Intaglio Printmaking Defined

Pronunciation: in-'tal-(")yO, -'täl-; -'ta-glE-"O, -'tä-
Etymology: Italian, from intagliare to engrave, cut, from Medieval Latin intaliare, from Latin in- + Late Latin taliare to cut -- same roots as the word TAILOR
1 a : an engraving or incised figure in stone or other hard material depressed below the surface so that an impression from the design yields an image in relief b : the art or process of executing intaglios printing (as in die stamping and gravure) done from a plate in which the image is sunk below the surface
2 : something (as a gem) carved in intaglio.


Process, Sizes and Media

Intaglio Editions employs a custom process using a fine dot aquatint screen on polymer plates to faithfully reproduce your monochromatic photographs and artwork, Technical information about our process is available here.

Images may be up to 20x30". All prints will have at least a 2" paper border surrounding the image.

Customer may choose to have their prints made on either on Rives BFK white, or Hahnemuhl Warm White archival paper. Other types of paper may be used upon request.


Transportation of Images

Images may be scanned to our specifications and uploaded via a secure website at the time the order is placed. This method is preferable and can save money. Images may be accepted in .TIF or .psd format scanned at 16bit, 360dpi at 100% of the print size, ideally. Please note that digital images will appear different on different computers, monitors, and printers. Files submitted and accepted will be printed "as is". If there is any doubt about the quality of your digital scan, we advise you to have your original images scanned and prepared by a professional, or send them to us for preparation. When possible, mailing us a paper proof of the image as you would like it to be rendered in polymer photogravure is advised.

Original images may be mailed to us via USPS, UPS or FedEx, but must be insured for their perceived value and tracked. Insurance and tracking for the return shipment of any original images sent to us will be added to your bill. We are not responsible for images that may get lost in transit.


Additional Services

• Positive Transparency and Polymer Plate Processing - Polymer plate processing is offered as well as printmaking services. Plates produced by Intaglio Editions are durable and good for dozens of prints when used and cleaned with proper care.
  
  

  Size	1st Plate	Additional Plates
  8.5 x 11" or less	$185	$145
  11 x 16" or less	$225	$165
  13 x 19" or less	$275	$200
  16 x 23" or less	$325	$225
  20 x 30" or less	$450	$275

  
  
• Proofing Services - At the customer's request, proofing sessions prior to the run of the edition may be arranged. In proofing, a test print will be made for evaluation and changes prior to running the edition. This service is complementary with editions of 20 or more prints. Additional charges may apply.
  
  
• Scanning and Minor Cleanup - Images sent to us by mail may be scanned and cleaned up digitally.
  
  
• Digital Retouching - Images requiring added attention beyond minor cleaning up may be serviced at an hourly rate of $50/hour.
  
  
• General Consultation about Polymer Photogravure processes and procedures is offered at $100/hour.
  
  

Editioning Prints

Editioning services are offered at a rate of $350/day plus the cost of the plate processing and materials. Depending on the size of prints, one day of editioning by our expert printmakers is generally good to create 8-10 hand-pulled, quality prints.


Payment Policy

Full payment is due at the time the order is placed and does not include shipping or insurance.


Refund Policy

All work has an unconditional, 100% money-back guarantee. If for any reason you are unhappy with your prints, simply return them and your money will be refunded in full.