How to Make Prints of Your Art Outsourcing
This video explains how to go about making prints of your art by outsourcing and ordering through a few print companies. I have another blog post and video for how to make prints at home with your own printer here: https://www.chelseaaynaart.com/2022/05/18/how-to-make-prints-of-your-art-at-home/
Timestamps:
-Types of prints I offer: Photographic and Giclee fine art prints 01:25
-How to go about obtaining, editing and preparing the final image of the piece for printing 03:48
-Notes on ordering through iPrintfromhome.com & gicleetoday.com 06:50
-Packaging materials 10:12
-Limited vs. open edition prints 12:14
-Signing prints 13:16
Company & Product Links:
Disclosure: Some of these links may be affiliate links in which I receive a commission if you sign up with the company or make a purchase – As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Print companies:
http://www.iprintfromhome.com/default.asp?referid=263623
Materials:
**UPDATE** To be more eco-friendly, I am no longer using the foam backing boards from REDIMAT. I have switched to regular acid-free mat backerboards here:
8×10 Acid Free Backerboards: https://amzn.to/3G5whQ2
9×12 Acid Free Backerboards: https://www.clearbags.com/9-x-12-thin-artcare-alphamount-white-backing.html
11×14 Acid Free Backerboards: https://amzn.to/3Nm61TO
12×16 Acid Free Backerboards: https://amzn.to/3G4jddn
Pre-Cut Mat Show Kits:
8×10 prints, 11×14 mat/frame:
11×14 prints, 16×20 mat/frame:
https://amzn.to/3wGL28V (this one has black inner lining)
Protective Clear Bags:
5×7 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3lxuB8p
8×10 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/38JzHLP also https://amzn.to/39FiKCC
9×12 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3wEa2vZ
11×14 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/3NuZh6i also https://amzn.to/3sRc2Qv
12×16 Sleeves: https://amzn.to/39Fj30e
Rigid Mailers:
Rigid Mailers for 5×7 prints: https://amzn.to/3Mt7nfr
Rigid Mailers for 8×10 prints: https://amzn.to/3PyZo2d
Rigid Mailers for 11×14 prints: https://amzn.to/3MDq3t8
Kraft Rigid Mailers for 11×14 prints: https://amzn.to/3G2re2C
Rigid Mailers for 11×14 prints matted to 16×20: https://amzn.to/3yUVDyx
Kraft Rigid Mailers for 11×14 prints matted to 16×20: https://amzn.to/3lruhrF
Reference Videos:
Ellen Brenneman on Limited vs. Open Edition Prints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaFZDwOf0Us&t=6s
How to add a border to an image in photoshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZJ0_-lBMMc&t=50s