Shutterfly prints

[iamdlewis]

So over the holidays I received a gift card to Shutterfly and I was wondering if any of you have any reviews or experience with their "Wall Art" products. I have used Shutterfly in the past for creating a calendar and though it turned out ok the experience in creating is not as good as others. I have noticed that the customization tools are still fairly awful compared to other sites I have used. So I was basically wondering if I should put in an effort to get some kind of "Wall Art" or maybe just go through the pain of using it for my calendars? None of the places that I usually find reviews for such things have a review of Shutterfly products.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Wife and I use Shutterfly for Christmas cards and recently ornaments with a print of the kiddo on them. Last year we ordered a wooden ornament and this year a metal ornament, both came out well. For those small prints, the quality is acceptable, though the wood print seems a bit faded now, or maybe my chosen photo wasn't very high in contrast.

I've never tried a larger print. What style are you looking at?

 

[iamdlewis]

Was considering a "Mounted Wall Art" which seems like it might be something like what others call "Photo Print Under Acrylic Glass" though it only says it is: High Quality Photo Board: Printed on lightweight yet rigid, black photo board with a white base layer. Depth of photo board is 1/4"
It is this general lack of information which has led to this post.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Indeed, and the reviews are all over the place too, so no help there. Looks like the "Mounted Wall Art" is literally just a paper print (satin finish) affixed to a board backing. The "Photo Print Under Acrylic Glass" is the "Acrylic Print" option.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I found a better description when you click on "upload your own design" this is the description for "mounted":

• Excellent Image Quality: UV inks allow for longevity, durability, and fade resistance with a satin finish
• High Quality Photo Board: Printed on lightweight yet rigid, black photo board with a white base layer. Depth of photo board is 1/4"
• Custom Wood Framing: Variety of frame colors. Frame adds 5/8" on each side of the art and the overall depth of the frame is 1"
• Satin Finish: Helps reduce glare
• Ready to Hang: Unframed has a slotted hanging block on the back. Framed options include metal sawtooth hanger
• Imported. Assembled and printed in USA

The description changes if you select a different material.

 

[iamdlewis]

The "upload your own" (which is an odd process) is where I grabbed the description of and left out the fluff of the other stuff. The "Acrylic Print" they offer seems like a mix of "Photo Print Under Acrylic Glass" and "Acrylic Block" but for some reason it has those bolts in the corners, which I find off putting and why I was considering the "Mounted Wall Art".

Just in case others don't start this from the beginning. Does anyone have experience with Shutterfly's "Mounted Wall Art"?