Artwork by Dave Paulo
Giclée Printing
(a.k.a. Archival Pigment Printing)
We use specialized printers, archival quality inks and museum grade fine art papers, custom ICC profiles and calibrated monitors, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
Kilford Studios is a specialist archival pigment printing studio (commonly known as giclée printing). To ensure outstanding results that are consistent and reliable we use the latest printing technology and calibration tools along with a rigorous production process. Ultimately, you get beautiful and extremely long lasting giclée prints.
Papers & Canvas
We work with a range of museum-grade fine art papers and canvases from Hahnemühle and Canson. Both mills are renowned for their archival fine art papers which they have been manufacturing for centuries. Every paper we work with is acid-free, lignin-free, and has an age resistance of up to 200 years.
Canson and Hahnemuhle Papers
If you want the “Best of the Best” and nothing less then either of these two brands is what you are looking for. All of the Canson papers we work with not only conform to the highest standards of museum-grade fine art printing papers but also have no OBA’s and many of them are traditionally made (using the Fourdrinier and cylinder mould machines). The same can be said for the Hahnemuhle papers we have, with only one or two exceptions, where trace OBA’s are present.
From ultra-smooth silky surfaces to highly textured cotton papers both brands will make you fall in love at first touch and offer you the highest quality, gorgeousness and longevity on the market.
Canson
ARCHES BFK Rives W
310gr | Soft Texture | Matt
Experience the refined elegance of Canson Arches BFK Rives (White) 310gsm, a 100% cotton fine art paper infused with centuries of French craftsmanship. A perfectly balanced soft grain paper that brings out the detail in every image.
The paper has a natural white tone and is completely free of any optical brighteners (OBAs) and is Acid free.
Canson
ARCHES Aquarelle Rag
310gr | Textured | Matt
The Canson Arches Aquarelle 310gsm paper brings the spirit of watercolor painting to the world of giclée printing. This 100% cotton cold-pressed paper, with its perfect weight and texture, ensures exceptional colour reproduction and smooth gradients. Its rugged surface enhances the vibrancy and depth of your prints, providing an ideal substrate for capturing the essence of your artistic vision. Discover the fusion of traditional artistry and modern printing technology with the Canson Arches Aquarelle 310gsm.
The pure white base does not contain any optical brightening agents (OBAs) and is Acid free.
Canson
Rag Photographique
310gr | Ultra Smooth | Matt
The Canson Rag Photographique 310gsm paper strikes a perfect balance between tradition and innovation in inkjet printing. This 100% cotton, ultra-smooth matte fine art paper offers exceptional color reproduction and sharp detail, making it an ideal choice for fine art photography and digital art. The exceptional white tone is achieved during manufacturing by introducing natural minerals to the process.The extra smooth surface provides a sensual feel and offers one of the highest achievable DMAX currently available on the market.
Canson
Platine Fibre Rag
310gr | Smooth Satin | 100% Cotton
Experience the fusion of prestige and performance with the Canson Platine Fiber Rag 310gsm. This 100% cotton paper, featuring a slightly warm white tone and a unique satin finish, delivers stunning black-and-white and color photographs, elevating your prints to a new level of refinement.
In addition to providing the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper, Platine Fibre Rag is the combination of the premium 100% cotton Platinum paper that Canson has supplied for many years to the original Platinum and Platine photographic market, with the latest microporous coating, making the traditional darkroom paper now available for your digital printing.
Platine Fibre Rag provides has an extremely high Dmax and exceptional grey tones.
Canson
Baryta Prestige
340 gr | Extra smooth | Gloss | Alpha-cellulose and cotton
Elevate your photographic prints with the luxurious Canson Baryta Prestige 340gsm paper. Combining the benefits of 50% cotton and 50% alpha-cellulose with a barium sulfate coating, this paper offers exceptional image sharpness, a wide colour gamut, and rich blacks, resulting in captivating images that stand the test of time. This paper is comprised of an acid-free alpha-cellulose and cotton white paper base with a true barium sulphate coating. It is a smooth Baryta Gloss paper which evokes the look and aesthetic feel of traditional fibre based darkroom papers.
The pure white base does not contain any optical brightening agents (OBAs) and is Acid free.
Canson
Baryta Photographique II
310gr | Extra smooth | Satin | 100% Alpha-cellulose
The Canson Baryta Photographique II 310gsm (Lustre) captures the essence of traditional darkroom prints in a modern inkjet paper. With its deep blacks, vivid colours, exceptional contrast and detail, and lustrous surface, this baryta paper creates a visual depth that brings your photographic prints to life. The product has an extremely high D-Max (black point) to produce black and white images with depth and clarity and colour images with vibrancy and intensity.
