Store'n'Print Art Reproductions
For some time now we've been working with artists on high quality giclee reproductions of their work, with print runs ranging from 5 to 150 prints.
We've evolved a process unique in Australia in quality, convenience and cost terms.
This service enables artists or photographers to dramatically reduce the work and expense involved in producing limited edition prints runs, while as the same time imprvoving both quality and consistency!
Jump to:
- How the process works - in a nutshell
- How the process works - in detail
- Media Available, BYO Media details
- On Print Sizes Available
- Costs
How the process works - in a nutshell
Simply put - we safely store the digital files here for you (of course copyright remains yours at all times) and print short run batches of images to order, as and when you need them. Each image is a perfect reproduction of the last. This can save you thousands of dollars since you no longer need to speculatively print the entire run of limited edition prints before you sell them!
How the process works - in detail
- First, you must obtain high quality digital files of your artworks.
If they're not originally digital artworks, we suggest you have them professionally photographed onto medium or large format film (or scanned with a suitable scanner). We are putting together a list of Photographers and organisations offering services in the area of art reproduction, so if you are looking for a recommendation, please get in touch. If you are a photographer (or scanner) with proven expertise in the area of artwork reproductions, please also get in touch and we can add you to our list.
If your photographer shoots film, we can then help you with the film scanning and retouching side of things, to convert the film into big, beautiful digital files suitable for high quality reproduction.
We can of course also help you with any general retouching work required.
- Once you have high quality digital files, you're well on your way. You bring the files to us, and we copy them to our RAID-5 storage system. This system is fault tolerant (i.e. highly reliable) and if nothing else this means you have a high quality digital backup of your files in a separate geographic location (of course you should keep your own originals as well, ideally burned to archival media).
- We now make an A4 proof print ($10 per proof) on the media of your choice (see notes on media selection below)
The A4 proof print needs to be approved by you, and of course we can edit the file for accuracy (or effect) if required (retouching of this type is $60/hour if required, most images take only a few minutes if the original files are in good shape).
- Once we are all happy we can make the prints in just the way you want, we safely store your digital files, and all the settings and details associated with the making of these prints to your specifications.
There is a once off cost of $20 per artist for storing images, and there is no limit on the number of images or length of storage time - you are quite welcome to bring one image the first time ($20) and 20 the next (no further charge).
- Prints are now made in small batches to order, only as you actually need them (minimum of 5 prints of the same size if using A4/A3 sizes, no minimum order on the larger sizes)
The prints can be picked up, mailed carefully packaged in a tube to you, or even directly to your customers (although this does not give you the opportunity to sign or number your prints, of course).
To have prints made, you simply get in touch and provide clear instructions, along with payment. Costs are detailed below, and turnaround time is officially quoted as 2-3 days but 95% of jobs are done within 24 hours.
Media Selection
Our Standard Media Types
We use 4 types of media here as our standard selection that cover most needs:
- Hahnemuhle Photo Rag - a smooth, 100% cotton rag fine art paper
- Hahnemuhle Torchon - a textured, 100% cotton rag fine art paper
- Canson Canvas - a beautiful 100% cotton canvas, the best available inkjet canvas in the world today
- Crane Silver Rag - the only 100% cotton fibre based semi-gloss inkjet paper in the world today
Suitable for very high impact work, black and whites in particular
All of these media are archival and of the highest quality, and around 300 gsm in weight.
All except Canson Canvas are available as A4 sheets, A3+ sheets, and as roll prints 24 inches wide (61.0 cm) or 44 inches wide (111.7 cm) by any length. Canson Canvas is only available as roll prints.
We'll show you samples of all 4 types, both printed and unprinted, during your initial visit.
Other media options and BYO Media
We can work with you to choose other types of media from our large selection of samples (you simply buy a box of the media from us, and then leave it with us for your prints), or you can supply your own inkjet printable media if you prefer/need an exact paper match to an original paper type we don't supply.
(N.B. All media used must be inkjet coated as uncoated papers can damage the printers, and deckled edges are not allowed - however the sheets can be deckled after printing, see below).
On Deckled Edges
Nothing will kill a printer quicker than deckled edges, so unfortunately we can't let you use paper with deckled edges. However, you can purchase the excellent dual edge ripper to do your own deckling after the printing. The result is very good and is remarkably close to a true deckled edge.
Print sizes available
We offer sheet prints in standard sizes - A4 (297 by 210 mm, 11.7 by 8.5 inches) and A3+ (483 by 329mm, 19 by 13 inches). Note that about half an inch of white space must be left around the edges on sheet prints (i.e. full bleed printing is not possible).
