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Moss completes installation of replica artwork at Blenheim Palace in most ambitious project yet
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arge-format printer Moss has completed its ‘most ambitious and technically demanding’ project yet by bringing a replica of the iconic ceiling fresco in the Great Hall at Blenheim Palace.
The painting originally created by Sir Thomas Thornhill has been in need of urgent restoration having suffered hairline cracks and water damage.
While the necessary work takes place, Moss was asked to place a printed replica of the painting so visitors could still enjoy the artistry.
The project came with its difficulties, the main one being accessibility to the
ceiling which was only possible via a suspended internal scaffold, delicately supported by window apertures. To add to the complexity of the work, the construction could only be done at night, so not to disrupt visitors during the day. The artwork was printed flame-retardant PVC mesh using Moss’ Durst 512R before being stitched together. A four-man team worked over four consecutive nights in May to build the scaffold frame. Then, in a single night, a six- man crew hung the banner, abseiling and working upside down from the suspended platform to complete the installation. Carmen Alvarez, collections and
Moss designed a replica print of the famous Sir Thomas Thornhill painting
conservation manager at Blenheim Palace said: “Once again we are delighted with the work the team at Moss has delivered for this essential restoration project. “The complexity of the install made this a real challenge, yet the impact of their work is clear will ensure visitors to the Great Hall continue to see this iconic masterpiece.” Once the restoration is complete the print will be removed.
Canadian students create stunning wall murals with Drytac ReTac Smooth 150
ReTac Smooth 150 polymeric PVC film to create a colourful series of stunning wall murals.
One of the wall murals designed by the students
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tudents at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada recently used Drytac
Second year students studying Graphic Communications were tasked with designing, printing, and installing a series of wall murals throughout the lab and office spaces at BCIT.
For inspiration, BCIT arranged for both Cameron Wilson, branch manager at ND
Graphics, and Tessa Michaelson, a former student now working independently as an installer in the Vancouver market, to host guest lectures.
To bring the final designs to life, BCIT selected Drytac’s ReTac Smooth 150 – a polymeric self-adhesive vinyl with Drytac’s unique ReTac technology. All designs were printed in-house using an HP Latex 115 printer.
Dragon Signs creates striking graphics for multiple AllSaints stores
eading fashion retailer AllSaints has received a series of eye-catching, digitally printed hoardings thanks to Dragon Signs’ use of Drytac’s Polar Smooth 150 Air R matte white polymeric film. Facing a demanding deadline, Dragon Signs chose Drytac’s Polar Smooth 150 Air R – a 6 mil (150µ) phthalate-free, self-adhesive matte white PVC film designed for easy installation Ray Jones, business development manager at Dragon Signs, said: “With just 48 hours from sign-off to completion and only a six-hour window to install 100sq m of digitally printed vinyl, time was a major constraint.
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“We needed a durable material with a matte finish that didn’t require lamination, saving both time and effort during installation.
Dragon Signs was commissioned by RSK Consultancy to create digitally printed vinyl graphics for several AllSaints retail locations across the UK
“Polar Smooth 150 Air R’s advanced bubble-free technology made it ideal for fast, hassle-free application onto the plastic hoarding. And because the installation was in a shopping centre, the Meadowhall Centre in Sheffield, it was critical to use a material with a Class 0 fire rating – which this product provides.” The designs were printed in-house at Dragon Signs using its HP Latex 800W printer, and the installation was carried out on-site by the company’s specialist team.
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