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Know Your Giclee Print

Giclee printing (pronounced zhee-clay) is a method of printing to create high quality Images. Originating from the French term, “la giclée,” it means, “that which is sprayed or squirted.” Giclee printing began in the 1980s, when high-resolution fine art images printed with archival quality pigment inks. Giclee is a type of inkjet printing, where fine microscopic droplets of pigment inks are sprayed on layered paper/canvas and these droplets blend together to form the image. but not all inkjet prints are giclee prints. The intention...

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The Posters Photography Print vs Posters – Differences Explained

The Posters Photography Print v/s Mass Printed Posters - The Differences Explained What is the difference between a poster sold in poster shops, Flipkart or Amazon and a fine art Giclee print offered by Posters Photography? This is a commonly asked question and for those not actively involved in creating, collecting or studying art it may be confusing. However, it is important to understand the differences as they affect the quality, printing materials, colour reproduction and longevity, This article will discuss the differences...

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Canvas vs Print

Canvas Print vs Giclee Print   In this post, we take a look at the difference between canvas prints and fine art giclee prints, and see how each one can add its own unique touch to your home or office. First, let’s start by looking at each type of print separately. Then, we’ll compare the two. Fine Art Giclees are printed on white, premium, cotton rag paper with high-quality pigment inks. The paper used is a heavy weight enhanced matte, with a white...

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