Giclee Art Paper Guide

Textured | 310gsm | 24.4mil | 100% Cotton Fiber

William Turner paper is a heavyweight, textured paper with a natural white base. It has a pronounced texture that closely resembles traditional watercolor paper, adding a unique tactile quality to prints. This paper is ideal for reproducing classic artworks. This paper will produce gallery-quality artwork when paired with the right pigment inks. Archival works are durable and are known for longevity of colors and sharpness.

Recommended Uses

• Watercolor Reproductions: The textured surface is perfect for reproducing watercolor paintings, capturing the original’s essence
• Historical Art Prints: Great for reproducing historical artworks where the texture enhances the authenticity
• Fine Art Photography: Suitable for fine art photography, especially those that benefit from a textured, artistic finish

Textured | 325gsm | 16.14mil | 100% Alpha Cellulose

FineArt Baryta is a high-gloss paper that offers exceptional color depth and contrast, making it ideal for high-impact photography. It has a subtle texture that adds a professional feel to prints. The paper’s wide color gamut and excellent D-Max make it a top choice for both color and black-and-white photography.

Recommended Uses

• High-Contrast Photography: Perfect for images that require deep blacks and vivid colors, such as black-and-white photography or HDR images
• Gallery Exhibits: Ideal for prints that will be displayed in galleries, where the high-gloss finish and color vibrancy will make a strong impact
• Artistic Portraits: Great for artistic portraits where a dramatic finish enhances the emotional tone of the image

Textured | 308gsm | 18.9mil | 100% Cotton Fiber

Photo Rag is a premium, smooth matte paper with a soft, fine texture that adds a slight depth to prints. It offers exceptional color reproduction and is highly regarded for its ability to render fine details with precision. Photo Rag is a go-to choice for photographers and artists looking for a versatile, high-quality paper. This paper will produce gallery-quality artwork when paired with the right pigment inks. Archival works are durable and are known for longevity of colors and sharpness.

Photo Rag is a premium, smooth matte paper with a soft, fine texture that adds a slight depth to prints. It offers exceptional color reproduction and is highly regarded for its ability to render fine details with precision. Photo Rag is a go-to choice for photographers and artists looking for a versatile, high-quality paper. This paper will produce gallery-quality artwork when paired with the right pigment inks. Archival works are durable and are known for longevity of colors and sharpness.

Recommended Uses

• Fine Art Photography: Ideal for fine art photography where color accuracy and detail are crucial
• Digital Art Prints: Perfect for digital artwork, providing a high-quality surface that complements a wide range of artistic styles
• Limited Edition Prints: Suitable for producing limited edition prints, where the quality of the paper matches the exclusivity of the artwork

Textured | 305gsm | 19mil | 100% Cotton Rag

We source Cold Press Bright paper with a textured surface to touch. It is a matte paper with a bright white base that provides excellent color contrast and sharp details. The lack of texture gives it a sleek finish, making it ideal for prints that require fine detail and precision. This paper is also acid-free, ensuring long-term durability. This paper will produce gallery-quality artwork when paired with the right pigment inks. Archival works are durable and are known for longevity of colors and sharpness.

Recommended Uses

• Fine Art Reproductions: Perfect for reproducing paintings and drawings where the texture adds to the authenticity of the print
• Watercolor Art: The textured surface closely mimics traditional watercolor paper, making it ideal for printing watercolor artwork
• High-Quality Photography: Suitable for high-quality photography that benefits from a textured, artistic finish

Smooth Texture | 300gsm | 16mil | 100% Cotton Rag

We source Hot Press Bright paper with a smooth touch. It is a matte paper with a bright white base that provides excellent color contrast and sharp details. The lack of texture gives it a sleek finish, making it ideal for prints that require fine detail and precision. This paper is also acid-free, ensuring long-term durability.

Recommended Uses

• Detailed Artwork: Best for detailed illustrations, digital artwork, and photographs where clarity and sharpness are critical
• Color Photography: The bright white base ensures vibrant color reproduction, making it a great choice for colorful prints
• Archival Prints: Ideal for archival-quality prints that need to stand the test of time, such as limited edition artworks

Smooth Texture | 100# | 100% Cotton Rag

This paper is great for laser printing and is an uncoated stock Both high quality and economical, pacesetter is a versatile stock that can be used for a range of different projects. Bright white in color its formation of fiber provides a smooth surface perfect for an everyday communication paper for both digital and offset printing. 

Pacesetter is an excellent choice for a high-quality tactile uncoated finish that prints well with solid colours and is also suitable for writing without any smudging.

Available in both paper and board weights, pacesetter uncoated is suitable for a range of applications

Recommended Uses

• Detailed Artwork & Pencil Work: Sudge free and perfect for small detailed prints in contrast
• Go-to Paper: The bright white base is known in the industry as a go-to paper for many uses