Giclée Printing

At Bicep Press, we're passionate about reproducing your artwork in print with exceptional quality.

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Whether you're an established artist or just starting out, our advanced technology and expert craftsmanship ensure that your Giclée prints meet the highest standards. From museum-quality reproductions to vibrant prints for personal projects, we're here to help you showcase your artwork with amazing results. 

Explore our Giclée printing options today and discover how we can help elevate your art to new heights.

  • In our digital studio, we create digital art prints (also known as Giclée)  using state-of-the-art Epson SureColor P9000 machines. These large format printers incorporate cutting-edge pigment ink technology, offering a vast array of colours and exceptional quality. 

    Combining archival pigment inks with the finest archival papers, ensuring precise print reproductions of the utmost quality. Our prints are fade-resistant for a minimum of 80 years, guaranteeing longevity and enduring excellence.

  • We offer a curated selection of archival papers sourced from various reputable mills for our Giclée prints. Whether you prefer a smooth, matte finish for fine details or a textured surface for added depth and dimension, we have the perfect paper to bring your vision to life.

  • ‍A complimentary proof strip is included with every order over 10+ prints. With this service you can ensure the colours are accurately represented in print before going ahead. We understand colour accuracy is one of the most important aspects when it comes to reproducing your artwork, so with this service you can be assured there's no unexpected surprises!

    Alternatively, we can also offer full-scale proofs. You’re then more than welcome to visit us in the studio to discuss the proof, or we can post them out to you for convenience.

  • Additionally, we offer the option to incorporate silkscreen elements into your Giclee edition. Special finishes such as gloss varnish, custom colours metallic ink, and metal leafing can be applied to digital art prints. This hybrid approach introduces that little bit extra to your edition, accentuation specific elements and creating a bespoke, premium finish to each edition.

    Take a look at our inks & finishes page here for more info.

  • We understand the importance of flexibility, especially in today’s “dynamic environment”. As an artist or publisher you have the option to print to order, starting from as few as one print at a time, or enjoy discounts on ordering multiple prints. Whether you require a single print or full edition, we can offer a solution tailored to your needs.

  • We pack and ship your edition with the utmost care and attention. Each print is interleaved with acid-free paper before being packed into a custom designed box to ensure the safe arrival of your prints. 

Papers

Somerset Photo / 300gsm

This paper is traditionally mould made from 100% cotton, to high archival standards. The superior inkjet coating gives amazing detail on an exquisite smooth matte surface, with subtle hints of surface texture.

Somerset Enhanced / 330gsm

This is a stunning matte paper, with an invisible inkjet coating, whose texture lifts images, giving them a beautifully elegant fine art feel. Traditionally mould made from 100% cotton, to high archival standards.

Hahnemuhle Photo Rag / 308gsm

One of the world’s most popular papers for high-quality Fine Art inkjet printing. The white cotton artist’s paper, with it’s wonderfully soft feel, boasts a lightly defined felt structure, lending each artwork a three-dimensional appearance and impressive pictorial depth.

Hahnemuhle German Etching / 310gsm

A traditional mould-made copperplate printing paper, complete with an inkjet coating designed especially for FineArt applications. The white art paper made from 100% alpha cellulose is characterised by its velvety tactile feel and it’s fine, clearly defined felt structure.

Hahnemuhle Bamboo / 290gsm

This is the world’s first Fine Art inkjet paper made from 90% bamboo fibres, for a natural look and environmentally friendly paper production. This natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper has a lightly textured felt structure and doesn’t contain optical brighteners.

Xpressions Smooth / 300gsm

100% cotton, fine art smooth paper with a smooth surface. A white base and state of the art coating technology allows this paper to deliver image quality second to none.

Canson Arches Aquarelle Rag / 310gsm

Using the traditional watercolour base, the paper has an even natural grain and a felt-marked finish. ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag is manufactured using 100% cotton which contributes to the paper’s natural beauty and feel.

Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag / 310gsm

Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag is a 100% cotton Fine Art paper with a smooth texture, reminiscent of the original genuine etching and printmaking papers.

Paper Samples

Order a sample pack of our selected Giclée papers to experience the different textures first hand.

Price guide

Here’s a selection of Giclée prices for our most popular papers based on standard print sizes. We offer discounts on orders of multiple prints ranging from 10% - 30%, please give us a call or email for a full quote. These costs are inclusive of VAT.

  • A3 = £14.78
    A2 = £25.79
    50 x 70 = £35.73
    60 x 60 = £37.78
    A1 = £52.47

  • A3 = £13.05
    A2 = £22.32
    50 x 70 = £30.53
    60 x 60 = £32.23
    A1 = £44.70

  • A3 = £14.29
    A2 = £24.79
    50 x 70 = £34.24
    60 x 60 = £36.19
    A1 = £50.25

  • A3 = £12.96
    A2 = £22.14
    50 x 70 = £30.27
    60 x 60 = £31.95
    A1 = £44.31

  • A3 = £9.56
    A2 = £17.22
    50 x 70 = £23.07
    60 x 60 = £23.42
    A1 = £33.65