What is a giclee print?

This giclee process takes a digitally captured image of a painting and reproduces it on paper using an advanced version of ink-jet printing. The term "Giclee" is sometimes used to describe this type of print, but it only seems to add confusion. "Archival" means non-fading or light fast. In other words, these prints won't fade for a long time. This equipment uses pigment-based inks, (as opposed to dye-based inks), and the molecular structure of the inks contribute to their longevity. Current testing by Wilhelm Research indicates an archival rating of over one hundred years- quite possibly over two hundred years. These prints need to be framed under glass, of course, to achieve those kinds of results.




	What is a Giclee? pronounced gee-clay




I am currently having my paintings made into giclees by Giclees By The Bay in Morro Bay, California. Order pages can be found in the galleries as you view the paintings. This giclee process takes a digitally captured image of a painting and reproduces it on paper using an advanced version of ink-jet printing. The term "Giclee" is sometimes used to describe this type of print, but it only seems to add confusion. "Archival" means non-fading or light fast. In other words, these prints won't fade for a long time. This equipment uses pigment-based inks, (as opposed to dye-based inks), and the molecular structure of the inks contribute to their longevity. Current testing by Wilhelm Research indicates an archival rating of over one hundred years- quite possibly over two hundred years. These prints need to be framed under glass, of course, to achieve those kinds of results. It's worth noting that I sign and number every print myself.



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