The galleries can be cross-mixed for large orders. Samples from each gallery can be put together, or single themes selected. The galleries are also geographically sorted. They can be ordered on numerous themes in a single region.
The stock work can be ordered as a photograph only, or as a photograph bearing a business logo.
Photography can be done in 35mm, medium format, digital still, and video. The photography can be ordered by the shoot or by the image. Typical prices for by-the-image work is $100 per selected image.
You can also submit your own existing work for us to work from. The photographs should be in one of the following formats:
You must have permission to use the work. We will not scan from copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by the requesting service.
Raw scans cost $10 each. Bulk pricing is available. As a general rule prints do not scan well enough to produce a worthy image. Generally we will not scan prints. However, if the print is large, and of exceptional quality it may be possible to produce a good image.
Scanning includes no photo-editing other than focusing, basic contrast/brightness adjustments and automatic dust and scratch removal. Other work is extra.
Advanced photo-editing costs $60/hr and includes such work as:
A time-estimate for work is available in advance.
The colour prints are done on a high density photographic printer at 1400dpi, using a four-colour process. They are very striking in colour intensity and detail. They can be produced in very small quantities this way. The minimum order would be a single sheet from our existing catalogue or 20 sheets for custom work.. Shipping costs however makes an order of 10 sheets the most cost-effective. Any number of different images can be combined.
This is the standard technique for making large numbers of items such as postcards. The colour range is greater, but they are not generally as vibrant. There are several gradations of quality available. The minimum print order would be 1000 sheets. This print process is economical in bulk. Not all the sheets have to be converted to magnets at once.
Sheets are single photographs of 8.5x11" in size. A sheet can hold between 4-20 magnets depending on the size. For specialized production we can print up to 11x17".
Sheets have from 4 to 20 magnets on them. This means that for colour printing a minimum magnet order would be 4-20 magnets. For Offset Lithography the minimum order would be 4000-20 000 magnets.
Using Heidelberg presses 500 4" x 6" magnetic postcards can be produced for $2000. This method is ideal for producing large numbers of a single photograph. The finished run would weigh approximately 40kg.
All magnets have a light lamination to protect the photograph against dust and spotting. Heavier lamination is required to make the magnet fully waterproof. Lamination adds $1 per sheet. A postcard run of 500 can be laminated for $100.
The reproduction costs below apply to stock and custom orders. The sample packages are only available with stock photographs.
This represents the current, approximate shipping cost using Canada Post Corporation to send a package anywhere in Europe. A 2kg package will hold approximately 10 sheets.
| Maximum Weight: 2kg | Maximum weight: 20Kg | ||
| Surface | Airmail | Surface | Airmail |
| $11 | $30 | $71 | $140 |
To simplify international orders Colautti Enterprises is absorbing PST and GST for the time being. Local taxes and tariffs are the responsibility of the purchaser.
For first time purchases we have prepared a few simple packages you might wish to try. These three packages are based on our existing gallery, and using the Colour Print process. They are pricier because of the small order size. It will give you a chance to test market these magnets without a large financial outlay.
A sample package of 15 smaller magnets on a variety of Canadian Themes: $50 plus shipping
Fifteen smaller magnets on a variety of Canadian Themes. Eight medium sized magnets, plus two large ones:$125 plus shipping
This is the largest bundle that can fit in the under 2kg weight class for shipping. It is the most cost effective order size other than large scale orders. The magnet sheets are a little bit cheaper with increased size because of the reduced preparation. The 4"x2" magnets have been the most popular size to date.
| Size (may be slightly trimmed) | Unit Price | Number per Sheet | Cost for 10 Sheets | Shipping (for surface, approx.) | Total |
| 2.7" x 2" | $3 | 15 | $450 | $15 | $465 |
| 2" x 2.5" | $2.5 | 16 | $400 | $15 | $415 |
| 4" x 2" | $4 | 8 | $320 | $15 | $335 |
| 4" x 5" | $8 | 4 | $320 | $15 | $335 |
For the Colour print process a large order would be 100 sheets. This results in as much as a 50% reduction in the cost of each sheet, and the shipping charges drop from $12/kg to $4/kg (European Orders).
| Size (may be slightly trimmed) | Unit Price | Number per Sheet | Cost for 100 Sheets | Shipping (for surface, approx.) | Total |
| 2.7" x 2" | $2 | 15 | $3000 | $100 | $3100 |
| 2" x 2.5" | $1.75 | 16 | $3000 | $100 | $3100 |
| 4" x 2" | $2 | 8 | $1600 | $100 | $1700 |
| 4" x 5" | $4.0 | 4 | $1600 | $100 | $1700 |
Using the 4" x 2" magnet as an example. You could get eight different pictures per sheet, duplicated 1000 times, for a total of 8000 magnets at a cost of $7,000, shipping approx $1000 for any location in Europe. This brings the unit cost down to $1.00 for this size. The runs get progressively cheaper, after the first 1000 sheets. A full run of sheets can be done, but they do not have to be attached to magnets all at once. This would keep the cost down again.
Offset Lithography is not suitable for most photographs that are much smaller than 4" x 2"
5000 magnetic postcards (4" x 6") of a single image would be $9000 plus $1200 shipping for a per unit cost of $2.04. A postcard format can contain multiple images, up to four, if you wish. There would be a surcharge to cut the postcards up
Payment is due in advance. Cheque or money order to "Colautti Enterprises". Most runs take 6-8 weeks. Allow 2-4 weeks shipping outside of Canada. Time estimates can be quoted prior to run.