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What is
Canvas Print?
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Canvas Print, as its name,
generally refer to
professional quality reproduction of image onto
canvas (as base media), instead of paper.
The printing technology is known as Giclée
(pronounced “zhee-clay”, is an invented name for
the process of making fine art prints from a
digital source).
The word “giclée”, from
the French language word “le gicleur” meaning
“nozzle”, or more specifically “gicler” meaning
“to squirt, spurt, or spray”. Giclée are
specifically targeted to being displayed in
indoor lighting; generally bright, direct
lighting, such as galleries or offices.
Quality reproduction, color fidelity and
long-term archivability are the major
attributes of Giclée printing machines.
In general, Giclée
is similar to ink-jet or burble jet technology
(Inkjet - commonly used in HP printer; Burble
jet - Canon printer). Both techniques use liquid
ink fired through specially designed print
heads. However, the terms have evolved to refer
to separate and specific printing methods and
there are major differences between the two.
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Then, what is the
different between
Giclée
print Vs
inkjet/burble jet
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Inkjet:
Inkjet printing
refers to desktop
application printing
(normally comes with
“4~6 colour
non-pigmented”
inks), which
dedicated for “plain
or photo paper”.
It is commonly own
by everyone at home
or offices.
Archivability and
color fidelity
aren't major issues
for inkjet printing
and output is preserved by storing it away from strong light.
Giclée:
Giclée print is
a high quality
inkjet print created
with professional
grade printers and
fine materials. Both
inks and canvas need
to be rated as
“Archival” (museum
prints quality).
Therefore, wide
color rendition
(color gamut)
pigmented inks and
special coated
canvas with varnish
for giclée prints
must be used (poor
coating canvas will
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degradation, yellowing and fading of your prints.). In addition to the tangibles, a true
Giclée needs to be created by professionals who understand color, ICC profiling and printer calibration. The final print result should be a vibrant, archival product with the highest fidelity to the file it is made from.
Our state of the art giclée printer (“12 colour pigmented” inks) can spray millions of drops of “archival ink” per second onto special “treated canvas” or “fine art paper”, resulting in a reproduction of stunning clarity and texture. The quality of giclee prints produced amazingly smooth and consistent image quality to the original painting or photo, and has been considered much better than other traditional methods of reproduction.
Thanks to the technology break through, the cost of Giclée prints has been more competitive and affordable to all. It has been very welcome and commonly available in Europe, US and UK market for the last
5~10 years.
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Museum-Grade Canvas
Features:
>> matte finish
>> large color gamut
>> 18mil (457 microns) thickness
>> 11oz./yd.2 (373 GSM) weight |
We use museum-grade poly cotton blend canvas that has a wider colour gamut than most digital giclee canvases available in the world, this factor produces giclee prints and fine art reproductions that are stunning and color accurate. It is extremely durable and can be stretched over frames without cracking or tearing. It’s heavyweight, natural feel and appropriate texture, provides amazing colour reproduction and detail.
We use the highest quality 373gsm canvas available, with the acid-free buffered sizing that protects the canvas fibres from direct contact with the final priming. Each canvas is then primed with a universal acrylic titanium formula and receives a specially formulated clear top-coat for printing ink receptivity.
This state-of-the-art canvas also comes with a superior water resistant inkjet coating for creating excellent printing results which is ideal for creating giclées and fine art reproductions.
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Special UV Coatings
All our printing are treated with 2 layers
of state-of-the-art UV coatings specially
made for Giclee printing. The canvas prints
which are treated will provide
protection against harmful UV ray and serves
as the main protective shield for
a fine art canvas that can easily last for
100 years or more.
This dedicated canvas coating not only
protect and preserve the canvas, it also
enhance fine art and photographic prints. It
further enhances the colour of the
pigmented inks and increases resistance to
fading. Additionally, it protects your
canvas wall art against moisture, dust and
abrasion.
You may have your choice of finishing in
Glossy, semi-glossy or matte
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