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Michael Edwards

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I am looking into a print run of some of my line drawings for a local retailer. I enquired at my local framers who advised giclee's - for which their charge is £50 for the initial download etc and £8 per print thereafter. This is the same as they charge for my large watercolours and these line drawings are only 5.5 ins square and (of course) are only in one colour - namely black. This is clearly way out and I could never recover the charges - certainly not in the short term. I wonder if anyone has any suggestions (websites?) for cheaper prints (they do need to be lightfast) which are more cost effective. Also any good suggestions for on-line card printers - I am looking for quite a large print run of 7 by 5 ins cards (3 lots of 100) complete with envelopes and acetate covers. After a very quick search I have identified a couple of potentials but any recommendations would be appreciated.

Sylvia Evans

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http://www.digitalcolourservices.co.uk/ I’ve used these people Michael and MOO . I think both of them are v good . Digital colour services are cheaper also the do a square format which I wanted. Would recommend both .

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Salt of the Earth (salt-of-the-earth.biz) advertise in the Artist but I've no personal experience of them beyond a couple of friends who have used them and seem quite satisfied. I use a local printer with excellent results, might be worth trying local printers to see if any can oblige.

D Hillman

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I would make inquiries at a branch of "Snappy Snaps" some of which have some excellent and helpful people and others of which they shrug at you and seem like everything is too much trouble. They have a multitude of options and seem to have very reasonable charges.
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Michael Edwards

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Thanks all for your helpful advice. I'm currently looking into a local printer and waiting prices. Meantime I quite like the look of Pennybatch gallery - such an easy site to use for an old duffer like me. I have looked at Moo but a bit concerned that their logo appears on the reverse - as they are so well known I'm just a bit concerned it may not be appropriate for cards on retail sale in a large store.
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I've just ordered a trial batch from Pennybatch and I'll let you how I get on when they arrive.

Pat Harrison

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Peter suggested salt-of-the-earth and I can confirm that they supply good quality Giclee prints. I also sell mounted photo prints which are available at a fraction of the cost from online suppliers (e.g. https://cewe-photoworld.com/)
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Michael Edwards

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I've just received the cards from Pennybatch - quick efficient service - I elected for the dearer matt card and brown envelopes - also a 10mm border. Must say they appear to be an excellent product with super colour reproduction. I shall certainly be using them again. Thanks for the tip about Cewe, Pat - I shall take a look at their site.
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Michael - you've done us all a service! I've been thinking of getting some prints made, and now have plenty of suggested places to go to.