Should a giclee print be framed?

Giclée prints on paper need to be framed behind glass as shown below. Paper prints will hold the colors more accuratley of works originally created on paper. Different types of glass are available to protect from UV, and to reduce reflections.

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Likewise, can giclee prints be valuable?

Embellished giclées are generally sold for a price between a simple print and an original piece. Because embellishments make the work more original, it becomes more valuable and rare. The high quality and long lifespans of giclées ensure that the prints appreciate in value.

In this way, can you roll giclee prints? Rest assured, your prints will flatten out just fine as the larger a print is the less important that it not be curled for shipping. Be very careful with oversized paper prints as they are easy to damage when rolling or handling.

Additionally, how do you attach giclee prints?

How do you clean a giclee canvas?

Clean your canvas giclee print with a dry, lint free cloth. Never use a wet or moist cloth to clean your giclée canvas pint. DO NOT wash printed surfaces with water or solvents and make sure the cloth is clean.

How do you display giclee prints?

Displaying your giclée print

  1. As with any valued fine piece, giclée prints should be displayed in indirect lighting conditions and away from any contact with moisture. …
  2. In other words, don’t hang them in your greenhouse, your bathroom, your unventilated kitchen or your workshop…

How do you frame a canvas giclee?

How do you protect a giclee print?

If your giclee print is on paper, I would recommend a spray varnish such as Golden Archival Spray Varnish or Lascaux UV Protect. Both are archival and offer UV protection, and they are okay to use with art on paper (whether it’s a giclee, an original, or a mix of both!).

How do you stretch a giclee canvas print?

What is a giclee printer?

Giclee is a French term meaning “to spray”, referring to how an inkjet printer works and how giclee prints are usually produced. These large format inkjet printers use small spraying devices that can both match color and apply ink precisely, giving artists a high-quality print of their original art explains ThoughtCo.

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