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Has anyone ever used this stuff. supposedly you can print it with an inkjet printer. (desktop type) Just thought some might have a use for it. Later........................http://www.horizonsisg.com/AlumaJet/default.asp
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I believe off-set printers have used a simular aluminum sheet just as flexible for artwork in the past. I have experimented with this some years back with good results but then I took myself to another place.
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We've used it. They're also the manufacturer of the photosensitive anodized aluminum we use for photoengraving. A highly reputable company in business for many years. Top quality products. Since Metalphoto (the photoengraving process) only produces images in black, they've been working on a way to achieve colour without the expense of screenprinting. This is the result.
The inkjet output is quite impressive, but you definitely need an overcoat, as the image is easily disolved in contact with water.
Also the colours are muted because, of course, the base is natural aluminum rather than white. You can get some nice results, though.
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