Mirrored Border For Prints
All of my prints are cut to the edge of the paintings, which is a great option when framing in a regular frame of a specific size or framed with a matt.
However, if you plan to stretch your print be sure to choose this printed mirrored border option during the check-out process. When stretching a canvas I prefer this mirrored border method opposed to just adding an extra plain white border. The mirrored sides give the illusion of the painting being wrapping around the sides of the stretcher bars without losing any of the actual painting in the process. Even when a painting slips into a floater frame you can still slightly see the sides of it and I prefer not to have the sides be plain white… but that is just my personal preference. Visit my guide for more information on stretching your print here.
When creating the mirrored border I will add the digital signature (that I apply to all of my prints) in its proper place. This will prevent the signature from wrapping around to the sides during the stretching process.
The depth of the stretcher bars will determine how many extra inches of mirrored border you will need to add-on to your print and you will need to know this information BEFORE you place an order to ensure you purchase enough extra canvas to stretch your canvas print. If you are unsure of the stretcher bar depth you will be using please contact your local framer and go over those details with them and if you have any questions for me on my end please dont hesitate to reach out.
For example
.5” Depth Stretcher Bars
You will need an extra .5” for the sides and an extra 2” for the stretching process when it gets wrapped around the back.
A total of a 2.5” extra mirrored border applied to your print.
1” Depth Stretcher Bars
You will need an extra 1” for the sides and and extra 2” for the stretching process when it gets wrapped around the back.
A total of a 3” extra mirrored border applied to your print.
1.5” depth stretcher bars
you will need 1.5” for the sides and and extra 2” for the stretching process when it gets wrapped around the back.
A total of a 3.5” extra mirrored border applied to your print.
If your framer says they need more or less extra canvas to stretch the print that is perfectly fine. You can reach out and I will be more than happy to create a custom listing for you that fits your needs.