Giclée Printing

Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") printing is a coveted form of digital printing, esteemed by artists, photographers, and galleries alike for its ability to produce exquisite fine art prints. From fine art photography to limited edition prints, Giclee prints stand as a testament to the creative capabilities of the printing process.

What is Giclée Printing?

Using high-resolution digital scans and high-quality archival inks on superior substrates, giclée prints ensure longevity and resistance to fading, making them ideal for fine art reproductions, photography, exhibition prints, and interior decoration.

Its unmatched quality, longevity, and versatility make it the preferred choice for artists and photographers selling prints with respect to the original art.

Critical Characteristics of Giclée Prints

• High Resolution and Detail: Giclée printing employs high-resolution digital scans of artwork, resulting in prints that carefully capture intricate details and subtle color gradations, mirroring the original artwork with remarkable precision.

• Archival Quality Inks: Utilizing pigment-based inks renowned for their longevity and resistance to fading, giclée prints can endure for decades or even centuries under proper conditions, ensuring the preservation of their vibrant color quality over time.

• Superior Quality Paper or Canvas: Giclée prints are often crafted on archival quality paper or canvas, carefully selected for their ability to absorb and retain pigment inks without compromising integrity. This meticulous choice of substrate enhances durability and aesthetic appeal.

• Wide Color Gamut: Thanks to advanced printers equipped with multiple cartridges for variations of primary colors, giclée printing boasts a broader range of colors compared to traditional methods. This expanded color spectrum facilitates precise color reproduction and richer, more vibrant contrasts.

• Versatility: With its capacity to capture the nuances of various artworks, from photographs to paintings, giclée printing is a favored choice among artists seeking to produce limited editions of their creations with uncompromising fidelity.

Applications 

• Fine Art Reproductions: Artists entrust giclée printing with high-quality reproductions of their art, drawings, and mixed-media art with unparalleled accuracy and quality.

• Photography: Photographers opt for giclée printing to translate their visions into prints characterized by meticulous attention to detail, color fidelity, and longevity.

• Exhibition Prints: Museums and galleries turn to giclée prints for exhibition purposes, particularly when displaying originals is impractical or risky.

• Decor: Renowned for its superior quality, giclée printing finds its place in producing artwork for interior decoration in residential and commercial spaces, enhancing environments with timeless elegance.

To get started or learn more about giclee printing for your next project, contact American Print & Bindery today.