What to Check Before Buying an Art Print Online
Buying art online is easy, but you can't touch the paper. What to check in the listing, how to read the photos, and your rights if the print disappoints.
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Art printing
Paper, inks, frames and care: what to know about an art print.
A3 vs 30 × 40 cm Prints: Understanding the Difference
A3 is 29.7 × 42 cm; 30 × 40 is just that. They look interchangeable, but their proportions differ and they won't fit the…
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How to Photograph an Art Print Without Glare
Frame glass reflects the window, the lamp and you. How to position light, camera and picture to photograph a framed print at home with…
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White Borders on Art Prints: A Practical Guide
That white margin isn't wasted paper. It protects the image, eases framing and changes how a print looks. When it matters and how to…
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Portrait or Landscape Art Prints: Choosing Orientation
A size like 50 × 70 doesn't say whether a print is portrait or landscape, and on the wall it matters. How to read…
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Textured vs Smooth Art Paper
Textured paper adds character; smooth paper adds precision. How the surface affects detail, colour and the feel of a print, and which art suits…
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How to Handle Art Prints Without Creasing Them
Fine paper creases with one careless move. How to unpack a print, hold it, rest it and frame it without marks, and what to…
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What Is Print Bleed and Why Does It Matter?
Bleed is extra image beyond the trim line, cut away after printing. What it is for, what the safe area is, and what full…
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Why Printed Colours Look Different Under Different Light
Cooler in the morning, warmer at night. Why printed colours shift with the light, what metamerism is, and why a screen never quite matches…
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Cleaning Picture Frame Glass Without Damaging Prints
Spraying cleaner straight onto frame glass can seep round the edges and stain the paper. How to clean glass and acrylic safely, and what…
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How to Transport Unframed Art Prints Safely
Flat or rolled, by hand or by courier. How to protect an unframed print for a house move, a trip or a delivery, and…
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