Artful Everyday Treasures
ImageKind closed their shop last year, and it’s been difficult to find a good replacement. I’ve seen that many online printers have mixed reviews. However, Printful has a solid reputation for quality archival printing and products, and FinerWorks offers specialty papers that are more expensive but are worth it if you’re looking for gallery-quality prints and or want to have the work framed. I’ve included both services here because your print needs may vary.
Printful's Enhanced Matte print paper specs:
The paper is a thick, durable, museum-quality paper that provides a professional look for art prints and posters. The paper's heavy weight and matte finish make it a popular choice for artists seeking a high-end product. The paper's specs make it well-suited for high-quality printing, including:
Key specifications
Paper weight: 189 g/m²
Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
Opacity: 94%
ISO brightness: 104%
Source: Sourced from Japan
Printful does offer framed prints, so if you need it framed, let me know and I’ll set it up.
FinerWorks Gallery-quality Prints:
I made the decision to have these specialty prints mounted on 3/16” gatorboard and framed
Composition: Made from 90% bamboo fibers and 10% cotton, with no optical brighteners.
Aesthetics: It has a natural white, warm tone and a soft, lightly textured surface that adds a tactile quality to prints.
Environmental aspect: The bamboo content makes it a sustainable choice, and it has a natural, authentic look.
Print quality: It produces high-quality, archival prints with excellent color accuracy and a natural feel.
Weight: It is a 290gsm paper, which is a substantial weight for an art print.
Durability: It is resistant to aging, with prints lasting for many years when using high-quality inks.
Let me know if there’s an image for which you need a specific size or variation that’s not shown here and I’ll set it up in the shop for your purchase.
