We offer an extensive array of prints in our gallery. We have different designs of illustration and materials that the art prints ae printed on. Some of the material that we print on, ranges from artcard, Metallic paper, Holofoil to Giclée paper.
What is Giclée Prints?
The first thing you need to know is that it's pronounced 'Zhee-Clay'. The word being taken from a version of the French word 'la giclée' meaning, 'that which is sprayed or squirted'. Giclee printing is a type of inkjet printing – but importantly, not all inkjet prints are giclee prints.
What's the difference?
Giclee printing is meant to produce a product at a higher quality and longer lifespan than a standard desktop inkjet printer. Originally, the word was used to describe digital reproductions of conventional artworks (painting or drawing) or photographs.
Choice of paper
For giclee printing, the paper used for the final piece must be of archival quality. Any professional series paper will probably indicate if it is archival quality on the box. Typically it will say it is acid free and consists of a 100% cotton or rag base.
These are the best papers for longevity and colour reproduction, and can be found at a variety of different sellers.