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It will normally be cheaper if you cut a mount to match your frame rather than making a frame to fit your mount.
When you upload your image to UKGiclee, you will be able to resize both the image and the mount.
The best approach is to choose the size of mount (Frame) and then adjust the image until it looks right.
If you see a red line appear around the mount, it means that the mount is too small
What is the size of a frame?
The size of a frame is always given as the size of the glass that fits into the frame (including the bit that you can’t see).
It is not the outer dimensions of the frame itself.
So when you are ordering a mount, the size of the mount should always be equal to the size given for the frame
– because it fits into the same place as the glass.
There are a number of options in UKGiclee relating to mounts…
1. No Mount
If you choose to have no mount, your print will be printed with a 20mm white border in addition to your chosen print-size.
You can add more border to the print and you will only be charged for the extra paper – not as if it were a larger print.
2. Standard Size Frames
The cheapest option is to use a Standard sized, ready-made frame. Ready-made frames are measured in either mm or Inches.
Frame shops will have a selection of standard sizes and these sizes are reflected in UKGiclee when you choose your mount.
Find the frame size in the mount options in UKGiclee and then adjust the size of the image for an
aesthetic balance of mountboard to image size.
3. Custom size frame
You may already have a frame that is a non-standard size – particulary if you are an artist and want to reuse a frame.
In this case, select Custom Size in UKGiclee and enter the size of the frame (the size of the glass).
You can then use UKGiclee to adjust the size of the image for an aesthetic balance of mountboard to image size.
Bottom Weighting
Bottom weighting is used to add a small amount of extra width at the bottom of a mount. This is to compensate for an optical illusion which can make the bottom of a mount look narrower than the other sides. You may also want to add Bottom Weighting for aesthetic reasons. There is no rule about this and you should decide purely on the aesthetic appearance of your picture – which you can visualize in the Preview Screen in the Dashboard
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You may already have a frame that is a non-standard size – particulary if you are an artist and want to reuse a frame.
In this case, select Custom Size in UKGiclee and enter the size of the frame (the size of the glass).
You can then use UKGiclee to adjust the size of the image for an aesthetic balance of mountboard to image size.
When buying a picture frame, the size of the frame should always be given as the size of the glass that fits into it – not the actual size of the frame itself – and the size of the mount is the same as the size of the glass because it fits into the same rebate.
We have given you a number of options when it comes to choosing the size of mount.
If you already have a picture frame or if you know the size of frame you are going to use, choose Custom Size and enter the height and width in mm.
It is much cheaper to buy a ready-made picture frame rather than getting one made.
There are 2 different sets of ready-made picture frame sizes. One set is measured in inches and the other set is measured in mm.
The Standard frames measured in inches are more common but the set in mm includes some useful sizes for example the A sizes – A4, A3, A2 and also a number of square frames 300×300 400×400 etc.
If you have decided to get a frame made for you, it is best to use the Fit-to-image option. In this case, you can set the width of the mount borders to be added to the size of your image. The default is 60mm.
Some picture framers like to add a bottom weighting. This is a small amount of extra height added to the bottom border mount to give a more aesthetic appearance. This should be used very carefully and a few mm can be sufficient to make the difference.
Pixels and image size
Most image files are produced on a normal digital camera or digital scanner.
The JPG image will have a width and a height measured in pixels which are essentially coloured dots.
When you print your image, the more pixels you have, the better the quality.
How do you know if you have enough pixels in your JPG file?
When you upload your picture to UKGiclee, we start by choosing a size for your print based on 300 dots per inch.
So, for example, if you upload an image that is 1800 pixels by 1200 pixels, the inital size will be 6 inches by 4 inches (150mm x 100 mm).
What happens if you enlarge your picture with UKGiclee
You can use UKGiclee to enlarge your picture up to 4 times the original size
We use a process called resampling to produce the best possible image at any size.
Resampling is a digital technique which increases the size of the picture and inserts extra dots to avoid any pixelation
The table below gives an indication of the quality of print you can expect if you resize your picture with UKGiclee.
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Original size |
Photo Quality |
A Perfect reproduction of your image. |
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200% |
Excellent |
Almost impossible to see any difference from a Photo-Quality image. |
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300%. |
Very High Quality |
Only an expert could spot the difference from Photo quality |
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400% |
Very Good: |
There might be some slight lack of sharpness on small lettering and fine lines |
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600% |
Good |
Very acceptable images for poster/display applications |
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800% |
Fair |
OK from a distance – may lack contrast when close up. |
Editing image files
If you need to edit or crop your image file using an editor such as Photoshop,
make sure that you save the new JPG image at the highest possible quality.
If you have any questions about printing please get in touch using the form below
Or send an email to Steve@ukgiclee.co.uk
Telephone: 0757 0747 526.
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We provide a way to print Art Cards in small quantities at affordable prices.
Our cards are printed on A3 sheets with 8 cards on each sheet.
When you set up the sheet, you can choose to have any combination of cards on the sheet, for example 8 cards all the same, 8 different cards or any combination
When you buy the cards, you choose how many sheets you want to be printed – and you will receive 8 cards for each sheet.
We trim the cards to A6 – i.e. 14.85cm x 10.5cm
Any images that are the wrong shape are automatically cropped so that they fit
Before you buy the cards, you can check what they will look like using the preview.
The Preview will create a PDF file in a new tab showing you exactly what will be printed.