Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Limited edition print?
A limited edition print is limited in the number of copies available. Limited edition prints are signed and numbered. Giclee digital print editions are typically available in 2 sizes and limited to 25 copies in each size. Silk-screen print editions are hand made and consequently vary in edition number with only one size available.
What is an open edition print?
This is when there is no limit to the number of copies available. These prints are not numbered and not signed.
What are the main differences between Limited and Open editions?
Limited editions; show the full image as intended to be seen by the artist and are not cropped. They include some white space around the image so that that they can be framed to show the artist signature and number of the edition.
Framed Open editions; the image may be cropped to fit into the standardised proportions of the frames.
What is a Silk-screen print?
Silk-screen prints are hand made by the artist. Colours are layered individually over the top of one another to make a complete image. This manual work is accomplished using high grade acrylic inks and archival papers. Due to the hand made nature of these works editions are typically limited to small numbers. Artist proofs, mono prints and variations are also available to purchase.
What is a Museum Quality digital Giclee print?
All archival digital Giclee prints are produced and shipped by the PrintSpace, who have production facilities in London UK, the U.S.A. and Germany. These digital prints are museum quality Giclee art prints on Hahnemuehle photo rag paper.
Archival Giclée printing is a fine art digital printing method using specialist archival pigment inks and acid-free papers; creating museum/gallery prints with excellent depth of colour, longevity and stability.
- Displayed framed in average daylight conditions – 80+ years
- Dark storage in archival box – 200+ years
What is a Fine Art Poster
The Fine art posters are Giclee prints with exceptionally vibrant colours printed on smooth white matt papers. The Fine art posters are high quality prints which will last many years but are not made with archival inks or papers.
How are the Calendars and cards printed?
Calendars and greetings cards are digital ink-jet on 300 - 350 gram glossy or matt papers.
What is the difference between Giclee and ink-jet?
Ink-jet prints will fade over time and are not archival.
How should I care for my print?
The environment and the storage conditions are important. Paper is sensitive to its surroundings and can be affected by changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to bright light and contaminates in the air.
Light and UV exposure. Keep prints away from direct sunlight and strong artificial lighting. The best way to conserve artwork for display purposes is to use conservation framing. Putting the artwork behind glass protects it from the surrounding environment. UV protective conservation clear glass further reduces the impact of exposure to bright light sources.
When mounting for framing it is ideal to use 100% cotton fibre, acid-free unbuffered mount boards.
Humidity and temperature. A home environment with a stable relative humidity between 40–60% and a fairly consistent room temperature is an ideal environment for a framed print. Avoid hanging prints above radiators, in bathrooms, or in rooms subject to large temperature swings.
Framed prints. Once framed behind glazing, prints are protected from dust, handling, and ambient moisture. Ensure there is a small gap between the print surface and the glass (use mount board or spacers) to prevent condensation forming directly on the image.
Unframed prints. Store flat in the acid-free paper provided with the print. Frame as soon as possible or store in an archival box. Handle only by the edges — natural oils from fingers can mark the paper surface. Keep away from damp, direct light, and fluctuating temperatures until framing.
Cleaning. Do not attempt to clean the print surface. If the glazing becomes dusty, clean the glass only, with the print removed from proximity to cleaning products.
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