Giclee Prints and how to care for them

Giclée is the name of the process of making fine art prints of high-quality, museum and archival-grade fine art prints, scanned from the original artwork; they are a first-generation reproduction. Giclée printing involves squirting microscopic dots of pigment-based ink onto textured paper or canvas, creating a print that accurately replicates the original artwork, in colour and quality.

Paper

I have chosen a textured 300gsm paper to complement my pastel Folk Tale collection and 200gsm smooth paper for my gouache paintings.

Investing in quality

Properly handled and cared for, Giclée prints hold their colour and value far longer than regular prints. Consequently, they cost more to produce than standard digital prints.

Caring for your print – Please read.

It is exciting when your print arrives, but before opening, read the following instructions to keep your print in top condition.

• Handle your print only by the 3mm white border.
• Don’t touch your giclée print with your bare hands. Skin oils or hand cream can damage the surface of the print. Because of the remarkably vivid qualities of the ink, it is possible to smudge or damage a print.
• Frame your print as soon as possible; if you take your print straight to an experienced framer, they will know how to open it and handle it correctly.
• Positioning your print. All prints, watercolours, and textiles should be hung out of direct sunlight and away from moisture or steam.

Finally, thank you for purchasing my artwork. I hope that it gives you many years of pleasure.

Patricia.