This paper has a more structured surface aspect which is reminiscent of the traditional fibre-based darkroom papers and a fine satin finish.
Hahnemuhle
Bamboo
290gms | Matte | 90% Bamboo, 10% cotton
Embrace sustainability and artistic expression with the Hahnemuhle FineArt Bamboo 290gsm paper. This environmentally friendly, Natural white bamboo-based paper provides warm tones, remarkable colour reproduction, and a smooth surface, making it the perfect choice for fine art prints that celebrate the harmony of nature and art.
Hahnemuhle
Photo Rag
308gr | Matt | 100% Cotton
Hahnemühle Photo Rag is one of the world’s most popular papers and the valued all-rounder for high-quality FineArt printing. This white cotton artist’s paper, with its characteristic, wonderfully soft feel, boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth.
Combined with the premium matte coating, this paper produces outstanding prints that feature brilliant colours, deep blacks, striking contrasts and perfect reproduction of detail.
This acid- and lignin-free classic meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance.
Hahnemuhle
Museum Etching
350gr | Matt | 100% Cotton
Immerse yourself in the world of textured fine art papers with the Hahnemuhle Museum Etching 350gsm paper. This heavyweight, 100% cotton paper features a velvety surface that adds depth, a three-dimensional effect and character to your prints, making it perfect for reproducing etchings, lithographs, and other fine art techniques.
Kilford Studios Papers
Our line of papers has a great price-to-quality ratio and conforms to all fine art giclée printing standards. The manufacturing process is handled by Hahnemuhle, however, they are white-labelled papers, therefore we do not tout them as being “Hahnemuhle papers“. If you are looking for excellent fine art prints at a lower price, these two papers are worth considering.
Artwork by Neberra
Kilford
Photo Smooth
270gr | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% α-celulose
Photo Smooth 270g is a 100% acid-free α-cellulose artistic paper, with a very smooth texture and neutral white colour. The matte coating produces vibrant and stable images, adding a touch of class and distinction to this material, ensuring the longevity and quality of prints.
Kilford
Natural White
270gr | Soft Texture | 100% Cotton
Natural White 270g is a fine art 100% cotton artistic paper, with a matte finish and a slightly textured, natural white coating. It meets the highest demands of digital artistic reproduction, in terms of density, colour range, color gradation, and image sharpness.
Print Pricing Tables
| Size (cm) | Width | Height | BFK Rives Natural W 310gsm | Arches Aquarelle 310gsm | Rag Photographique 310gsm | Platine Fibre Rag 310gsm | Baryta Photo II 310gsm |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A4) | 21 | x | 29,7 | 14,50€ / 11,60€* | 14,50€ / 11,60€* | 13,20€ / 10,56€* | 12,60€ / 10,08€* | 11,90€ / 9,52€* |
| (A3) | 29,7 | x | 42 | 21,50€ / 17,20€* | 21,50€ / 17,20€* | 19,70€ / 15,76€* | 18,70€ / 14,96€* | 17,80€ / 14,24€* |
| (A2) | 42 | x | 59,4 | 32,50€ | 32,50€ | 29,90€ | 28,60€ | 27,30€ |
| (A1) | 59,4 | x | 84,1 | 64,50€ | 64,50€ | 59,40€ | 56,80€ | 54,30€ |
| (A0) | 84,1 | x | 118,9 | 156,40€ | 156,40€ | 143,30€ | 136,70€ | 130,20€ |
| Standard | 20 | x | 30 | 13,90€ / 11,12€* | 13,90€ / 11,12€* | 12,60€ / 10,08€* | 12,00€ / 9,60€* | 11,40€ / 9,12€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 40 | 21,50€ / 17,20€* | 21,50€ / 17,20€* | 19,70€ / 15,76€* | 18,70€ / 14,96€* | 17,80€ / 14,24€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 45 | 22,00€ / 17,60€* | 22,00€ / 17,60€* | 20,10€ / 16,08€* | 19,20€ / 15,36€* | 18,30€ / 14,64€* |
