Printing Terminology Explained
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Printing Terminology:-
A Giclée Print is an art image on paper or canvas that has been produced on a computer-driven ink-jet printer that sprays the ink onto the canvas or water colour paper such that the dots of colour overlap one-another, providing more coverage and greater intensity and purity of colour.
Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay" or "gee-clay", a french word meaning "sprayed" onto the paper from many tiny ink jets) describes the most advanced process for fine-art digital printmaking. The newer giclée printers have the ability to resist fading about 10 times longer than earlier printers.
Using highly saturated, water-based archival inks with the potential for making 512 chromatic changes, newer giclée printers can print more than three million colours. The prints can be produced on a variety of absorbent surfaces ranging from fine-art papers to canvas, silk, and even leather. Prints on canvas are protected with a coating that makes them water resistant and allows them to be displayed without glass.
Competition has not only forced the evolution of longer-lasting inks with broader and more saturated colour ranges but also brought forward the growing importance of the role of craftsmanship. To get the best reproduction possible, to minimise compromises, and to determine the compatibility of media and the permanence of inks, it is necessary to discuss the process and practices involved with the individual printer.
The ability to use the latest methods, materials, and tools makes the difference in the outcome and longevity of the print. The collaboration between the artist and the printer - the skills and materials of the printer and the the goals of the artist - will ultimately determine the quality of the print. At Fine Art Print Centre, you can be assured of our printers' skills and the quality of our materials.
Print specifications:-
What type of quality can I expect from the prints?
Our prints are lovingly prepared by Fine Art Print Centre, where great pride is taken in the quality of all their prints. Every print produced has had the approval Wendrich artHouse, to ensure that they are as close to the original piece as is technically possible.
What type of paper is used to print on?
Canvas Paper Made from the highest quality 100% cotton duck fabric, this unique heavyweight, quality canvas utilises a tight weave that is ideal for photographic and fine art reproductions. With a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching, Canvas displays a subtle texture for a true artistic look and feel. Combined with incredible colour reproduction, a medium gloss finish, and acid free archival quality base and our canvas prints will not fade for over 75 years. *
All papers used are museum quality archival paper, ensuring that with normal care (i.e. kept out of direct sunlight) inks will not fade for 50 – 75 years.
The Smooth Fine Art Paper produces images with vivid colour reproduction and high contrast. A true artist look is achieved thanks to the smooth hot press surface and low glare of this Fine Art Paper. Acid free mounting and framing is recommended.
What size prints do you offer?
The dimensions of the different size prints are calculated by applying the following sizes to the longest edge of each original artwork:
Medium (Fine Art Prints)- 50cm in height (20” inches)
Large (Fine Art Prints and Canvas Prints) - 76cm in height (30” inches)
The width of each print is determined by the dimensions of the original painting based upon the size you request.
*Actual print stability and longevity will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, atmospheric conditions, inks, and post-printing treatments. Epson does not guarantee stability or longevity. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
Do you offer a framing service?
Every Canvas print comes complete with a natural wood box frame at no extra cost to the customer.
Unfortunately we can not frame your Fine Art Prints due to the increased risk associated with sending glass through the postal system. Also the majority of delivery companies refuse to insure glazed frames. We recommend that you purchase the frame after receiving the print to avoid any confusion with dimensions.
(Print information courtesy of Fine Art Print Centre)
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