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Giclée Print

A giclée print is a high-quality inkjet print made with archival pigment inks on archival paper or canvas. The term has no legal definition, so quality varies; for it to mean anything, you need to specify the printer, ink set, paper and resolution. Used well, giclée printing produces editions and reproductions that hold colour and detail for decades, supporting both limited and open editions. Always proof carefully against the original, and store the master file in your digital archive linked to the artwork's catalogue number. Note the paper, inks and printer on the certificate of authenticity for every signed print. Combined with archival quality materials and clear edition records, giclée prints can be a credible part of a professional practice.

A giclée print is a high-quality inkjet print made with archival pigment inks on archival paper or canvas. The term has no legal definition, so quality varies; for it to mean anything, you need to specify the printer, ink set, paper and resolution. Used well, giclée printing produces editions and reproductions that hold colour and detail for decades, supporting both limited and open editions. Always proof carefully against the original, and store the master file in your digital archive linked to the artwork's catalogue number. Note the paper, inks and printer on the certificate of authenticity for every signed print. Combined with archival quality materials and clear edition records, giclée prints can be a credible part of a professional practice.