What Intaglio Editions Fine Printmaking does

Intaglio Editions is a privately held fine art printmaking company operating from a Boulder, Colorado garage studio under sole ownership of printmaker Jon Lybrook. Founded in 2006 and structured as an LLC, it produces custom polymer photogravure plates using Toyobo Printtight KM73 and KM83 steel-backed nylon substrates, exposed through a proprietary double-exposure technique with custom 1800 ppi stochastic aquatint screens to deliver continuous-tone intaglio prints at lower cost and without the toxicity of traditional copper photogravure. Plates typically yield 50-100 prints per edition, with plates priced from $99 for 4x6 inch demo/proofing sizes to $795 for 30x40 inch large-format production.

The company serves three primary customer segments: fine art photographers seeking archival editions without specialized equipment or chemical expertise, traditional printmakers outsourcing plate production or expanding their services, and fine artists and collectors sourcing limited edition prints. Revenue derives from one-time plate sales, hourly file preparation services at $150/hour, full-service printmaking for hire, custom calibrated inkjet printing on fine art papers, and print publishing through a related site, Timeless-Prints.com. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the shop.intaglioeditions.com e-commerce storefront, supplemented by quote-based consultation for complex projects, art festivals, and an extensive free educational library that includes a 7-part video tutorial series and technique glossary. The company claims worldwide reach, supplies plates to hobbyists and professional printmakers, and represents a roster of photographic artists including Tony Levin, Paul Richards, Dave Hanson, Jerry LoFaro, and David Brookover. No external funding, institutional investment, or patents are disclosed, and headcount remains in the 1-10 range after two decades of operation.

Name

Intaglio Editions Fine Printmaking

Legal name

Intaglio Editions, LLC

Website

https://intaglioeditions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Intaglio Editions is a Boulder, Colorado-based fine art printmaking studio that produces custom polymer photogravure plates and full printmaking services for fine art photographers, traditional printmakers, and visual artists worldwide. Founded in 2006 by Jon Lybrook, the sole-owner LLC sells plates, file preparation, and custom prints via direct e-commerce and represents artists through Timeless-Prints.com.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Printmaking Services

NAICS

Photographic Film, Paper, Plate, Chemical, and Copy Toner Manufacturing (325992), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130)

SIC

Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Large-Format & Specialty Printing (Signage, Posters, Displays) (MPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Polymer photogravure plates
• Fine art printmaking
• Intaglio printing services
• Custom photogravure plates
• Alternative photographic process

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Polymer Photogravure Plates: Manufacture and sale of custom polymer photogravure plates in various sizes. Plates are priced per size from $99-$795, with proofing plates available at 50% discount.
2. Fine Art Printmaking Services: Full-service printmaking where Intaglio Editions produces fine art prints to order for artists and photographers using their custom polymer plates.
3. Digital File Preparation: Expert file preparation services at $150/hour for optimizing images for polymer plate transfer. Typically requires one hour minimum per image.
4. Custom Inkjet Printing: Calibrated inkjet printing services for photographers and artists on fine art papers.
5. Art Publishing (Timeless-Prints.com): Print publishing through their related website Timeless-Prints.com, offering prints from America's most talented photographic artists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Intaglio Editions manufactures and sells custom polymer photogravure plates (Printtight KM73/KM83 by Toyobo) using a proprietary double-exposure process with custom 1800 ppi stochastic aquatint screens, and offers full-service fine art printmaking, custom digital film positives, expert file preparation, and custom calibrated inkjet printing. The company also operates Timeless-Prints.com as an exclusive fine art print publishing website featuring works from represented photographic artists.

