Paper, frame and size, explained

Three papers, two frame finishes, three sizes. Everything else is already decided so the pieces always match on the wall.
The papers
Matte smooth, 190 g
The everyday fine-art paper: smooth, bright white, deep colour. Behind the mat and the acrylic it looks every bit as good as the cotton papers. It is the one we recommend for a first frame.
Cotton smooth, 330 g
One hundred per cent cotton, acid-free, museum grade. Thicker, softer to the touch, a warmer white; the print will outlive the room it hangs in. Choose it for a gift that is meant to be kept.
Cotton textured, 340 g
The same cotton with a light etching texture: you can see it in the light and feel it with a fingertip. It gives the illustration the relief of a printed picture book. Our favourite for the sets.
All three are printed with pigment inks on a fine-art printer in Guatemala City. We never crop a design: every print is centred on its sheet.
The frame
- Profile2 cm face, 2.5 cm deep. A gallery frame, not a bulky one.
- MatWhite, acid-free, cut so the design shows whole with an even border.
- FrontAcrylic instead of glass. Half the weight, does not shatter, safe above a crib.
- BackSealed backing, hanging hardware fitted, ready to hang.
The sizes
| Frame | Mat window | Mat border | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 × 30 cm | A5 · 14.8 × 21 cm | 13.8 × 20 cm | 3.5–5 cm |
| 30 × 40 cm | A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 20 × 28.7 cm | 5–5.6 cm |
| 50 × 70 cm | A2 · 42 × 59.4 cm | 41 × 58.4 cm | 4.5–5.8 cm |
Frame sizes are the standard ones sold in Guatemala, so a replacement or an extra piece always matches. Print sizes are the standard paper sizes, so nothing is cropped: the mat shows the whole illustration.
Drawn to scale, with 5 cm between frames and 25 cm above the furniture. Frames are lightweight, with acrylic instead of glass, so they can hang above a crib.
Care
- Hang away from direct sun and damp walls.
- Dust the acrylic with a dry, soft cloth. No alcohol or window cleaner.
- Damaged on arrival? Tell us within 48 hours and we replace it.