Under used and overlooked is the virtual inventory system that we have at FinerWorks. When you sign up for an account you have access to a valuable time saving tool which allows you to store frequently ordered prints and products so that you don’t have to upload your files and setup your prints each time you want to order them. Below I share two examples of why it is so useful for many.
Let’s take for instance Christine, one of our users. Christine is one of our frequent customers, ordering a couple times a day to have us fulfill her Etsy and Shopify orders for her art prints. She has about 20 different images she sells in several combinations of styles and sizes for framed giclee prints on fine art papers as well as canvas prints. Overall though about 10 images were her top sellers.
Recently she said that the time to setup each print every time she needed to order was taking a toll and asked us if we had any suggestions. The first question we asked was if she had taken advantage of the virtual inventory system we have. Sadly, she had overlooked this feature and had not take advantage of it. When we explained that she could save the prints she frequently ordered, she immediately started to take advantage of it. She started by uploading the images she had us print the most often and followed up by adding the print products for those images which she had us fulfill frequently.
Now whenever she has an order she just selects the appropriate product/print in her inventory and adds it to her cart. She said that when she does not have the item in her inventory yet, she adds it there before ordering it intending to eventually have all her inventory items saved.
Another, example is the marketing department of a large home developer here in the U.S. The builder is constantly adding new neighborhoods all over the country, sometimes up to 4 a month. Each time they do so, they build a model home which is also where their realtors locate their offices.
Inside those offices they will display interior signage as canvas prints with everything from company logos and slogans to a stock images displaying happy families. Total is about a dozen large canvas prints which they have us crate and ship to the model homes.
Since their marketing department does not have time to setup 12 canvas prints each time, they set them all up only once. Now they can quickly select all the prints from their virtual inventory, add them to their cart and checkout with the delivery location.
Even if you are not like Christine or a large home developer, and only place an order occasionally, there might come a time when your order volume increases, and you become just like Christine. So, taking advantage of this tool now will help a lot.
Is the virtual inventory feature for everyone? Not at this time since many of our customers do commissioned on demand prints that might be personalized and shipped to their customers. Unless they anticipate their customer will later order additional copies there is no sense to store it as an inventoried item.
There are some limitations on inventory items. Checkout the frequently asked questions below which address some of the common questions surrounding the virtual inventory.
Frame
The following items can be ordered ready to hang or will have hanging options available for ordering:
- Framed Prints (Canvas or Paper)
- Stretched & Mounted Canvas
- Wood Prints
- Acrylic Glass Prints
- Acrylic Prints – Floating Framed
- Metal Prints
- Dibond Prints
Sure! Just visit our Frame Moulding Style page to pick out a frame and order online.
We do. In fact, because our frames are made-to-order, we do not price our custom sizes any differently than those considered to be considered a more standard or common size.
To price frames only, just visit our Frame Moulding Style page. Find the moulding you’d like to price, enter the frame size you want to get pricing.
We offer acrylic glass which you may sometimes see referred to as glazing. We have several types: A premium clear, a premium clear with reflection control (non-glare) as well as two of these versions that also have UV blockers. Acrylic glass and can be ordered with your frame or ala carte.
FinerWorks currently does not offer actual glass as the glazing since glass has a high rate of breaking during shipping.
Yes. You can order from a wide range of frame styles; however, in order to do this, you will need to order the “panel only” style to open the frame options. This will allow you to choose the frame you want. In additional, there are some framed styles readily available when ordering.
Visit our Frame Moulding Style page to view the sizes we offer. Select the moulding you are interested in to get more details on that particular moulding.
Most of our frames are wood. Many also have a laminate or veneer however there are also metal (aluminum) as well as polystyrene. For more info on wood frames and polystyrene, read this article on mouldings and what they are made of.
We do offer more moldings on-site and for offline orders. Contact us directly to learn more.
For framed prints, Tyvek backing (black or white) is placed on the back of the frame to seal the artwork from dust and moisture. Appropriate hanging hardware is installed on the back.
For frames ordered without the print, hanging hardware is provided but not installed.
Shell-packs (3-packs) do not include any hanging hardware.
All framing is cut and joined at the framing center located in San Antonio, Texas. print and framing facility. This is done by a team of experienced members of FinerWorks framing department.
Our average for most frames is about 5 to 7 days in production; however, there may be exceptions dependent on current inventory levels and how quickly the supplier can send us the required stock.
You can also see our turnaround time page for time frame details.
Most people order online via our website’s Print Online Setup Tool. Using this method, you will upload your image file(s), select the product type, styles, and size of print you want, then add the item to your shopping cart.
Some businesses that use us may have their websites connected to us, either through our Order Fulfillment App or one of our legacy integrations, which allow for batch order submissions.
FinerWorks is unable to accept orders by phone or email.
Order HD Chromaluxe® Metal Prints
Print your artwork or photography as custom-size metal prints. Using the dye-sublimation process, your image is fused to the surface of rigid aluminum panels. These provide a modern look when decorating your home or office. Choose from multiple metal surface options. Order it framed, with a float wall mounting or even with a tabletop easel back.