Print Materials
Finding the right material for your prints can make all the difference.
Whether you want a professionally produced art piece, a stylish wall decoration, or just something to put on your desk, Chai Pictures has you covered.
Your prints will come directly from the highest quality print lab available, allowing for fast turnaround and quick delivery.
Custom sizes and professional framing options are available, please use the contact form for inquiries.
Production times can be affected by high demand.
Giclee Fine Art Prints
Giclee is derived from a French term meaning “to spray”, referring to the similarities in how an inkjet printer works and how giclee prints are produced. The differences lie in the quality of the finished print. A giclee print will have a very high resolution, use inks that are pigment-based instead of dye-based, and be printed on archival quality paper.
Framing is the best way to preserve and display a giclee print.
Production time for giclee prints is 4 business days.
Standout Photo Prints
These foam core mounted photo prints allow your images added dimension via a modern-looking border. Images are printed on luster finish photo paper and mounted onto 1.5 inch black board.
Standout photo prints don’t require extra hardware and arrive ready to hang.
Production time for standout photo prints is 4 business days.
Canvas Prints
Get the image you want printed with archival inks on high-quality, heavyweight canvas and stretched onto a sturdy, 1.5 inch, pine wood frame, creating an eye-catching frameless look with a unique texture.
Canvas prints come with sturdy, low profile hooks for easy wall mounting or can be displayed on a stand thanks to the robust frame.
Production time for canvas prints is 4 business days.
Wood Prints
These wood prints come in a premium-grade natural grain wood. The photo is printed directly on .75 inch Forest Stewardship Council certified natural wood, creating a substantial, rustic piece that is resistant to both heat and water.
Available in a range of sizes, wood prints can be hung on a wall or displayed on a shelf or desk.
Production time for wood prints is 5 business days.
Metal Prints
Metal prints provide a sleek, modern look for an attention-grabbing display. Rather than printing or etching an image onto a metal plate, these prints are made with a process called dye sublimation, a printing method that infuses ink into the surface of an aluminum sheet using a combination of heat and pressure.
These metal prints are durable and scratch-resistant, allowing for a variety of mounting and display options. Wall float fixture is included for sizes 8x10 and up.
Production time for metal prints is 4 business days.
Acrylic Prints
Crisp, sharp, and vibrant colors are printed on polished, optical-grade, glass-like acrylic.
Available as .25 inch wall mount prints, backed with sleek aluminum for added durability, or as 1.125 inch thick blocks, backed with a subtle metallic paper. Wall float fixture included for wall mount prints sized 8x10 and up.
Production time for both types of acrylic prints is 5 business days.
Photo and Poster Prints
The easiest way to make a print your own. Professional quality photo prints are made using silver halide photo paper and emulsion printing. Poster prints allow you to display poster-sized photos with professional emulsion printing using archival inks that capture every detail and color on high quality paper.
Choose your own frame and mount your print however you want.
Production time for photo and poster prints is 3 business days.
Photo print sizes: 5x5, 10x10, 12x12, 4x6, 8x12, 12x18, 8x10, 5x7, 12x36
Poster print sizes: 20x20, 16x24, 20x30, 24x36, 16x20