FAQ
General
We are a print house and creative studio based out of Brisbane, Australia.
We originally started back in 2013 as an in-house design and manufacturing for our sister and art driven clothing brand Few and Far Co. We simply couldn’t find a company that could either do what we wanted or to the quality we demanded. The first 2 years of business were run behind closed doors until word eventually spread here in Australia and before we know it, we had artists banging on the doors wanting our help and services.
In 2015, we stepped it up a notch and officially hired our first professional printer and opened our doors to the public and we’ve never (or had the time to) look back. There's no denying it’s been a labour of love, but we love it and believe that’s one of our keys and reasons for our continued growth and successes over the years. What a ride. Hard work, works!
We sure do. While tattooing and tattoo art is our founding roots, it’s not all we are able to do.
Over the years we have learned the arts of other mediums and art forms including but not limited to physical, digital or photography pieces.
This question comes up alot but the answer is always the same as it comes down to personal wants and needs.
Our thoughts on this is design garments with designing garments in mind meaning, treat your garments like a work of art in themselves.. and if you don’t like or wouldn’t wear it, then our advice is generally don’t do it.
More than likely, yes - however there are many factors and considerations. That said, if we can foresee any issues, we will always raise them and/or help you work through them.
There's no need to worry as we are always here to help!
Due to the nature of every design and product varying, we simply cannot give you a turnaround time without knowing what it is you would like.
Once we know, we’ll let you know.
We always provide you with proof (and sample if warranted) before any manufacturing begins.
Like you, we don’t want any nasty surprises.
Yes! We ship to direct to you or your clientele, anywhere in the world.
Orders can be made and paid for via our online store ( This is the quickest and easiest way to process your order)
We process all of our invoices through Xero which is a global software that allows safe payments from all major payment methods, including PayPal.
Bank transfer is also available however please know as this payment isn’t instant, we cannot process any orders until the funds have landed in our account. All details regarding bank transfers can be found on your invoice.
Printing
Giclee is the first and only fine art print to be made with an ink jet printer. Pronounced, zhee'clay, the word comes from the French, meaning to spray, which is exactly what an ink jet printer does. The quality of a giclee print is far superior to all other forms of printing.
While it’s technically correct to say that any inkjet printer can create giclée art - it’s not the case. The same can be said with printing companies who claim to be able to create them. Giclee printing is an art form of itself one that requires specific types of speciality equipment, museum grade stocks, industry know-how and a meticulous attention to detail.
Due to the printing requirements, demands and complexities, giclée printing simply doesn't lend itself well to home printing and should always be printed and handled by a dedicated and professional printer and printing company.
All of our giclée prints are colour-matched by eye (under our speciality studio lighting), printed with genuine and lightfast inks (fade resistant) on an acid-free, museum grade stock before being cut, embossed & finished by hand and will each last 100 years if kept properly and out of direct sunlight.
You can not only take comfort in knowing that your artwork is safe but you are investing your hard earned money into legitimate and archival reproductions that will literally last a lifetime.
Digital prints are a digital copy and something that we are able to produce much faster and at a lower price point making them a very cost effective and appealing alternative.
Digital prints are perfect for an enthusiast on a budget and/or budding artists etc. however do not have the colour brilliance, look, feel or lifespan of our giclée reproductions.
To put it simply, the printing style, process, quality inks, amount of inks, type of stock, colour brilliance, appearance, feel and lifespan.
Because fine art printing uses 12 different pigment based inks (vs. 4 dye based inks from digital printers) giclée prints are the best possible replica of the original. With giclée, artists can faithfully replicate colours and detail, which makes the print look virtually as good as the original artwork and if kept properly, will often age and last longer than the original artwork itself.
Don’t stress, we’ve made the process easy. Get in contact and we will discuss your options and what’s best for you.
If you’re local and would prefer to discuss in person, you can book in a face-to-face consultation.
1. You can ship your artworks directly to us.
This is our most preferred as we can physically see and guarantee that we can colour match your prints to your original artwork.
3. You can scan your artworks and send them over to us
Please note that without the original artwork, we are unable guarantee a perfect colour match. Please see below for everything you need to know when it comes to scanning your artwork.
Scans and digital files can be emailed to hello@fewandfarstudio.com, or uploaded to a fileshare service such as Dropbox or WeTransfer, then provide us the link.
It is recommended and our preferred, but not essential. We service artists and brands from all over the world without issues however, we always prefer to physically see the original work to ensure we can colour match identically to the original.
You can provide a scan of your original artwork, or the finished file if you are a digital artist. However, supplied files are printed as is and without colour matching (as we don’t have the artwork to colour match to) hence the no set up fee. That said, If you require us to make adjustments to your file, setup charges will apply.
Please ensure that your artwork is at the highest resolution possible - Minimum of 300PPI is required for printing at the supplied size.
The higher the resolution means we can enlarge your artwork without any quality loss. For example: an A3 size file at 600PPI means we can print an A2 at 300PPI, doubling the size of the artwork. We can work with most common file formats such as .jpeg, .pdf, .tiff, .ai and .psd.
