Fine art prints or giclee prints (pronounced zhee klay) are made from a high-resolution inkjet printer. Giclee prints use archival pigment-based inks and acid-free fine art paper. These pigment prints are made without light sensitivity or chemistry.
The mix of materials and printing technology produces long-lasting, fade-resistant prints. With proper care, they won't yellow, crack, or fade. As a result, museums and galleries who want to save prints for decades adopt this printing procedure. Archival pigment printing uses glossy, lustrous, and metallic photo papers, as well as matte papers, watercolor papers, canvas, and more.
The composition of fine art paper differs from regular picture paper. Fine art paper must have natural fibers (typically cotton or alpha-cellulose). The paper isn't bleached with chlorine (also known as optical brighteners or OBAs), therefore the images last a long time.
Fine art paper must be ideally adapted to receive inks and pigments because it is intended for the printing of high-quality prints. The surface layer's composition must allow ink to adhere properly over time while also providing a neutral pH to ensure that the paper withstands the test of time.
Fine art printing is a great way to produce long-lasting family photos, historical documents, photographic prints, and traditional artwork reproductions.
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