GICLÈE PRINTING
A vital component of our work as professional Archivalists, Picture Framers and Fine Art Curators, is our Printing Services. The Art and Framing Company has a dedicated print department whose sole purpose is to provide our customers with the highest standard of professional, archival quality printing.As proud owners of the latest large format Epson printers, we can produce fine art archival prints of up to 64” (150cm) in width by almost any size in length. We use archival Epson inks which ensures all reproductions hold true to the artists vision, both in clarity and vibrancy.
paper stock.
The Art and Framing Company has hand selected print media from suppliers around the globe to insure all artwork is re-produced at its highest quality.
Our extensive range of heavy weight, gallery grade, archival printing stock includes:
MATTE STOCK
ILFORD Cotton Artist Textured | 310gsm
- Traditional watercolor textured surface
- Wide color gamut and color consistency
- Sharp crisp details
- Mould made, 100% cotton rag paper
- No optical brighteners
- Base manufactured in a traditional paper mill
GALERIE Cotton Artist Textured is a mould-made 100% Cotton rag paper. The coarse structured surface allows for a beautiful traditional watercolor look and feel, whilst still reproducing pin-sharp details and color consistency. With no optical brighteners, this new addition in the GALERIE range is sure to add an extra dimension for the artisan printer and fine art photographer.
ILFORD Smooth Cotton Rag | 310gsm
- 100% cotton rag
- Very smooth surface
- No optical brighteners
- High color consistency and gamut
- Water resistance
The new GALERIE 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing, Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail, while the Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
ILFROD Textured Cotton Rag | 310gsm
- 100% cotton rag
- Smooth textured surface
- No optical brighteners
- High color consistency and gamut
Water resistance
The new GALERIE 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing, Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail, while the Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
ILFORD Matte | 260gsm?
HAHNEMÜHLE
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth | 305gsm
An especially smooth and silky soft paper for high-quality FineArt inkjet printing. The white cotton art paper has a discreet, very finely textured surface with a strikingly silky feel. The matte premium inkjet coating guarantees extraordinary print results with impressive reproduction of colour, detail and very deep black. Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth is versatile and produces impressive results for FineArt photography as well as art reproductions. The acid- and lignin-free all-rounder meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance and is perfect for high-quality black and white FineArt prints.
HAHNEMÜHLE
German Etching (Textured) | 310gsm
A bright white, cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt use. The clearly visible, exquisite felt structure lends the paper its lovely soft feel and tactile surface texture to produce prints with a stunning three-dimensional quality and depth. The high-gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with perfect reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and striking contrasts. The barium sulphate within the coating gives FineArt Baryta the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper and makes it a popular alternative for inkjet printing. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. FineArt Baryta is a versatile classic for FineArt applications and sets standards in the printing of both black and white and colour photographs.
GLOSS, SATIN & METALLICS
ILFORD Galerie Lustre/Satin | 260gsm
- Smooth lustre surface
- Universal printer compatibility
- Instant dry RC coated paper
- Broad colour gamut for stunning colour reproduction
- Perfect for high quality photographic prints
Ilford Galerie Prestige Lustre 260gsm is a heavy weight, high quality inkjet photo paper offering accurate reproductive qualities, extended longevity and a robust surface for exceptional yet durable prints. As with its gloss equivalent, this paper is created using the very latest universal inkjet coating technology, which ensures that prints are not only dry to the touch straight from the printer, but are compatible with all popular printer manufacturers. The lustre surface is perfect for every type of image genre from stunning portraits and scenic landscapes to wildlife, mono conversions, abstracts, macros or architecture
ILFORD Galerie Gloss | 260gsm
- Professional gloss finish
- Instant dry surface
- Superb photographic image quality and consistency
- Superb colour gamut
GALERIE Smooth Gloss paper features the very latest HDR (High Dynamic Range) optically clear coating and coupled with recent advancements in inkjet receiving layer design, makes this the reference media for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut. The high-density, resin coated heavyweight base and smooth “bright white” gloss finish creates the look and feel of a superior photographic print. With the added benefit of being “touch dry” from the printer, this gloss media is the “choice of professionals”.