| Standard | 40 | x | 60 | 31,10€ | 31,10€ | 28,60€ | 27,40€ | 26,10€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 70 | 51,70€ | 51,70€ | 47,40€ | 45,30€ | 43,20€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 75 | 55,30€ | 55,30€ | 50,80€ | 48,50€ | 46,20€ |
| Standard | 60 | x | 90 | 69,20€ | 69,20€ | 63,70€ | 61,00€ | 58,20€ |
| Square | 30 | x | 30 | 20,60€ / 16,48€* | 20,60€ / 16,48€* | 18,70€ / 14,96€* | 17,80€ / 14,24€* | 16,80€ / 13,44€* |
| Square | 40 | x | 40 | 28,50€ | 28,50€ | 26,00€ | 24,80€ | 23,60€ |
| Square | 50 | x | 50 | 37,10€ | 37,10€ | 34,00€ | 32,50€ | 31€ |
| Square | 60 | x | 60 | 46,30€ | 46,30€ | 42,60€ | 40,80€ | 39€ |
| Size (cm) | Width | Height | Museum Etching 350gsm | Photo Rag® 308gsm | Photo Rag Baryta 315gsm | Bamboo 290gsm |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A4) | 21 | x | 29,7 | 21,10€ / 16,88€* | 19,70€ / 15,76€* | 22,10€ / 17,68€* | 18,30€ / 14,64€* |
| (A3) | 29,7 | x | 42 | 30,60€ / 24,48€* | 28,70€ / 22,96€* | 32,00€ / 25,60€* | 26,70€ / 21,36€* |
| (A2) | 42 | x | 59,4 | 45,30€ | 42,50€ | 47,20€ | 39,90€ |
| (A1) | 59,4 | x | 84,1 | 89,80€ | 84,40€ | 93,60€ | 79,10€ |
| (A0) | 84,1 | x | 118,9 | 221,30€ | 207,30€ | 230,90€ | 193,70€ |
| Standard | 20 | x | 30 | 20,10€ / 16,08€* | 18,80€ / 15,04€* | 21,10€ / 16,88€* | 17,50€ / 14,00€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 40 | 30,70€ / 24,56€* | 28,80€ / 23,04€* | 32,10€ / 25,68€* | 26,80€ / 21,44€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 45 | 31,20€ / 24,96€* | 29,20€ / 23,36€* | 32,60€ / 26,08€* | 27,30€ / 21,84€* |
| Standard | 40 | x | 60 | 43,30€ | 40,60€ | 45,10€ | 38,10€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 70 | 72,80€ | 68,30€ | 75,90€ | 63,80€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 75 | 78,00€ | 73,10€ | 81,30€ | 68,30€ |
| Standard | 60 | x | 90 | 96,30€ | 90,40€ | 100,20€ | 84,70€ |
| Square | 30 | x | 30 | 29,80€ / 23,84€* | 27,80€ / 22,24€* | 31,10€ / 24,88€* | 25,90€ / 20,72€* |
| Square | 40 | x | 40 | 40,70€ | 38,10€ | 42,50€ | 35,50€ |
| Square | 50 | x | 50 | 52,30€ | 48,00€ | 54,50€ | 45,80€ |
| Square | 60 | x | 60 | 64,50€ | 60,50€ | 67,10€ | 56,70€ |
| Size (cm) | Width | Height | Photo Smooth 270gsm | Natural white 270gsm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A4) | 21 | x | 29,7 | 9,20€ / 7,36€* | 10,70€ / 8,56€* |
| (A3) | 29,7 | x | 42 | 14,00€ / 11,20€* | 16,00€ / 12,80€* |
| (A2) | 42 | x | 59,4 | 22,00€ | 25,00€ |
| (A1) | 59,4 | x | 84,1 | 43,70€ | 49,70€ |
| (A0) | 84,1 | x | 118,9 | 103,00€ | 118,30€ |
| Standard | 20 | x | 30 | 8,80€ / 7,04€* | 10,20€ / 8,16€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 40 | 13,90€ / 11,12€* | 16,10€ / 12,88€* |
| Standard | 30 | x | 45 | 14,40€ / 11,52€* | 16,60€ / 13,28€* |
| Standard | 40 | x | 60 | 21,00€ | 23,90€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 70 | 34,30€ | 39,30€ |
| Standard | 50 | x | 75 | 36,70€ | 42,10€ |
| Standard | 60 | x | 90 | 46,90€ | 53,30€ |
| Square | 30 | x | 30 | 13,00€ / 10,40€* | 15,10€ / 12,08€* |
| Square | 40 | x | 40 | 18,50€ | 21,30€ |
| Square | 50 | x | 50 | 24,60€ | 28,20€ |
| Square | 60 | x | 60 | 31,40€ | 35,70€ |
If you’d like a size not listed, relax – we can print it! We can print up to 110cm on the shortest side by almost any length.
