Print Media
There is a huge range of media available for printing.
Fine Art Papers
A wide range of papers are available however some of the most common are:
Somerset Enhanced Velvet This
paper has the look and feel of uncoated cotton
paper, but gives a printed result closer to that
of a coated product. Exhibiting high whiteness
without unnecessary use of optical brightening
agents (OBA), this archival grade paper is
buffered with calcium carbonate to combat acid
attack finished prints may encounter from air
pollution. Results have excellent tonal
separation throughout the range, minimal ink
spread and are almost instantly touch dry.
Somerset Enhanced is excellent for fine art
photography and fine art reproduction. This is
an archival grade paper available in 255gsm and
330 gsm weights.
Museum Rough The name refers to the structure of the paper not its surface that is actually smooth. The paper is preferred by many artists and photographers for their prints as its surface allows very fine detail to be printed clearly. This is an archival grade paper available in 300 gsm only.
Museum Torchon This is a very similar paper to the Museum rough however it has a torchon finish top surface. The surface finish is good for prints of pastels as it is similar to the finish on papers designed for pastels. This is an archival grade paper available in 300gsm.
Canvas Finish Paper The surface on this paper mimics a canvas and is similar to the finish available on some sketch pads. Gives good results on all types of image. This is an archival grade paper available in 300 gsm only.
Baryte This is available in two surface finishes - Gloss and Matte. An extremely smooth surface mimicking photographic paper. Both are archival grade and available in 310 gsm only.
Photographic Papers
A range of photographic papers is available in a range of finishes and weights. These include:
| Finish | Weight (gsm) |
| Gloss | 200 |
| Semi Gloss | 240 |
| Pearl | 290 |
| Satin | 270 |
Artist Canvas
This is exactly what it says its is - an artist
canvas with an inkjet finish so that it will take
printing inks. The results are very good
particularly where the original artwork is on a
canvas although that is not necessary. After
printing it is possible to treat the surface with a
matte or semi-gloss clear acrylic varnish which
gives the print mechanical protection particularly
if it is to be entered into exhibitions.
When hung without a frame,
frequently know as "Gallery Wrap" Part of the image may
be wrapped around the side of the stretchers to create a
sort of 3D effect.
If this would destroy the layout of the picture then the
image is placed entirely on the front face of the canvas
and a coloured border printed around which then provides
sides for the stretchers.
Other Media
If you wish to have you work printed onto a
specific media then J Framing and Pictures will be able to help.
Besides paper and canvas several smooth plastic media are available for outdoor and indoor use.
Some may take time to obtain, and if necessary build the colour profile, however many are readily available and can be bought in easily.