Product overview

Intaglio Editions is a fine art printmaking service specializing in polymer photogravure printing, combining modern digital processes with traditional printmaking techniques. The core offering consists of Custom Polymer Photogravure Plates (Printtight KM83 steel-backed nylon plates by Toyobo) paired with supporting services including Custom Digital Film Positives, File Preparation, Custom Inkjet Printing, and Full Intaglio/Photogravure Printmaking Services. The company also operates Timeless-Prints.com as its exclusive print publishing sub-brand. All products utilize high-resolution stochastic aquatint screens (1245-1800 dpi) to achieve continuous-tone quality comparable to traditional copper photogravure. Educational resources include a 7-part video tutorial series on printmaking techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Polymer Photogravure Plates for Intaglio Printing Custom photogravure-quality polymer plates made from Printtight KM83 steel-backed nylon polymer plates by Toyobo Corporation (Japan). Produced using a double-exposure technique with high-resolution custom aquatint screens (1245 dpi or 1800 dpi stochastic), these plates are suitable for 50-100 archival intaglio prints per edition. Offered in sizes from 4x6 to 30x40 inches. For artists, photographers, and printmakers seeking copper-quality photogravure without the toxicity or expense.
• Custom Digital Film Positives for Contact Printing Digital film positives produced on Pictorico OHP Premium transparency stock, required for exposing Intaglio Editions' polymer photogravure plates. Provided as an add-on service for customers ordering plates from the company.
• Digital File Preparation Services Expert digital file preparation for optimal transfer to polymer plate. Includes histogram normalization, color profile conversion (Gray Gamma 2.2 for Windows, 1.8 for Mac), custom process compensation curves, and image optimization for continuous-tone output. Billed at $150/hour with a one-hour minimum.
• Custom Calibrated Inkjet Printing Custom calibrated inkjet printing services for artists, photographers, and printmakers on various fine art papers.
• Intaglio / Photogravure Fine Printmaking Services Full-service fine art printmaking service including custom photogravure printing using polymer plates, Chine Colle technique, various paper options (Asian kozo, gampi, European cotton rag papers), and traditional intaglio printing methods.
• Timeless-Prints.com Fine Art Print Publishing Exclusive fine art print publishing website featuring signed prints from America's most talented photographic artists, including the King Crimson Collection, Peter Gabriel prints, and rare celebrity art prints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plates produce 50-100 prints per edition with proper care
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Takach PressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTakach Press is a distributor of the Printtight KM73 plate and other polymer plate services and supplies. They have been in the business for over 30 years and manufacture the best intaglio presses on the market.
• Boxcar PressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoxcar Press is a distributor of fine letterpress plate services and supplies. They suggested the use of Kreene plastic as an alternative to glass in vacuum frames for better detail rendering.
• Grafisk EksperimentariumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTraditional printmaking shop in Copenhagen, Denmark. Key European supplier for polymer photogravure supplies, quality aquatint screens, and DIY plans to build effective exposure units. Offers photogravure instruction manual.
• Toyobo CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationJapanese manufacturer of Printtight KM73 and KM83 steel-backed nylon polymer plates used by Intaglio Editions. KM73 is 73 mils thick; KM83 is 83 mils thick.
• Bostick and SullivanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of alternative photographic process supplies with extensive knowledge about many alternative photographic processes including photogravure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Point Press: San Francisco-based fine art intaglio printmaking studio that produces original etchings and photogravures with leading contemporary artists. Operates at a higher institutional scale than Intaglio Editions but serves the same collector and museum channel for archival intaglio prints.
• Graphicstudio (University of South Florida): USF-affiliated fine art printmaking workshop that produces limited edition intaglio, photogravure, and relief prints with major artists. Comparable as a high-end photogravure production resource for institutional and collector clients, though it operates as a university non-profit.
• Takach Press: Manufacturer of intaglio presses and a distributor of Printtight KM73 polymer plates and photogravure supplies. A documented channel partner of Intaglio Editions that competes in and supports the same traditional printmaking workflow with adjacent equipment and consumables.
• Bostick & Sullivan: Supplier of alternative photographic process materials including photogravure, platinum/palladium, and carbon printing. A documented channel partner of Intaglio Editions with deep expertise in alternative photography that competes for the same educated, process-focused fine art photographers.
• Boxcar Press: Syracuse-based letterpress and photopolymer plate services shop that supplies fine art printmakers. A documented distributor partner of Intaglio Editions, overlapping in plate-making services and serving the same traditional fine art printmaking customer base.
• Anchor Graphics: Chicago-based collaborative fine art print workshop producing intaglio, lithograph, and photogravure editions with established artists. Directly comparable as an artist-focused fine art printmaking service operating in the same traditional photogravure workflow.
• Grafisk Eksperimentarium: Copenhagen-based traditional printmaking shop that supplies polymer photogravure materials, aquatint screens, and DIY exposure unit plans in Europe. A core mutual partner of Intaglio Editions, directly comparable as a small specialty supplier serving the same photogravure workflow globally.

Emerging players

• WhiteWall: Online gallery-quality photo printing service offering large-format prints on fine art papers. Comparable to Intaglio Editions' inkjet printing service line for the fine art photographer segment, though it lacks photogravure capability and competes on convenience and price rather than craft.

Others

• Pictorico: Manufacturer of Pictorico OHP Premium transparency stock used as the recommended inkjet media for making digital film positives in polymer photogravure. Comparable as an enabling materials supplier integrated into Intaglio Editions' process workflow.
• Toyobo Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of Printtight KM73/KM83 steel-backed nylon polymer plates used by Intaglio Editions. Comparable as the upstream plate supplier and a core technology partner, though not a direct competitor in finished printmaking services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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