Giclee
is from the French word meaning "spray"
and the printing process is an extremely high
quality process that produces fine art reproductions
on paper or canvas. Because inks are sprayed
onto the support, the resolution of Giclee
Prints is superior than traditional printing,
resulting in all the subtle colours and detail
of the original art work. With the use of
stable inks, Giclee Reproductions are said
to last from 75 to 200 years with proper care
making them valuable collectors pieces.
It
is highly recommended that you treat your
Giclee Prints as you would an original piece
of art. Like any original, the way you care
for it will affect the life of the image.
When framing Giclee prints on paper, only
archival acid-free materials should be used
to ensure the longevity of your investment.
PRINTS
ON PAPER
°
Always
use archival acid-free materials to frame
your artwork with mats or spacers to keep
the print from touching the glass.
°
Store
and display your prints away from direct or
strong sunlight. Ultraviolet light is one
of the biggest reasons that art fades.
°
Store
and display your prints away from excess heat
and humidity. This will cause distortions
such as rippling of paper.
°
Unframed
prints should be handled as little as possible.
Hands should be clean, dry and free of grease,
moisturisers or lotions. This can permanently
stain or discolour the surface.
°
Never
fold or crease the print.
°
Never
laminate a print.
°
If
the surface becomes dusty, lightly brush with
a dry, clean soft hair brush or a fine feather
duster.
PRINTS
ON CANVAS
°
Store
and display your prints away from direct or
strong sunlight. Ultraviolet light is one
of the biggest reasons that art fades.
°
Store
and display your prints away from excess heat
and humidity. This will cause warping of the
frame and/or canvas.
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Unstretched
Giclees can be stored rolled up in its shipping
tube for a few months. For longer storage,
an acid free opaque plastic tube with end
caps should be invested in.
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Stretched
Giclees can be stored wrapped in bubble wrap
and corner protectors. Do not allow anything
to lean against it.
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Never
wet the back of a Giclee to tighten it by
shrinkage. This may permanently damage your
artwork.
°
Do
not trim off the extra canvas or mount it
on foam core or board. Such actions are liable
to seriously devalue the artwork.
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Keep
away from direct heat sources.
°
Clean
with a soft feather duster or a damp, NOT
WET, soft cloth.
