What is the difference between a giclee and a print?
The biggest difference between a standard inkjet print and a giclee print is that giclees are printed using pigment-based inks rather than dye-based inks that are found in lower-cost inkjets. Pigment-based inks have a longer lifespan: they can last anywhere from 100 – 200 years without significant fading.
What does giclee on canvas mean?
to squirt or spray
The term Giclée was coined by Jack Duganne in 1991. Put simply, a Giclée canvas print is a high quality print using the best practice and the best quality printer, canvas and ink that is available. Giclée is derived from the French word gicler which means “to squirt or spray”.
Do giclee prints need glass?
Giclée prints on paper need to be framed behind glass as shown below. Paper prints will hold the colors more accuratley of works originally created on paper. Different types of glass are available to protect from UV, and to reduce reflections. More questions?
Can you do giclee on canvas?
You have the choice of buying a giclée on archival paper or canvas. For giclée printing, the paper must be archival quality to ensure the longevity of the artwork. Canvas is essentially a fabric that has been specially prepared to handle and retain high-quality pigmented inks.
What does giclee feel like?
A giclee is a high resolution inkjet print. Giclee is considered the world’s best technique for reproducing original works of art. Giclee prints look and feel like original art.
What is giclee on canvas?
The term Giclée was coined by Jack Duganne in 1991. Put simply, a Giclée canvas print is a high quality print using the best practice and the best quality printer, canvas and ink that is available. Giclée is derived from the French word gicler which means “to squirt or spray”.
What is the process of printing art called giclee?
Giclese is a high-process process , a term invented to describe inkjet printing for purposes of high-quality art reproduction (using the term “inkjet”) and to make people think of their desktop printers at home.
What is giclee printing process?
Giclée printing is a process that uses fade-resistant, archival inks and archival substrates to print on large format printers. Giclée printing is often used by artists to make reproductions of their original two-dimensional artwork, photographs or computer-generated art for resale while preserving the original. The term…
How can I print my art on canvas?
Visit art supply stores, galleries and museum stores to get an idea of what is offered. Select the fine art file you want for your new canvas print. Saved or scanned images will print directly on canvas. Make certain the file has good clarity and contrast at your desired size before making your final decision.
Should I print my art on paper or canvas?
Prints can be done on paper or canvas in whatever size the artist desires. A benefit of canvas prints is that they won’t crease when rolled for mailing. A disadvantage of canvas prints is that the printer might have a minimum size of an order. Keep in mind frame sizing when deciding what size of prints to have made for your customers.