Next I got some insulation foam as the piece I'd mount the print to. I decided on this because it was really lightweight and could be hung easily in our rental apartment. I cut this down to size based on the size of the photo (keep in mind that you'll need to wrap the edges around like a canvas).
Using Engineering Prints as Beautiful Wall Decor
Hey everyone! Today I'm sharing a project I did a while ago, but one that remains one of my favorite budget wall art ideas! Printing some of our wedding photos as engineering prints :)
(If you aren't familiar with engineering prints, they are black and white, printed on regular paper, and are designed to showcase your line drawings and graphics. These over-sized prints promote high-quality black and white line drawings in a variety of sizes. Engineering prints are ideal for architects and builders.)
The first thing I did was to print some of my favorite wedding photos using the engineering print method. I had mine printed at a local staples.
Then I laid the engineering print face down, spray the piece of foam with adhesive, and laid it carefully down on the print, making sure there were no ripples or wrinkles.
I folded the edges over like a present and then hung them on my wall using double-stick adhesive mounting tape.
Here's one of the final prints...
And the three prints in place!
What do you think? I shared a few additional lessons learned and tips in the original post linked below.
If you like large affordable DIY art, definitely check out my massive faux canvas DIY art (a peacock on a bike!) that fills a big empty wall in our living room. You can also follow me on Pinterest for loads of affordable DIY ideas!
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- Dl.5660408on Oct 20, 2020
Great idea!
- Robyn Garneron Oct 21, 2020
Beautiful and far less money than the glass printed pieces.
Have a question about this project?
Also, does the $15 cost for this project involve only 1 photo?
There are a number of pieces of insulation foam and one can of adhesive, so I am sure that this covers the cost of three pics. and probably a few more.
Did you also refinish the bureau in the bottom photo? It is absolutely stunning!
I'm unsure what use the engineering prints were. Was it simply to used the foam backing on them?
Engineering prints are far larger than normal copies/prints. They are done at places like Kinko's.