Fine Art (Giclée) Printing

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We take pride in our fast turnaround times, doing most work the same day

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We can help advise with any needs & requirements where it is paper types, file types or any other questions you may have.

20 years Experience

Over 20 years of experience in printing and scanning fine art.

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“Is it ‘jee-clay’ or ‘Gick-Lee’? What does Giclée Mean?

When starting to understand Fine Art Printing there is one word, a strange word, that you will have to get to grips with…. Giclée

The term simply refers to a particular print process which results in an archival, gallery standard print. The direct translation from French means “squirt”… And refers to the way an inkjet printer lays ink onto paper.

“But does that mean that all inkjet prints can be classed as Giclée Prints”? I hear you ask!

NO… There’s more to it than that.

The London Film Lab can describe all their Fine Art Printing as ‘Giclée’ quality because combine the very latest in Epson Printer technology, with genuine UV stable inks and archival quality fine art papers like the world leading ‘Hahnemühle’ brand. Lets leave the lesson on how to pronounce Hahnemühle to another day. The results when we pair your image with the most suitable paper has to be seen to be believed.

And for the burning question of how to pronounce Giclée…. Just say the letter G followed by clay. But don’t worry too much, we’ve heard customers say every possible way of saying it and we’re not here to judge. All we care about is transforming your image into the best gallery standard print possible.

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Hahnemühle’s Certified Studio: What it Means for Your Prints!

Hahnemühle are the oldest and most prestigious paper manufacturer in the world. London Film lab are very proud to have received “Certified Studio” status. We are part of a very small number of print labs where Hahnemühle executives are confident in our ability to produce industry leading quality prints. This accreditation shows that our experienced team have the required skills, with a particular focus on colour management and print handling.

Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta

FineArt Baryta is a paper that sets the benchmark for high colour depth, large colour gamut and image definition. There is a clearly visible, exquisite felt texture to the paper. This paper gives the “wow” factor particularly to black and white prints with extremely high density and finest grey tones. Using barium sulphate in the premium inkjet coating ensures the typical gloss that makes this paper a genuine replacement for traditional Baryta papers from analogue laboratories.

Hahnemühle German Etching

A white, 100% α-cellulose paper – guarantees archival standards. The mould-made etching paper features a distinct textured surface. With its premium matt inkjet coating German Etching meets the highest industry standards regarding density, colour gamut, colour graduation and image sharpness while preserving the special touch and feel of genuine art paper. Perfect for use with digital art, black & white and colour photography, limited edition prints, presentation prints for display purposes and exhibitions.

Hahnemühle FineArt Pearl

A bright white base with a subtle texture and a smooth silky feel that produces a elegant pearl/gloss finish. Deep blacks couple together with incredible reproduction in colour and detail once printed. Like all our Hahnemühle giclée prints, the acid and lignin free properties ensure that this paper is truly archival. Both colour and black and whites will be suited to this paper.

Hahnemühle PhotoRag®

Photo Rag® is the most popular paper chosen by photographers to create high quality fine art prints. The fine, smooth surface and feel of Photo Rag® make this paper very versatile and it is ideal for printing both black and white and colour photographs and art reproductions with impressive pictorial depth.

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