Bienvenue Publishing Card Set Origins (5 pcs.)

Seeds look like beings from another world under the microscope – alien, delicate, almost unreal. This perspective is the theme of the Small Print Collection N°5 "Origins" by Bienvenue Studios: five cards displaying micrographs of various seeds, posing a question that occupied Charles Darwin in 1859. The Z-Offset natural paper at 400 g/m² lends the designs a warm, subtly textured surface, printed offset in Zurich with exceptional detail sharpness.

Features

• Micrography as subject: Seeds in extreme magnification – the designs reveal delicate structures that remain invisible in everyday life, while appearing like abstract illustrations or natural science as art.
• Z-Offset natural paper, 400 g/m², FSC-certified: Uncoated paper without finish or coating – the surface is slightly open and matte, with a firm, substantial feel. At 400 g/m², the card sits noticeably heavy in the hand, resists bending and carries the designs with quiet stability.
• Offset printing in Zurich: The printing process transfers the fine structures of the seed photographs precisely onto the natural paper. On the uncoated surface, colours appear gently muted and warm – no gloss, but a restrained depth that suits the subject.
• 5 different designs: Each set contains five different seeds – no duplicate motif. This makes the set usable both as a collection and as individual cards.
• Format 104 × 140 mm: Fits standard envelopes (C6) and is equally suitable for framing or posting.

Use & Tips

• As a greeting card: The uncoated natural paper writes well with ballpoint or fineliner. Fountain pen ink needs slightly longer drying time on the open-pore surface – it works best with a medium or broad nib and not overly wet ink.
• For framing: The cards at 104 × 140 mm fit many standard frames for 10 × 15 cm or slightly larger formats. All five designs together create a harmonious series for wall or shelf.
• As a desk object: The cards stand well when propped up; the heavy paper gives them stability without a stand. A single design on your desk is a subtle nod to scientific curiosity.
• As a meaningful gift: The combination of micrography and the Darwin quote makes these cards a conversation piece – for nature enthusiasts, biologists, botanists or anyone who likes to examine things closely.

For Paper Enthusiasts

Z-Offset natural paper by Ziegler Papier (Switzerland) is a natural white, wood-free range without optical brighteners – the subtly warm tone comes from the natural fibre colouration, not additives. At 400 g/m², the material sits at the upper end of what's used for cards and business cards: firm, barely flexible, with noticeable substance. The open-pore, uncoated surface absorbs printing ink slightly, making colour areas on natural paper appear softer and warmer than on coated paper – an effect that gives the photographic designs of the "Origins" series an almost analogue quality. FSC certification is confirmed.

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