After printing
How to Care for Fine Art Prints
Pigment inks and fine art materials are chosen for serious presentation, but no print is immune to its environment. Good handling and display choices protect the appearance of the work over time.
The basics
Four habits that protect a print
Handle the surface sparingly
Clean, dry hands or suitable gloves. Hold unframed paper by its edges, support larger sheets with both hands and avoid touching the printed face.
Think about light and humidity
Avoid strong direct sunlight, damp walls, condensation and heat sources. Judge colour under the light where it will normally be seen.
Ask what touches the print
Discuss materials next to the paper or canvas, spacing from glazing and support. Specific conservation components are confirmed per frame.
Store unframed prints carefully
Protect from abrasion, moisture and pressure; keep flat when size permits. Ask about materials suited to the exact medium.
Longevity
No universal lifespan number
Longevity depends on the ink, paper or canvas, coatings, framing, lighting and environment. A broad number from another studio or media combination is not a guarantee for this print. For a valuable edition or collection, document the materials and display conditions.
Keep reading
Framing
Painted oak, silver aluminium and 3D oak.
Prints for interiors
Scale, material and frame for a room.
Papers & canvas catalogue
Fibre, weight, white and surface for every material.