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Paper Types

Glossy

Glossy prints look good in the absence of glare.  But when the angle changes, glare is more evident on glossy prints.

Lustre

Lustre prints offer the best of both worlds:  the vibrant color saturation of glossy and the fingerprint resistance of matte.  All without the glare associated with glossy.  Lustre prints have a satin-like sheen and a modestly textured surface that you can see when the light angle is just right.  They are printed on Kodak Supra Endura paper that is heaver than matte.

Metallic

Metallic prints are rich and distinctive and have a huge WOW! factor.Metallic paper

With a glossy finish and unique metallic appearance, these prints have extra visual interest and depth.  They are printed on long-lasting Kodak Professional Endura Metallic paper.  This paper uses a proprietary combination of film laminate layers that produce striking, three-dimensional, lasting images on an ultra-bright background.  The effect is sometimes described as "chrome on paper."

You'll see extreme sharpness, brightness, and color saturation with an intense black density that increases its appeal.  The proprietary laminate layers also increase the durability and tear resistance of the final print, increasing the opportunities for display applications.

Giclée

Giclée Fine Art Watercolor & Canvas Prints

Giclée Fine Art Watercolor & Canvas Prints are made with high-quality archival inks on fine art papers using a high-resolution large format inkjet printer.  The premium inks produce images with smooth tones and rich colors, making these prints ideal for extraordinary presentations.  Available in two paper surfaces:  Watercolor and Canvas

Watercolor Giclée

Watercolor Giclée prints are printed with high-quality archival inks on heavy, 310g paper with a subtle texture.  This acid-free paper is 100% cotton fiber and is finished with a water-based protective coating.

Canvas Giclée

Canvas Giclée prints The Giclée process allows for printing directly onto museum-quality canvas material, so prints will not separate over time.  There are three different mounting options:  Canvas Wrap, Canvas Stretch/Staple, and Canvas Board.  A protective spray coating is applied to the surface of each print to help prevent scratches.