Our new line of metal prints is here, and they rock! Now metal is available in 4 different metal surface finishes and multiple ready to display styles. Use our online ordering tool to create custom sizes as small as 8×8 up to 30×40. The “panel only” option can even be ordered with a frame! Metal prints are one of the most remarkable and easiest ways to display your work. And it is not just for photographers anymore. Every day see artists now offering their illustrations and reproductions as metal prints as well.
So, you may know that we have been offering metal prints for a while now. But last year we saw we needed to make some major changes as part of our efforts to become one of the premier locations to go to for metal prints.
Centralized Production
First, we recognized (and not just with metal) that we needed to move our metal print production to us headquarter facility so that we improve average transit time, speed up production and have better quality control. This was made possible when late last year we expanded our facility to allow us to move the production to from the East coast to San Antonio. Early this month we also we finalized the installation of the equipment need to make the manufacturing possible and the volume and size requirements needed. Most important is by being at our headquarter production facility allowed our Auxiliary Operations Manager to personally oversee the training of staff and production process for these metal prints meaning greater consistency levels.
More Surface Finishes
Second, many of our customers wanted more surface finish options so they could match metal prints they had produced elsewhere. When we studied this closer we found most other color labs have been limited to offering a white gloss like we used to do but some color labs were using other finishes. Some were using a silver gloss. Others using a white matte and others offering a silver matte. A few even offered semi-gloss versions in both the white and silver. As you can imagine, this has the potential to cause some problems if you try to order from a different lab that does not have your preferred finish, We decided based on the choices people were used to we needed to offer all the finishes.
Custom Sizes
Third, custom sizes. One of the most frustrating things for artists and fine art photographers is the lack of size options so many labs have. A few out there do a good job of offering a wide range of sizes but fewer do custom sizes. I saw this as a big problem. One of the reasons our fine art paper prints and canvas prints are so popular is we have the capability and offer custom sizes. For artists and fine art photographers which many times rely like to compose their images in uncommon aspect ratios, the custom size option is an incredible help for them, so they can minimize cropping. For photographers it also allows for popular things like panoramic on metal and square sizes. Not you can easily create a cluster of metal prints for a wall or even split a very large image across multiple metal prints.
We are extremely excited about out new line of metal prints and the options we have for them. If you want to learn more about our metal prints, checkout our metal prints page.
Metal Prints FAQs
Cards
You are not. After formatting the front of the card, you may add it directly to your cart. The back of the card will arrive blank.
Yes, your flat cards may have images or graphics on both sides.
Your set of cards will arrive in its own card box with a clear top for easy viewing. Keep in mind that multiple sets will not always have their own boxes as these boxes are utilized for packaging and shipping purposes. We do not currently offer card storage boxes for purchase.
We do not offer direct card mailing services.
All folded cards, both standard and giclee cards, come with envelopes. For flat cards and postcards, envelopes can be ordered as an add-on.
You may include a logo or graphics to the back of your folded card. Just choose one of your uploaded images to add imagery to the back. Keep in mind that the print area may be limited so it will be important to format your image file to fit the dimensions of the print area (for more info watch this).
At this time we do not offer the option to print imagery inside the folded cards.
The front of the cards will have a bleed of approximately 1/8 inch, so we recommend allowing for this bleed when formatting your image file. Subject matter on or close to the edges may be partially cropped or appear off-centered.
No, bulk rates are only applicable when it is duplicate copies of the same card.
Yes, cards can be ordered in bulk. Pricing depends on card type and style.
We now offer digitally printed cards on various card stock and giclee printed cards on fine art paper. Standard cards are available as postcards, flat cards, or folded cards. Giclee cards are available as folded cards.
Explore both card options and pricing via our products page.
We have built in volume & bulk discounts that will cover most scenarios; however, if the scope and size of the order is not listed when checking pricing, please contact us with the details of what you want to order and the time frame so that we can work out the fulfillment and pricing of the order.
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.
Giclee cards are printed using the same pigmented inks we use on Fine Art Papers, giving them an exceptionally wide color gamut, which leads to a much nicer looking print and potentially more accurate.
Standard cards are a more economical option because they are printed using toner-based printing, on commodity card stock. This may be fine for most people, but keep in mind that they will not be able to achieve the accuracy and consistency of a giclee card. Also, slight variations are common with color tone from batch to batch due to the nature of the printing.
Nope! You can order just one or as many as you need. Whether you’re creating a custom gift, testing a new design, or fulfilling an order for your online store, we’ve got you covered.
However, you can likely save when ordering in bulk since many of our products have built in volume discounts.
Order Giclee Printing on Canvas
Printed using some of the highest archival standards in the industry, your photos or artwork will last for decades to come.