Beyond these sizes, we also offer roll prints. These are printed on paper from a roll that is either 24 inches wide (61.0 cm) or 44 inches wide (111.7 cm), and prints can be from 10 inches up to 100 inches or more in length. Pricing is in 5 inch increments, i.e. 24 by 10" or 24 by 15" or 44 by 20" etc etc.
The physical width of the roll is either 24 or 44 inches, so this size limit is fixed and you must remember that any required white space will have to fit within the 24 or 44 inches. We can print the roll prints full bleed but there may be some final trimming required of a millimetre or two along the edges as the printing is not millimetre perfect on the edges.
Summary of costs, including per print costs
Initial session plus ongoing storage
There is a once off fee, per artist, of $20 to cover initial setup and ongoing storage of images. There is no limit to the number of images or the length of time we'll store them for you (within reason, of course!). You can add new images whenever you're ready.
A4 Proof Prints made during the initial session are charged at $10 (for any of the four media types).
Print Orders - A4 or A3+
There is a minimum order of 5 prints of the same size if having prints made on A4 or A3+ sheets.
| Media | Size | Minimum Order | Price Per Print |
| Media you have supplied | A4 | 5 Prints | $8 |
| Media you have supplied | A3/A3+ | 5 Prints | $18 |
| Hahnemuhle Photo Rag or Torchon |
A4 | 5 Prints | $10 |
| Hahnemuhle Photo Rag or Torchon |
A3+ | 5 Prints | $20 |
| Crane Silver Rag | A4 | 5 Prints | $13 |
| Crane Silver Rag | A3+ | 5 Prints | $25 |
Canson Canvas is not available for sheet prints, see roll prints below.
Print Orders - Larger Sizes
We use roll paper, which is either 24" wide (61.0 cm) or 44" wide (111.7cm). We charge in 5" (127mm) increments, with your order rounded up to the closest size.
Please note if you need white space around your print, you must specify this, and this is charged as part of the print area.
We do not offer a trimming service and suggest you get your framer to do this for you. You might also find it worthwhile consulting with them about space required for mounting/stretching.
Pricing for prints
on 24" roll papers (see below for 44" pricing)
Roll Width Inches (mm) |
Length Of Print Inches (mm) |
Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308 or Hahnemuehle Torchon 285 |
Canson Canvas 340 or Crane Silver Rag or Adhesive Vinyl |
| 24" (610 mm) | 10" (254 mm) | $35 | $35 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 15" (381 mm) | $42 | $47 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 20" (508 mm) | $53 | $60 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 25" (635 mm) | $64 | $72 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 30" (762 mm) | $75 | $85 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 35" (889 mm) | $86 | $97 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 40" (1016 mm) | $97 | $109 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 45" (1143 mm) | $109 | $122 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 50" (1270 mm) | $120 | $134 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 55" (1397 mm) | $131 | $147 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 60" (1524 mm) | $142 | $159 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 65" (1651 mm) | $153 | $172 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 70" (1778 mm) | $164 | $184 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 75" (1905 mm) | $176 | $197 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 80" (2032 mm) | $187 | $209 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 85" (2159 mm) | $198 | $221 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 90" (2286 mm) | $209 | $234 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 95" (2413 mm) | $220 | $246 |
| 24" (610 mm) | 100" (2540 mm) | $232 | $259 |
| 24" (610 mm) | Over 100" (2540 mm+) | $ Ask for quote | $ Ask for quote |
Pricing for prints on 44" roll papers
Roll Width Inches (mm) |
Length Of Print Inches (mm) |
Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308 or Hahnemuehle Torchon 285 or Adhesive Vinyl |
Canson Canvas 340 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 15" (381 mm) | $96 | $108 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 20" (508 mm) | $121 | $138 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 25" (635 mm) | $147 | $165 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 30" (762 mm) | $172 | $195 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 35" (889 mm) | $197 | $222 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 40" (1016 mm) | $222 | $250 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 45" (1143 mm) | $250 | $280 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 50" (1270 mm) | $275 | $307 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 55" (1397 mm) | $300 | $337 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 60" (1524 mm) | $325 | $364 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 65" (1651 mm) | $351 | $394 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 70" (1778 mm) | $376 | $422 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 75" (1905 mm) | $403 | $451 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 80" (2032 mm) | $429 | $479 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 85" (2159 mm) | $454 | $506 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 90" (2286 mm) | $479 | $536 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 95" (2413 mm) | $504 | $564 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | 100" (2540 mm) | $532 | $594 |
| 44" (1117 mm) | Over 100" (2540 mm+) | $ Ask for quote | $ Ask for quote |