A long, long time. Our giclée prints (pronounced ‘zhee-clay’) are crafted using techniques and materials that meet museum conservation standards. To achieve this, we use inks and papers that will last at least 200 years. In other words, your ManMade Art pieces will outlast you, your grandkids and possibly theirs too. Learn more about the quality of your print.

ManMade Art's gallery-style frames are made from thick, solid wood materials. We do not use MDF, plastic or particle board frames! Every component is proudly sourced from Canadian suppliers. And your framed art order will be assembled by hand in our studio, ensuring meticulous care and attention to detail.

Our prints are reproduced using high-quality, archival UV-protected inks on carefully selected papers. Our inks promise unparalleled colour brilliance, and our papers are durable. Most of our titles are printed using a semi-gloss (lustre) finish, producing outstanding reproduction performance. Our limited-edition titles are printed on a smooth finish, fine art paper. Fine art prints offer the same high-fidelity reproduction characteristics as lustre paper. However, colours on fine-art papers are subtler.

Lustre Paper

11 mil thickness (245 gsm)  |  Neutral white  |  Moderate water resistance  |  Acid-free (neutral pH above 7)  |  200 year resistance to yellowing  |  Semi-gloss finish

Fine Art Paper

16 mil thickness (300 gsm)  |  Warm white  |  Low water resistance  |  100% cotton rag  |  Acid-free (neutral pH above 7), chlorine- and lignin-free  |  200 year resistance to yellowing   |  Matte finish

Inks

Aqueous (water-based) 12-ink process  |  Large-format commercial inkjet printer

Prints: All our sizes (i.e., 11x14 in or 28x36 cm) reflect the exact dimensions. Titles that feature a white border include the said border in their dimensions.

Frames: Our sizes (i.e., 11x14 in or 28x36 cm) use industry-standard sizing protocols that indicate the frame's inner opening. The width of our frames, often referred to as 'the profile,' is consistent across all sizes we offer. Add 1.5 inches or 4 cm to the print dimension to determine the outer dimension of any size provided. For instance, if you selected a 16" x 16" (41 x 41 cm) print, the matching frame will be 17.5" x 17.5" (45 x 45 cm).

Our prints are resistant but not impervious to water damage. If you spill water on them, lightly dab (do not rub) the area with a soft, absorbent, microfibre cloth. If the water sits for any length of time, it can leave a permanent mark. Unfortunately, dark or coloured liquids like coffee or soft drinks will immediately and permanently stain the surface.

We seal all our framed pieces with a dust jacket to prevent particles or little critters like insects from getting behind the glazing. Our dust jacket paper is used widely by the framing industry. It is a breathable, museum-quality material that will not damage your art or stain your walls over time.

To ensure your order arrives in one piece. Using acrylic glazing (Plexiglass) ensures your order reaches you safely and unbroken. We also use high-quality acrylic that has the same, if not higher, optical clarity as glass. And, unlike big-box store frames that typically have thin acrylic, our glazing is 2mm thick—equal to the thickness of standard framing glass. 

Yes. Use a microfibre cloth to gently dust or clean the glazing. Please do not use paper towels as they will scratch the surface. Windex or other chemical glass cleaners are also not designed for acrylic and will leave a film. Remove dirt or clean the surface using a microfibre cloth dampened with warm water. To remove stubborn spots, add a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the cloth and lightly work the area until clean. 

We sure do! Most people ask to resize a print or try a different colour. We do that for no extra charge. We also do commission pieces. If you'd like something created especially for you or for someone as a gift, contact us with the details, and we'll get back to you with a quote. Learn more about custom orders.

Yes, but only as a custom order. Contact us for pricing.

You bet. That's a custom order too. Contact us with your sizing, and we'll get you a price.