Dye-Sublimation
Process

Each of my color photographs comes printed on aluminum through the dye-sublimation process and is ready to hang by an attached smaller metal frame on the back. This separates the photograph from the wall giving a slight shadow effect. The name Dick Herman will be discreetly signed on the photograph.

What is Dye-Sublimation?

Dye sublimation is the process of embedding images into various surfaces using heat and pressure. The liquid dyes turn into a solid when printed on paper, then through heat and pressure, the ink gets converted into a gas which is transferred into the aluminum and back into a solid form. The aluminum surface however is first coated to accept these inks. When applied to the metal surface it allows light to bounce off the metal base and back through these suspended dyes giving them a depth that traditional photo printing methods had never been able to achieve. My high-resolution prints on aluminum are both an art and a science. Each of my prints is the product of a painstaking process under the skillful eyes and creative talents of my highly specialized imaging professionals.

How durable are metal prints? How do I clean them?

Metal Prints are the longest-lasting photo medium. They last three times longer than high-quality photo paper under glass. You can dust or clean them with a lint-free or microfiber cloth; you can even use Windex or Glass Plus. The only thing I do not recommend is displaying the prints in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.