All printing and framing is completed by New Zealand art gallery, Endemic World. With well over a decade doing the mahi, every print is handled in-house by their skilful and decidedly human team. The end result is high-quality prints housed in high-quality frames - and support for Aotearoa’s art community.
Printing
All prints are printed on Enhanced Matte paper
Weight: 210gsm
Finish: Smooth Matte
Tone: Natural White
Structure: Acid Free Paper
Brand: Epson Enhanced Matte
Enhanced Matte is a mid-weight premium art paper with a smooth matte surface and good rigidity for professional art prints. It’s natural white, acid-free and designed for the specific use of archival pigment inks. This paper stock provides the best value for money and is great for printing just about anything.
If you’d like to request a custom order with an alternative paper type or material, please refer to the FAQs for options, then get in contact with your preference for pricing.
Fine art printing for gallery-quality prints
All artworks are printed using fine art printing (also known as archival pigment printing or giclée printing), rather than commercial printing. While commercial printing offers affordability and speedy production times, fine art printing delivers superior quality, colour accuracy and longevity, making it the preferred choice for artists and galleries.
Artworks are printed using the latest Epson fine art printers and Epson Ultrachrome K3 archival inks, resulting in eye-popping colours, super black blacks and sharp details.
Framing
Frames come with acid free backing boards and standard 2mm glass. A4-A1 prints are strung and ready to hang. A0 prints have heavy duty D-rings to ensure safe hanging. All frames are cleanly taped on the back for a professional finish.
Skinny frames
A super thin contemporary frame moulding for a minimal look.
Moulding dimensions:
20mm wide x 20mm high
Finished frame dimensions:
A4 = 240mm x 330mm
A3 = 330mm x 450mm
A2 = 450mm x 625mm
A1 = 625mm x 890mm
A0 = Not available
Skinny mouldings are not available for art prints bigger than A1 because it is not strong enough.
Box frames
A modern frame moulding, adding a little more depth - perfect for floating or setback framing.
Moulding dimensions:
20mm wide x 30mm high
Finished framed dimensions:
A4 = 240mm x 330mm
A3 = 330mm x 450mm
A2 = 450mm x 625mm
A1 = 635mm x 880mm
A0 = 895mm x 1240mm
“Deep box” moulding is used for A0 for strength. Dimensions = 20mm wide x 40mm high
Classic frames
A timeless frame moulding adding a little more width to increase the overall size of your work.
Moulding dimensions:
30mm wide x 20mm high
Finished framed dimensions:
A4 = 260mm x 345mm
A3 = 345mm x 470mm
A2 = 470mm x 645mm
A1 = 645mm x 890mm
A0 = 905mm x 1250mm
How do I hang my artwork?
Before you get started, you need to ensure you have the right fixtures. Adhesive hooks are not recommended, as they’re not reliable long-term.
All framed prints are supplied with picture hooks, but you may need something different for your wall type. If in doubt, contact your local hardware store.
Fixtures
A4, A3 and A2 frames use a single picture hook to hang from. A1 frames use 2 pictures hooks, placed 350mm apart. For A0 sized frames, hang directly on the D-rings. Do not string.
Placement
You then need to work out placement. Try to avoid hanging your art in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in humid places like a bathroom. UV resistant and non-reflective glass is available upon request.
In most situations, art should sit at the average viewer’s eye level. This means placing the centre of your artwork 1500mm from ground level. This may vary slightly if placing art above a piece of furniture, in which case, ensure there is at least 200mm between the bottom of the artwork and the top of the furniture. If hanging multiple artworks, aim for 75mm spacing in between. In general though, the 1500mm rule is a good rule-of-thumb to follow.
Factoring in the hanging wire
Before nailing in your picture hook, you need to calculate where your hanging wire or string sits in relation to the centre of the artwork. Measure the distance from the centre of the artwork to the top of the hanging wire, ensuring you factor in the weight of the artwork. Then add this measurement to 1500mm – this is the height to install your wall fixture.
Finishing touches
Once you’ve hung your artwork, you may like to use a level to ensure it’s straight. You may also like to add some gel non-slip dots to the frame’s back corners to prevent movement or wall marks.