* Price for orders of 20 prints or more. Not cumulative with other discounts. Prices may change without notice.
Prices include VAT.
Tabelas de Preços de Impressão
Os tamanhos listados são apenas as mais comuns. Podemos imprimir até 110cm no lado mais curto por praticamente qualquer comprimento.
* Preço para encomendas de 20 ou mais impressões. Não acumulável com outros descontos. Os preços poderão ser alterados sem aviso prévio.
Preços incluem IVA.
Giclee Paper Comparison
| Brand | Name | Weight (gsm) | Surface feel | Finish | Composition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canson | ARCHES® BFK Rives® White | 310 | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% cotton |
| Canson | Infinity ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag | 310 | Textured | Matt | 100% cotton |
| Canson | Infinity PrintMaKing Rag | 310 | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Canson | Velin Museum Rag | 315 | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Canson | Rag Photographique | 310 | Smooth | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Canson | Platine Fibre Rag | 310 | Smooth | Satin | 100% Cotton |
| Canson | Baryta Prestige | 340 | Extra smooth | Gloss | Alpha-cellulose and cotton |
| Canson | Baryta Photographique II | 310 | Extra smooth | Satin | 100% Alpha-cellulose |
| Canson | Aquarelle Rag | 310 | Textured | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Hahnemuhle | FineArt Bamboo | 290 | Soft, lightly textured felt structure | Matt | 90% bamboo fibres, 10% cotton |
| Hahnemuhle | Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308 44" | 308 | Soft, lightly textured felt structure | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Hahnemuhle | Museum Etching | 350 | Soft, lightly textured felt structure | Matt | 100% Cotton |
| Hahnemuhle | Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® Baryta | 315 | Soft, lightly textured felt structure | High Gloss | 100% Cotton |
| Kilford | Smooth FineArt | 270 | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% α-celulose |
| Kilford | Natural White | 270 | Soft Texture | Matt | 100% Cotton |
Canvas
We print, varnish (optional) and stretch canvases offering you a ready-to-hang product that looks stunning on any wall. Whether you are printing for your home decoration or selling limited edition art reproductions of your original artwork, we have two canvas options: Premium 380gr Canvas and Canson PhotoArt Pro Canvas 395gr that can be stretched onto either 2cm or 4cm thick wooden stretcher bars. Size limit on shortest side: 100cm (4cm stetcher bars) or 105cm (2cm stretcher bars).
Hahnemuhle
Bamboo 290gsm
Matte | 90% Bamboo | 10% cotton
Embrace sustainability and artistic expression with the Hahnemuhle FineArt Bamboo 290gsm paper. This environmentally friendly, Natural white bamboo-based paper provides warm tones, remarkable colour reproduction, and a smooth surface, making it the perfect choice for fine art prints that celebrate the harmony of nature and art.
Hahnemuhle
Photo Rag
308gr | Matt | 100% Cotton
Hahnemühle Photo Rag is one of the world’s most popular papers and the valued all-rounder for high-quality FineArt printing. This white cotton artist’s paper, with its characteristic, wonderfully soft feel, boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth.
Combined with the premium matte coating, this paper produces outstanding prints that feature brilliant colours, deep blacks, striking contrasts and perfect reproduction of detail.
This acid- and lignin-free classic meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance.
Hahnemuhle
Museum Etching
350gr | Matt | 100% Cotton
The Canson Baryta Photographique II 310gsm (Lustre) captures the essence of traditional darkroom prints in a modern inkjet paper. With its deep blacks, vivid colours, exceptional contrast and detail, and lustrous surface, this baryta paper creates a visual depth that brings your photographic prints to life. The product has an extremely high D-Max (black point) to produce black and white images with depth and clarity and colour images with vibrancy and intensity.
This paper has a more structured surface aspect which is reminiscent of the traditional fibre-based darkroom papers and a fine satin finish.
Canvas Pricing Tables
Master Printers: Canson® Certified
At Kilford Studios, we are honoured to be recognised as a Canson® Certified Print Lab. (see here)
This prestigious certification is not just a badge; it’s a testament to our commitment to excellence in fine art giclée printing.
With over 15 years of experience, we blend traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology to bring your visions to life.
Canson®, with its centuries-old legacy in papermaking and fine art supplies, sets rigorous standards for certification.
Achieving this status means we meet and surpass these standards, ensuring every print we produce is of unmatched quality.
Our dedicated team, expertise in image editing, and our passion for art, enable us to offer personalised services that cater precisely to the needs of artists, photographers, and illustrators alike.
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Artwork by Sílvia Marieta
