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What is a giclée print?

Giclée printing is a high quality printing process used for gallery and exhibition work by artists. Your print will be created with a range of lightstable pigment inks which sit on the surface, not ink dye which absorbs and for this reason offers a superior surface colour and quality. Papers for giclée printing inks are acid free and resist perishing or staining by direct light sources.

All Emma Palmer Art prints are created on fine art grade papers designed for high performance, weight and luxury appearance.

Care of your Emma Palmer Art giclée print

To ensure you can enjoy your print at it’s best for long:

*Try to frame your print as soon as you are able to avoid damage and protect the printed surface. Keep your new giclée print covered with the acid-free tissue paper that it was posted with until it is framed. I would recommend that prints are framed with professional framers where possible.

*Avoid placing the work in areas of extreme temperature, humidity or light, including conservatories or above hot radiators. You may find that despite reasonable measures to protect against damage, distortion of the frame occurs as well as rippling or bleaching of the artwork inside.

*Giclée prints should be cared for in the same way as an original piece of art. This means that dirt, dust, moisture, oils, adhesives, solvents, heat, and anything that could scratch, dent or crease the paper should all be avoided when you are handling your print.

*Only handle the print with clean, dry hands as skin oils can stain the paper.

*Use two hands to support your print and hold it by the edges, that way it will not bend and you will avoid finger-smudges on the face of the print.

*Don’t use your hands to wipe off any dust as this can also damage the surface of your giclée print. Instead, use a dry, clean, white lint-free cloth or a photographer’s lens-brush.