Explore Our Diverse Media Options
Discover the vast array of print media at The Stackhouse. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality materials to showcase your artwork. Whether you’re a professional artist, a photographer, or an enthusiast, explore the range of media options to find your perfect match.
Understanding Print Media
The media used for printing can greatly impact the final look and feel of your artwork. From the texture and finish to the color vibrancy and durability, the choice of media plays a crucial role in art reproduction.
Giclee Prints
Ideal for the discerning artist and art connoisseur, our Giclee media papers provide an unparalleled combination of weight, texture, and finish. Crafted with a heavier stock and typically presented in a sophisticated matte finish, these papers showcase artwork with impressive detail and depth. Every sheet is archival and museum-quality, ensuring that your prints stand the test of time. With the varying degrees of texture, these papers add an extra dimension to the print, making each piece unique and inviting. Learn more about our Giclee Prints.
Hot Press Bright
Smooth Matte
Cold Press Bright
Textured Matte
William Turner
Textured Matte
Photo Rag
Textured Matte
FineArt Baryta
Glossy Textured
Photo Papers
Our photo media papers bring standard and specialty options to the table for every photographer’s needs. Available in classic photo finishes like glossy and luster, these papers capture memories with a vivid, life-like quality. For a more exotic touch, we offer a stunning metallic photo paper that adds an intriguing shimmer to your images. Additionally, our photo matte fibre paper offers a timeless look, seamlessly blending the sharpness of photo prints with the soft charm of a matte finish.
Canvas
The canvas media at The Stackhouse is a blend of artistry and durability. This cotton-poly fabric is coated with a protective finish, available in both matte and satin, eliminating the need for glass and making it suitable for stretching. The fabric-like texture of the canvas media breathes life into your artwork, giving it a tactile quality that adds to its appeal. Whether you’re aiming for a traditional painterly feel or a modern aesthetic, our canvas media can transform your vision into a tangible masterpiece.
Media Details
Giclee Papers
We use fine art papers from Epson and Hahnemuehle to make your prints.
Epson Hot Press Bright
Epson Signature Worthy Paper Collection
An acid-free, 100% cotton rag paper with a bright white, smooth surface.
Finish: Smooth Matte
Texture Rating: ♦◊◊◊
Thickness: 16 mil
Density: 300 gsm
Opacity: 98%
Brightness: 96 ISO
Composition: 100% Cotton Rag
Additional Notes: Acid-Free and pH Buffered
Recommended Use: An entry-level, smooth, fine art paper great for illustrations, pen and ink, and photography.
Epson Cold Press Bright
Epson Signature Worthy Paper Collection
An acid-free, 100% cotton rag paper with a bright white, textured surface.
Finish: Textured Matte Finish
Texture Rating: ♦♦♦◊
Thickness: 19 mil
Density: 305 gsm
Opacity: 98%
Brightness: 96 ISO
Composition: 100% Cotton Rag
Additional Notes: Acid-Free and pH Buffered
Recommended Uses: An entry-level, textured, fine art paper great for drawings, watercolors, and pastels.
Photo Rag
Hahnemuehle
Photo Rag is a white cotton artist’s paper with a soft feel and a lightly defined felt structure. This all-around, high-quality paper is one of Hahnemuehle’s most popular papers and excels at both fine art and photography reproductions.
Paper Finish: Matte Finish w/ Mild Felt Texture
Texture Rating: ♦♦◊◊
Thickness: 18.9 mil
Density: 308 GSM
Opacity: 99%
Composition: 100% Cotton Fiber
Additional Notes: Acid and Lignin Free
Recommended Uses: A high-end, matte paper that is known for its versatility. An industry standard that excels with all kinda of images.
William Turner
Hahnemuehle
William Turner is a traditional mold-made watercolor paper that features a distinct, highly textured surface. The natural white cotton fiber paper has a uniquely toothy feel and surface texture.
Paper Finish: Matte Finish w/ a Highly Pronounced Felt Texture.
Texture Rating: ♦♦♦♦
Thickness: 24.4 mil
Density: 310 GSM
Opacity: 99% Opacity
Composition: 100% Cotton Fiber
Additional Notes: Acid, OBA, and Lignin Free
Recommended Uses: A high-end, textured matte paper that is perfect for watercolor prints and other art that requires characteristic feel and structure. Great for portraits and black and white photography that needs added depth.
FineArt Baryta
Hahnemuehle
FineArt Baryta is a bright white, cellulose-based paper that features a mild felt structure. The barium sulfate within the coating gives the feel of a traditional baryta paper.
Paper Finish: High-Gloss Finish w/ Mild Felt Texture
Texture Rating: ♦◊◊◊
Thickness: 16.14 mil
Density: 325 GSM
Opactiy: 98% Opacity
Composition: 100% Alpha-Cellulose
Additional Notes: Acid and Lignin Free
Recommended Uses: A high-end, glossy paper that excels at both black and white and color photography, but are often used for fine art prints that require a glossy finish.
Photo Paper Types
We use photo papers from Epson and Hahnemuehle to make your prints.
Premium Luster Photo Paper
Epson Signature Worthy Paper Collection
This is one of our highest performing photo papers. It features the same Luster E surface (orange peel) of traditional silver halide prints. A favorite among professional photographers, this is our most used paper within our portfolio.
Finish: Luster Finish (Orange Peel Texture)
Texture Rating: ♦◊◊◊
Thickness: 10 mil
Density: 360 gsm
Opacity: 97%
Brightness: 97 ISO
Composition: Resin Coated Paper
Recommended Uses: An entry-level photo paper that is versatile enough for family photos or high-end landscapes.
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Epson Signature Worthy Paper Collection
This is the highest gloss-level paper within our portfolio. A favorite among nature and landscape photographer’s who require extreme sharpness and clarity.
Finish: High-Gloss Finish
Texture Rating: ◊◊◊◊
Thickness: 10 mil
Density: 250 gsm
Opacity: 97%
Brightness: 92 ISO
Composition: Resin Coated Paper
Recommended Uses: An super, high-gloss photo paper that makes high-saturated colors pop.
Metallic Photo Paper Glossy
Epson
This photo paper provides a high gloss finish and a pearlescent base stock that yields an elegant iridescence in your images.
Paper Finish: High-Gloss Pearlescent Finish
Texture Rating: ◊◊◊◊
Thickness: 10.4 mil
Density: 255 GSM
Composition: Resin Coated Paper
Recommended Uses: A high-end, ultra-glossy paper that is known for a pearlescent white-point. Black and white images, as well as images with metal and water, are perfect for this paper.
Canvas
We use canvas from Epson to make your prints.
Exhibition Series Canvas
Epson
An acid-free, lignin-free heavyweight cotton-poly blend, this elegantly textured canvas features a bright white point, exceptionally high Dmax, and wide color gamut. The canvas base is enhanced with elastic polymers providing high tensile strength and flexibility for gallery wrap stretching without cracking.
Finish: Canvas Weave w/ Protective Coating(Satin or Matte)
Texture Rating: ♦♦♦◊
Thickness: 23 mil
Density: 450 gsm
Opacity: 98%
Composition: Cotton-Poly Blend
Recommended Uses: An industry standard canvas that is versatile enough for family photos or high-end landscapes.