. The images will still look bolder and sharper, even when blown up to a larger size.

For the best selection of premium matte photo paper, including Inkpress Linen Matte, be sure to visit Photopaperplus.com!

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How to Photograph Paintings for Fine Art Prints


When trying to replicate a painting for fine art prints, there are two factors that determine your success: your DSLR photography skills and good photo quality inkjet paper. Here are a few tips:

-Avoid using a flash. It will create reflections on the painting and make it looked washed out.
-Take several photographs of the painting using various shutter speeds and light settings to have a good selection of photographs.
-Watch out for bright lights behind the painting that could wash out the photo.  If possible drape a dark cloth behind the painting, as it will keep light from leaking over the edges of the painting.
-Don’t stand too close to the painting when photographing it and similarly, don’t use a wide angle lens setting. Your best bet is to stand about 4-6 feet back and use an ordinary lens or telephoto lens.
-Allow some of the background to be included in the shot so you can crop the image using photo editing software.
-Using a slow shutter speed will increase the focal depth and make the image more focused.
- Be sure to hold the camera very still when shooting to avoid shake and in turn, a blurry final product. 
Once you’re done touching up the photo with your editing software, you’re ready to print it out on the photo quality inkjet paper of your choosing. 
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Luster: The Forgotten Photo Quality Inkjet Paper

Whenever I’m printing out photos, I’m always drawn to inkjet glossy photo paper, especially if I’m shooting in black and white. In my mind professionalism correlates to bold images on glossy paper. Maybe it’s because I’m trying to replicate what I’m used to getting from the developers, I’m not sure, but recently I’ve vowed to step outside the box and try something new. That new thing was Luster paper. Wedding, portrait and school photographers have traditionally used luster paper for printing their photos mainly because of its super-subtle sheen and slightly textured feel. It really compliments close up shots, especially when they’re faces, and makes colors bold and warm.

Inkpress Luster paper, available at photopaperplus.com, is a premium resolution, resin coated, bright white photo grade paper and works with both dye and pigment inkjet printers. It dries instantly, which was a huge plus for me. I hate having to wait around and handle the photo with tweezers after I take it out of the printer, just so I don’t ruin it. Apparently its secret is that it has a new ultra-absorbent coating which keeps the inks from puddling or merely laying on top of the paper. Whatever it is I love it and it’s such a nice change from my default inkjet glossy photo paper.

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