RICHARD SPEEDY PHOTOGRAPHER
DYE SUBLIMATION ONTO ALUMINUM
Sublimation onto metal is a new, cutting edge, way to reproduce photographic images. Sublimation itself is the process of going from a solid to a gas, back to a solid-skipping the liquid state. The image is first printed onto a transfer paper and then is adhered to pretreated aluminum. The aluminum and transfer paper are placed into a custom heat press, which is heated to temperatures exceeding 380 degrees Fahrenheit. While being subjected to extreme heat and pressure, the dyes from the transfer paper turn into a gas, are pressed into the surface of the metal, and then solidify into the treated aluminum. As the dyes cool they are permanently infused beneath the surface of the metal substrate.
DYE SUBLIMATION ONTO ALUMINUM
The dye sublimation process is extraordinary at capturing my images with accuracy, depth, sharpness, color saturation and impact. It is like no other process I have ever seen and you have to see it to appreciate my reasons for making this change. Since the image is actually sublimated INTO the aluminum it displays a certain quality of depth and presence that I have never before experienced in the reproduction of my work. In addition it is light weight, easy to handle and a breeze to hang. Being that it is so much lighter than traditionally framed artwork, it is safer, easier and less expensive to ship which for me and my clients is a huge plus.
65+ Years archival permanence.
Scratch resistant.
Wipeable/cleanable.
Large format.
Light weight.
Framable.
