Kalākora Lab
We create museum quality prints with pigment inks on a variety of fine art papers, including 100% cotton rag papers with smooth or "toothed" surfaces, and traditional photo papers. From paper selection to print optimization we will apply the same care to your prints as we do to ours. If creating the best possible print is a priority to you, then you've come to the right place. Please consult with us for digital file specifications.
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Note sure whether or not you should use us for your printing needs?
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Standard
• Premium Luster Photo Paper
Gallery
• Exhibition Fiber (Traditional wood fiber base, soft gloss finish)
• Hot Press Cotton in Natural or Bright
• Cold Press Cotton in Natural or Bright
Museum
• Legacy Platine (Cotton, satin finish)
• Legacy Fibre (Cotton)
• Legacy Etching (Cotton)
Notes
• Print Size includes borders.
• Custom sizes and other papers are available upon request.
• Reprints of the same image, in the same size, and on the same paper, receive a 20% discount.
• Print Size includes borders.
• Custom sizes and other papers are available upon request.
• Reprints of the same image, in the same size, and on the same paper, receive a 20% discount.
| Print Size | Standard | Gallery | Museum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 × 10 / 8.5 × 11 | $40 | $46 | $55 |
| 11 × 14 / 12 × 12 | $58 | $69 | $83 |
| 13 × 19 | $69 | $86 | $104 |
| 16 × 16 | $86 | $98 | $117 |
| 16 × 20 | $92 | $109 | $131 |
| 17 × 22 | $98 | $114 | $136 |
| 20 × 20 | $104 | $121 | $145 |
| 20 × 24 | $115 | $132 | $159 |
| 24 × 24 | $132 | $150 | $179 |
| 20 × 30 | $144 | $173 | $207 |
| 24 × 30 | $150 | $180 | $225 |
| 24 × 36 | $180 | $216 | $270 |
| 30 × 30 | $188 | $225 | $282 |
| 30 × 36 | $225 | $270 | $338 |
| 30 × 40 | $250 | $300 | $375 |
| 36 × 36 | $270 | $324 | $405 |
| 36 × 48 | $360 | $432 | $540 |
| 40 × 40 | $334 | $400 | $500 |
| 40 × 50 | $389 | $445 | $625 |
| 40 × 60 | $467 | $534 | $750 |
Is the Kalākora Lab right for you?
If you want the highest quality print possible from your digital file then our lab is for you. Obviously you can gets prints from other places for a lot less money, and those labs are great at low-cost mass production. That is what they do best and we can't compete with their economy of scale. They print from highly compressed 8-bit files. An 8-bit image file is typically inadequate to print smooth gradations. This is especially pronounced as print size becomes larger. Some of these inexpensive labs produce prints that will last a very long time or not. Buyer beware, do your homework on the long term stability of their prints. Lastly, "color management" at these low cost labs will very greatly. Again, do your homework. Even if you received one color accurate print from them, it doesn't mean that the next one will match...
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Our lab prints from uncompressed 16-bit files. A carefully processed 16-bit image file is capable of producing beautifully smooth gradations and precise color. The difference is visible in the print, especially in large scale images. We also apply the most sophisticated image specific sharpening available to each print based on the image's size and content, and the chosen paper and ink combination. Sharpening combined with increased color information yields the finest prints available anywhere. We always use paper and ink combinations that maximize print longevity as permanence is a top priority for us. To ensure color consistency we use a closed-loop color-calibrated system to ensure perfect color every time.
EVERYTHING is kept in-house and no print leaves the premises until it has been thoroughly inspected and deemed "perfect."
Lastly, we can't help ourselves when it comes to "hand-holding." If an image file comes to us and we feel that there is still untapped potential, we will work with you create a superior print. We are there to support your creative process until the final masterpiece is committed to paper and becomes your legacy...
We offer consulting services for this specifically at 300/hr, but our repeat Lab clients know that they usually get a lot of help gratis as part of the creative process we love...
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Our lab prints from uncompressed 16-bit files. A carefully processed 16-bit image file is capable of producing beautifully smooth gradations and precise color. The difference is visible in the print, especially in large scale images. We also apply the most sophisticated image specific sharpening available to each print based on the image's size and content, and the chosen paper and ink combination. Sharpening combined with increased color information yields the finest prints available anywhere. We always use paper and ink combinations that maximize print longevity as permanence is a top priority for us. To ensure color consistency we use a closed-loop color-calibrated system to ensure perfect color every time.
EVERYTHING is kept in-house and no print leaves the premises until it has been thoroughly inspected and deemed "perfect."
Lastly, we can't help ourselves when it comes to "hand-holding." If an image file comes to us and we feel that there is still untapped potential, we will work with you create a superior print. We are there to support your creative process until the final masterpiece is committed to paper and becomes your legacy...
We offer consulting services for this specifically at 300/hr, but our repeat Lab clients know that they usually get a lot of help gratis as part of the creative process we love...
“Hours of expert guidance can protect a lifetime of artistic intent.”
Professional courtesy rates are available for qualified professionals with ongoing, significant-volume projects and a commitment to exceptional print quality.
Professional courtesy rates are available for qualified professionals with ongoing, significant-volume projects and a commitment to exceptional print quality.