GICLÉE PRINTING

Exhibition-quality archival giclée prints

Printed on Hahnemühle, Canson and our in-house paper options. Upload your file to order online, or book a studio appointment for scanning/photography.

Gallery-standard pigment printing

12-colour archival inks for smooth tones, rich blacks and stable prints.

Colour-managed workflow

Profiled setup and careful handling for consistent, reliable results.

Paper expertise, properly advised

A curated range of fine art papers, with clear guidance on what suits your work.

Made in-studio, finished by hand

Careful trimming and quality checks before it leaves us.

How it works

Giclée printing uses archival pigment inks and fine art papers to create high-quality, stable prints. It’s a widely used alternative to C-type printing for paper-based photographic and artistic work, offering a different surface and finish.

1. Selection

Choose paper, size and border

2. Upload your image

Upload your artwork for each paper size then add to cart. Repeat process for each print size and/or image

3. Payment

Once all orders and images are added for can choose delivery options or pick up from our studio

4. Dispatch or collect

Free UK delivery over £50

Choosing paper

We stock a range of archival inkjet papers suited to different styles — from textured papers for watercolour and drawing to smooth papers for illustration and photography. You’ll choose your paper during checkout when you upload your file.

The papers listed below are our standard range. If you’re unsure what to choose, or you need a specific paper, contact us and we’ll advise and confirm availability.

Abstract watercolor painting with splashes of red, purple, and blue on a white background

Fine Art Giclée (295gsm)

Matt • Warm tone • Tactile texture

A heavyweight, matte paper with a warm base and a pronounced texture. Best for paintings, watercolours and drawings.

Textured Giclée (310gsm)

Matt • Bright white • Highly textured

A bright, heavily textured paper that holds detail in darker areas and makes colour feel punchy. Best for saturated work and pieces with subtle dark tones.

Fine Art Poster (200gsm)

Matt • Light tone • Smooth

A smooth, 100% cotton matte paper with a clean, cartridge-like feel. Printed areas take on a subtle lustre, giving a screen-print effect. Best for vector artwork and graphic illustration.

German Etching (310gsm)

Smooth • Neutral tone • Subtle texture

A versatile Hahnemuhle, cotton-based paper with a smooth finish and a gentle texture. Well suited to all types of artwork and photography, delivering clean detail and balanced tones.

Photo Rag (308gsm)

Smooth • Bright white • Soft texture

A smooth Hahnemuhle, bright white cotton paper with a soft surface and wide colour gamut. Produces vibrant, high-contrast prints with strong saturation — ideal for colourful artwork, illustrations and graphic work.

Fine Art Baryta (325gsm)

Gloss • Warm tone • Canvas texture

A heavyweight Hahnemuhle, gloss paper with a warm base and pronounced canvas texture. Delivers strong colour depth and saturation, making it well suited to oil painting reproductions and bold, large-scale abstract or graphic work.

Photo Rag Satin (310gsm)

Gloss • Warm tone • Smooth finish

A smooth Hahnemuhle, gloss paper with a warm, creamy white base and a silkscreen-like finish. Adds depth to shadows and mid-tones, making it ideal for vector work or moody, atmospheric photographs.

Photo Pearl (290gsm)

Pearl finish • Bright white • Smooth surface

A bright white, resin-coated photo paper with a smooth surface and pearl sheen. Excellent for photos and poster-style prints.

Natural Line

Matt • Natural tone • Tactile surface

A fine art inkjet paper made from fast-growing natural fibres such as bamboo, hemp, agave or sugar cane. Designed to reduce environmental impact while delivering reliable, high-quality results for fine art printing.

An artists guide

Giclée Handbook + sample pack

A complete breakdown of the printing process along with 6 print samples

Not sure what paper to choose?

Order a sample pack

A printed sample pack showing our paper finishes, textures and weights before you order.

an image showing test colour printing strips

Proofing & colour accuracy

Test prints

Screens vary. For colour-critical or large prints, we recommend ordering a small test print before committing to a full run.


Giclée prices

House Giclée Hahnemühle Paper Photo/Poster Paper
A5 - £6.41A5 - £8.33A5 - £5.13
A4 - £8.98A4 - £11.66A4 - £7.18
A3 - £11.65A3 - £15.13A3 - £9.32
A2 - £22.50A2 - £29.22A2 - £17.99
A1 - £42.97A1 - £55.80A1 - £34.38
A0 - £90.04A0 - £116.93A0 - £72.03
8×8” - £6.558×8” - £8.508×8” - £5.24
10×10” - £8.4710×10” - £11.0010×10” - £6.78
12×12” - £10.4012×12” - £13.5012×12” - £8.32
16×16” - £14.8416×16” - £19.2716×16” - £11.87
16×20” - £18.5616×20” - £24.1016×20” - £14.85
20×20” - £23.2120×20” - £30.1420×20” - £18.57
24×24” - £33.4224×24” - £43.4024×24” - £26.73
30×30” - £52.2130×30” - £67.8030×30” - £41.77
40×40” - £92.8640×40” - £120.6040×40” - £74.29

Prices include:

  • File checks & setup (DPI, sizing, colour profile, borders)
  • Archival pigment inks
  • Free UK delivery over £50

Prices exclude VAT.

  • Same-day printing available (+50%).

Need a digital file first?

See our other services.

Artwork scanning

Large artwork photography