ILFORD Galerie Metallic Gloss | 260gsm
- Iridium finish allows the print to come to life
- Unique surface adds a creative angle to all types of photography
- Perfect for Portrait and Studio photography
GALERIE Metallic Gloss offers photographers the ability to print images with a true ‘wow’ factor. The iridium finish gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly comes to life. The resin coated paper is 260gsm and is suitable for creating display and exhibition prints or alternatively prints can be added to photo albums or portfolio work to create additional impact. Although the media adds an additional creative angle to portrait and studio photography, it also lends itself perfectly to enhancing mechanical, industrial or architectural images.
HAHNEMÜHLE
Photo Rag Baryta | 315gsm
A bright white, cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt use. The clearly visible, exquisite felt structure lends the paper its lovely soft feel and tactile surface texture to produce prints with a stunning three-dimensional quality and depth. The high-gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with perfect reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and striking contrasts. The barium sulphate within the coating gives FineArt Baryta the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper and makes it a popular alternative for inkjet printing. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. FineArt Baryta is a versatile classic for FineArt applications and sets standards in the printing of both black and white and colour photographs.
CANVAS STOCK
HAHNEMÜHLE
Daguerre Canvas Matt | 400gm
A matt coated, poly-cotton inkjet canvas with a fine, uniform surface texture. The bright white canvas is characterised by its high degree of whiteness. When combined with the premium matt inkjet coating, it produces clean, fresh colours, fine details and black and white reproductions that are rich in contrast. Daguerre Canvas is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance. Despite its high grammage, the canvas has excellent stretch properties and is ideal for mounting on canvas stretcher frames.
HELIXx® Eclipse Premium Canvas| 320gsm
A polycotton canvas with a bright white, smooth matte finish with a wide colour gamut. This canvas stock is water resistance with good UV/increased fade resistance. Suitable for flat artworks or for stretching over a canvas frame. This stock stretches without cracking for a seamless texture.
file set up.
prepare your file
The professional standard for file resolution is 300 dpi (Dots Per Inch or Pixels Per Inch). We advise that you stick to this resolution and set your file up to your desired size.
save your file
We can print from most file types; png, psd, jpeg, pdf or tiff. Our preferred file is tiff as it is a file type that holds the most information.
upload your file
For our Online Print Service, upload your file by clicking the upload button. If you using our online Print Order Form, you can upload a file or provide a download link (Dropbox, WeTransfer etc).
Still not sure how to set up your file or if your image is of a high enough quality to print? Don’t panic! Our team is always available to give you advice and help you get print ready.
the process.
PRODUCTION
We aim to provide our customers with a speedy turn around but please be aware that we may be restricted by demand on our service or the nature of the stock used. We do not offer same day printing as archival prints require a minimum of 24hrs to cure. If your order involves printing and framing, please allow an additional 2-3 for production.
FINISHING
Prints orders are carefully rolled in acid free wrapping and tubed. Print and Frame orders are wrapped in bubble wrap for in-store pickups or boxed for shipping.
Please let us know if you require shipping or if you intend to pick up in store so we can invoice and process your order accordingly. Once your order has been completed you will be notified by our team.
print handling
+ care.
All our prints are handled with the utmost of care. From printing to packaging, our prints are scrutinized by our production team to ensure you receive a pristine product. Your beautiful new print is very delicate and it is our recommendation that it should only be handled and removed from its packaging by your intended professional framer. The Art and Framing Company can not take responsibility for any creases or imperfections.
order your prints.
There are many different ways to organize having your images, artwork and photographs professionally printed by us. We recommend our easy to use Online Print Service. For my complex jobs, fill out an online Print Order Form and our Print Team will get in touch
