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PAPER: fine art rag / PHOTO


  • Fine Art Rag Paper
  • Vibrance Luster & Gloss Photo Paper
  • Epson Metallic Luster Photo Paper
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  • FYI: How Rag Paper is Made
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Paper Making at St. Cuthbert's Mill, England
photos by Barry Carvish; images by Erin Mcleod (LHS) & Jaden Nyberg (RHS & below)
 

Fine Art Rag Paper

Artists have been painting on watercolour paper made in the traditional way from cotton rags for centuries, but the industry has gained a new lease of life by treating these beautiful papers with an invisible coating that is receptive to the pigment inks of digital printers.  AKA 'giclée' prints, they offer incredible saturation, depth of color and sharpness, altogether a beautifully finished print that captures the essence of the artist’s intent. All six papers that we stock are acid free, available in smooth or textured finish, with and without optical brighteners. (Please refer to Stock Materials for full details.)
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VIBRANCE LUSTER & GLOSS PHOTO PAPER

Vibrance heavy weight photo papers were developed for the discerning photographer who demands maximum color gamut, Dmax, and image resolution. Using a cockle-free RC base that gives the product a true photographic feel, Vibrance papers allow for maximum ink coverage and produce stunningly vivid images. At two thirds the price of the fine art papers, these can be an economical alternative for large scale projects, exhibitions etc. ​(Please refer to Stock Materials for full details.)
 

epson Metallic LUSTER Photo Paper

Designed with an incredible Dmax and rich color gamut, this semi-gloss, E surface, photographic paper features a unique metallic surface that provides extreme sharpness and depth. More expensive than the regular photo papers, it's priced the same as the fine art rag papers. Available up to 44" wide.

 

Borders

When matting prints a half inch border, as shown below, is sufficient. However, when presenting prints in a portfolio or when offering them for sale unmatted, we recommend a wide border of at least 2 inches, 3" - 4" looks even better (shown right with an embossed stamp).
Print on paper, narrow border
Paper print, wide border
A wide border looks and feels more 'luxurious' for several reasons, number one being that to set your image off you want as much uninterrupted blank space between it and whatever is behind/around it as possible.

Another function of the border is to allow you to handle the print without touching the printed surface. The edge is the most vunerable part of a print so clearly the wider the better, and should any damage be sustained you can always trim down a border without compromising the print itself.


If your intention is to sell your prints as "fine art" then consideration has to be given to signing and editioning/numbering the prints. This is usually done within the border under the image and you don't want it to look cramped, so 1" is probably your absolute minimum. Remember it still has to have space around the edge for the mat to cover. A 2" (or greater) wide border is highly recommended for fine art prints.. 
Related Article: Reproduction of a 'Deckle Edge' [Creative Use of a Paper Border]
Reproduction of a Deckle Edge, detail

 

working with standard sizes [when your images are not...]

Pelican by Christina Stobbs, BC
Courtesy: Christina Stobbs, BC
Borders are provided to facilitate handling, matting and framing of the print.
​They also provide a useful way to standardize your print sizes by accommodating images of different proportions, and standard sizes will streamline the marketing and selling of your prints...
Left: 20"x 13.3" image (3:2) placed in a 24"x20" sheet of paper (6:5)
         for standard exhibition frame or portfolio sleeve.
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​HOW rag PAPER IS MADE

St.Cuthbert's Mill in England, manufacturers of Somerset Velvet, have been making paper for artists since the 1700's. This charming short film is well worth watching, enjoy!

 

paper presentation options


Paper, flush and float mounting

flush/float mounting

Watercolour Rag Paper Mounted and Laminated onto Medium Density Fibre Board.
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Framing behind glass

Framing Behind Glass

Preservation/Conservation/Archival Framing is a method of picture framing that protects and preserves artwork.
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some examples of our work



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  • Aluminum
  • Canvas
    • Breathing Color Lyve Canvas
  • Paper
    • Flush and Float Mounting
    • Framing Behind Glass
  • Acrylic
  • Image Editing
  • Pro Services
    • RAW File Processing
    • Split Prints
    • Certificate of Authenticity
    • Consulting
    • Stock Materials
  • PRICING
    • Pricing: Printing on Aluminum
    • Pricing: Canvas Stretched / Rolled
    • Pricing: Printing on Paper
    • Pricing: Acrylic Facemount
    • Pricing: Flush / Float Mount
    • Pricing: Image Editing / Additional Services
    • Pricing: Shipping
  • Upload/Quote/Order
    • Repeat Clients: Upload/Quote/Order
    • Upload/Quote/Order: Acrylic
    • Repeat Clients Upload/Quote/Order: Acrylic
    • Guidelines: Processing and Uploading Image Files
  • Contact
  • About
    • About Digital Fine Art Printing
    • Testimonials
    • Mark Prior: Biography >
      • Selected Bodies of Work >
        • A Sense of Place
        • Teesdale
        • India
        • Calligraphy of Birds
        • Panoramas
        • Poetics of Light
        • BC to CA
        • Notes From A (Very) Small Island
    • Image Credits
  • FAQ
    • Digital Printing Workflow
  • Tutorials
    • Calibrating Screen Resolution to Determine Print Size in Photoshop
    • Processing RAW Files
    • Working with Standard Sizes
    • Photographing Artwork: 35mm Camera
    • Monitor Calibration