Giclee “Inks”
Inks used for archival giclee printing are highly specialized. In fact they are not really dye-based “inks” at all- such as those used with photography, standard ink-jet or iris printers. Instead the giclee inks we use are water-soluable, fast-drying pigment developed to offer fine resolution and archival stability superior to dye and wax based inks when finished properly with a high-quality UV coating. In short, your pure pigment prints will not fade!

Print Canvas
Canvas composition and coatings have significant impact on the appearance and longevity of prints. At ArtSource we prefer 100% cotton for its maximum longevity, but for excellent, predictable color results we're also starting to favor some blends with fine weave, smooth high-white point matt coating and durability benchmarks.

Art Papers
Don’t hesitate to request unusual materials to achieve a distinctive look for your work. ArtSource recommends using only the finest 100% Rag Watercolor Papers with smooth or mild texture in brilliant white or natural white.

Coatings
After drying, every Giclee on canvas needs a protective coating because the print pigment is water-based. Just as with all Giclee materials, the quality of coating material is important in addition to artistry in application.