PRINTING, FRAMING
& CARE
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Original artworks are unframed.
All printing and framing is carried out in Australia, by experts with over 30 years of experience. Frames are created using solid wood wherever possible, from local, sustainable sources. The backing boards and mat boards used are acid-free. Frames are delivered with fixtures that allow for easy hanging on existing wall fixings.
PRINTING
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Smooth Cotton Rag (Matte art paper)
Available for all photography prints and art reprints. Museum grade, acid-free and printed using archival Epson Ultra Chrome Pro inks. The material is 100% Cotton with an ultra-smooth matte finish. This Smooth Cotton Rag is a great choice to show off crisp detail.
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Satin Fibre Rag (Shiny art paper)
Available for only Black and White art. Museum grade, acid-free and printed using archival Epson Ultra Chrome Pro inks. The material is 100% Cotton with a gloss surface. It’s a traditional, fibre-based photo paper ideal for showing off high-quality black and white printing while offering an exceptionally wide gamut of colour, detail and tonality.
Canvas (Matte)
Available for all Photography prints and art reprints. A cotton/polyester blend designed to portray the best in professional photographic digital prints, printed using Epson Ultra Chrome Pro inks. This material has a matte surface and is a robust, re-stretchable canvas with high cracking resistance and superior framing performance. It also incorporates an advanced inkjet receiving layer, which provides excellent image sharpness and optimum colour gradation.
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Textured Cotton Rag (Matte art paper)
Available for Art reprints only. A 100% cotton rag with texture. It’s a premium, heavyweight quality with no optical brighteners creating high-colour consistency and gamut alongside excellent image stability. This material is an excellent surface to print art that originally had a lot of textured details.
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PRINT SIZES
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Print sizes for square art will be displayed the same as rectangular art. When you purchase artwork, you will receive the shape that is advertised. See the conversion chart below.
A4 = 210x297mm OR 300x300mm
A3 = 297x420mm OR 400x400mm
A2 = 420x594mm OR 500x500mm
B2 = 500x700mm OR 600x600mm
A1 = 594x840mm OR 700x700mm
B1 = 707x1000mm OR 800x800mm
A0 = 840x1188mm OR 1000x1000mm
B0 = 1000x1414mm OR 1200x1200mm
2A0 = 1188x1680mm
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FRAMING
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Paper Art Frames:
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Classic frame
The glazing is placed directly on top of the art without spacers or mat board.
Shadow box frame
Using a box frame, a space is created between the glazing and the art, with a 'spacer'. This adds some depth and shadow for a contemporary feel. The box frame size is 2cm wide and 4cm deep.
Traditional frame
The art is separated from the glazing using a top mat board as a border between the edge of the art and the box frame. The frame size is 2cm wide and 4cm deep.​
Classic Frame
Traditional Frame
Canvas Art Frames:
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Float Frame
Canvas float frames are sourced locally from FSC-certified suppliers. They are 10mm wide on the face and 55mm deep, fitted with a 5mm space between canvas and frame to create a shadow line. A premium finger-jointed pine stretcher bar is used in either 32mm or 38mm heights. Stretchers over 100cm are braced for extra strength. The artwork is inserted from the front, meaning there is no glazing.
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Glazing:
By default, all frames with glazing are acrylic. It is shatterproof and lightweight for simple shipping and safety measures. Glass on the other hand looks more luxurious, and depending on the type, it can eliminate reflection and provide UV filtering. The downfall is that it's likely to shatter in transit. If you are looking for glass as an option, please get in touch. The price will be higher than what is displayed on the website due to the glass being more expensive and a specialised shipping method.
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Frame Colours:
Both paper and canvas frames come in the following colours: Oak, White and Black. The frame colour can be upgraded to the following stained colours, at slightly extra cost; White Open Grain Oak, Black Open Grain Oak, Coffee-Stained Tasmanian Oak. Chocolate-Stained Tasmanian Oak.
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If you have any special requests regarding any display options, please get in touch and I will do my best to assist you.
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ARTWORK CARE
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Original artworks are varnished for protection from dust and scratches. They can be cleaned using a white cotton cloth and soapy water. It is important to be gentle when cleaning as my artworks are impasto paintings. This means that there are a lot of thick textures that can easily become damaged if cleaned too harshly. A cotton tip can be used to clean around any crevices in the paint. Displaying original artwork and framed prints indoors and out of direct sunlight will enhance the artwork's longevity. Caution should be taken when cleaning acrylic glazing as it is more likely to scratch than glass.