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Old 04-16-2009, 08:36 PM
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So I have this image I want to print into a 20X30 frame but I need the image to be a 15X25 print so I can matte it. Are there any good online services that print custom sizes since this isn't a regular size print?

If there are multiple vendors who do you trust the most, and if possible I would like it to be on metallic paper.

I searched on the internet already but couldn't find anything so any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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Old 04-16-2009, 08:43 PM
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Why not edit the image to a 20x30 canvas with a 2.5" blank border and have it printed at 20x30? You can then just trim it down or mat over right over the border.
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Old 04-16-2009, 08:50 PM
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I don't know of any places that will print at exactly that size, but here's what I suggest: using your favorite image editor, add a white border on every side of the photo, keeping it in the 2:3 ratio, so that the white border will be exactly 2.5 inches on each side (so that it's a total of 5 inches more). Then print this new photo at 20x30 -- then the white border will be the same size as your mat, so you can trim as much of it off as you want.
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Old 04-16-2009, 09:40 PM
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Hmmm, sounds pretty easy, I think i'll give it a try. Thanks for the input
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Old 04-16-2009, 10:34 PM
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Perfect Posters will print just about any size you want. They also say they'll print other shapes but I haven't seen how to do that yet. I've gotten stuff from them and it's good quality. You can get a sample pack if you want to test it out.
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Old 04-17-2009, 12:23 AM
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I think I might try that site out as well, I've been wanting to try a satin finish for a while so this will give me a good opportunity.
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