Textured Effects for Custom Inflatables
What Are Textures?
You’re probably familiar with Landmark Creations’ ability to produce complex 3-D inflatables and other air-filled items. But did you know that we have mastered the art and science of using textured effects that can be printed onto the fabric?
If you want the branch your inflatable parrot sits on to have tree bark, or that award to look like stainless steel, incorporating textures into your next project might be just what you need.
How We Create Textured Effects
The process of creating such lifelike textures for custom inflatables is quite complex and fascinating. Basically, it’s a matter of developing the surface art on our models in 3-D then flattening them and digitally printing the texture onto the fabric.
This can be done in different ways including multi-layer combinations of baking 3-D materials that simulate light and reflections to image manipulation, vector graphics, and multi-dimensional painting.
Looking to take visual elements to the Next level?
Download our Texture LookBooks Vol 1-3! Each LookBook is free to download and features a variety of inflatable shapes that make use of our inflatable texturing process. You're sure to get some inspiration for your next project. The projects in our LookBooks are only a small sample of the different textures we're able to replicate, the sky is the limit!
Inflatable Textures Vol 1: ELEMENTS
Inflatable Textures Vol 2: ANIMAL PATTERNS
Inflatable Textures Vol 3: SPECIALTY
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Landmarketing Issue 67 - Spring 2023
What Others Say About Landmark Creations
“This has created tremendous buzz around town and we have received a great deal of compliments on the Big Tire. Exposure is my goal, and the inflatable does that better than anyone, including me, can do at these events. The Big Tire never takes a break, gets tired or has to take a call. It just keeps shining bright and the kids love it.”
- Ed Chaney, Ed Chaney Tire Center Inc.
"Give our races a 'big event' feel. They look cool in photos and videos, and they help us establish the look and feel of our brand."
- Sam Abbitt, Savage Race
"This year’s event was the highest attended in some time, and the [inflatable] astronaut, front and center on our Portico, was a great visible draw from all over the area."
- Dennis Bateman, Carnegie Science Center
"We are able to directly track customer traffic caused by the boot, so we know the inflatable boot paid for itself within the first year."
- Jerry Kavsh, Renton Western Wear
“The huge cereal bag could be seen from anywhere and was a nice draw to gather people to the tents we had set up.”
- Anika Hage, WatersMolitor
"Just wanted to say how much we LOVE our inflatables. We tested them in our lobby where they were, of course, an instant hit for school group photos. Our leadership was quite pleased with the durability and the realism."
- Mike Hennessy, Carnegie Science Center