Yes, technically you can. However, due to the differences in the printing process (between digital and fine art prints), our digital printer has restrictions on colours that cannot be achieved with toner. In this instance, your print would be colour-matched for our fine-art printer per our standard setup cost, but your prints would be printed digitally per your request.
Although we take great care in this process, due to the technical differences between our machines, we take no responsibility for the colours “looking off” or not matching your original when printed digitally.
Our one-time setup charge covers scanning your original, colour-matching and test printing until we are 100% happy with the reproduction.
We understand and appreciate that you have spent hours painting/producing your original piece and we believe that it’s imperative that we do the same.
We’ve been printing our digital prints for near 10 years - and never had a problem. They look and seem to be ageing when looked after incredibly well. They are great value for money.
Our fine art prints, will last 100+ years if stored correctly and kept out of direct sunlight. We pride ourselves on only using genuine and lightfast pigment and inks & premium, archival grade stocks.
General turn around time is 7 - 14 business days from when we either receive your original artwork or once the final invoice has been paid.
Please note that during peak times (like convention season, or holidays) this can slightly be affected but we will always advise you at the time of your order if there are any foreseeable delays.
For fine art printing the max size 600mm wide and almost any length.
For digital prints the max size is A3
Merchandise
You’ve done your work, now let us do ours! Once we have your artwork, we will happily guide you through the process to ensure we get the absolute best result.
As every design and garment/product differs there’s no straight forward or ‘simple’ answer but we make it easy. We’re here to help you skip all of the things that you don’t know about to help you make it as simple as possible.
More than likely, yes - however there are many factors and considerations. That said, if we can foresee any issues, we will always raise them and/or help you work through them.
There's no need to worry as we are always here to help!
Over the years, we’ve paid the prices for trying to save a few dollars and we’ve learned that it’s best to keep this simple and work with trusted and established manufacturers. We understand the appeal with ‘going offshore’ or going to cheaper suppliers - but in our opinion, it's too risky nor worth the risk. Quality and consistency is always king.
That said, there’s no need to worry about this. We have you covered - just let us know what you are wanting and/or looking for and we will gladly help you :)
Unfortunately not. Due to the risk and many variables, we only work with our preferred and trusted manufacturers and suppliers.
This question comes up alot but the answer is always the same as it comes down to personal wants and needs. Our thoughts on this is design garments with designing garments in mind meaning, treat your garments like a work of art in themselves ..and if you don’t like or wouldn’t wear it, then our advice is generally don’t do it.
We always provide you with proof (and sample if warranted) before any manufacturing begins. Like you, we don’t want any nasty surprises.
Due to the nature of every design and product varying, we simply cannot give you a turnaround time without knowing what it is you would like.
Once we know, we’ll let you know.
We keep your files and details of your order - which means there’s no “set up” required thereon-after.
Due to the nature of every design and product varying, we simply cannot give you an answer without knowing what it is and how many you are after.
That doesn’t mean we can’t help you. Drop us a line and we’ll see what we can do!
If we can’t help you, we’ll definitely be able to point you in the right direction.
Shipping & Handling
As we are dedicated to being as fair and competitive as possible, our shipping rates are calculated on a case by case basis (based of the size, weight and destination of the order) therefore we are unable to offer a flat or ballpark rate without knowing your specific details.
For Australian orders please allow 2-5 business days* from receiving confirmation that your order has left.
For International orders please allow 5-10 business days* from receiving confirmation that your order has left.
*Please note: These timeframes are not guaranteed. While we do all we can to ensure your order is delivered on time, we cannot be held responsible for any late delivery or failure to deliver due to circumstances beyond our control.
Yes, all orders automatically come with tracking included, at no extra cost.
Your email address (and mobile number, if provided) will be attached to your consignment number, so you will receive all tracking information and updates directly from Australia Post.
Please know and understand that all following up and/or tracking is the responsibility of each customer and/or the shipping service provider. While we care, unfortunately once it leaves, we lose control and cannot be held responsible.
Don’t panic! If your order doesn’t arrive within our estimated delivery times, we suggest you always wait a couple of days prior to contacting Australia Post as more often or not, it’s just around the corner!
Please know and understand that all following up and/or tracking is the responsibility of each customer and/or the shipping service provider. While we care, unfortunately once it leaves, we lose control and cannot be held responsible.
If in the unfortunate event your order is lost or damaged in transit, we will provide a full replacement free of charge, providing you are not at fault (incorrect address, mishandling, etc.)
If your order arrives damaged, please contact us immediately.
All taxes and customs charges are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in the cost of the order or shipping charge. Taxes and customs charges differ depending on the country and state of the shipping address.
We suggest contacting your local customs office if you are unsure of the applicable taxes and customs fees that are relevant to you.
Few and Far Studio is not responsible for any additional taxes and customs charges that are requested during the shipment of your order.