The Definition:
Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".
The Term:
The term "giclee print" connotes an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are generated from high resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including
canvas, fine art, and photo-base paper. The giclee printing process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction.
The Process:
Giclee prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. Among the manufacturers of these printers are vanguards such as Epson, MacDermid Colorspan, &
Hewlett-Packard. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets
The Quality:
The quality of the giclee print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries.
The Giclee Printing Station
