Gallery-quality prints, made the giclée way.
A giclée (say “zhee-clay”) is a fine art print made on a professional inkjet printer with archival pigment inks. Every Artworld piece is printed this way, to order, on our Epson SureColor printer with Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, onto Angelo Matt Canvas or archival smooth paper.
The French word for “to spray”, and the standard for fine art.
The name comes from the French gicler, to spray. A giclée printer places millions of microscopic droplets of ink onto canvas or paper, building up the image with far more precision than an ordinary print.
What makes it a giclée is the combination: a professional wide-format printer, archival pigment inks and quality archival media. Get all three right and you get a print with rich colour, fine detail and real staying power. That's why galleries, museums, artists and photographers use it.
A professional printer
We print on an Epson SureColor, a wide-format printer built for fine art and photography.
Archival pigment inks
Epson UltraChrome pigment inks sit on the surface instead of soaking in, for colour that stays crisp and true.
Quality archival media
Angelo Matt Canvas for a classic canvas finish, or archival smooth paper if you'd like to frame it yourself.
Printed to order
Nothing sits on a shelf. Your print is made for you, in the size you choose.
Printed on an Epson SureColor with UltraChrome pigment inks.
Most cheap prints use dye inks, which soak into the paper and start to fade within a few years. Our Epson SureColor prints with Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, the professional inks trusted by galleries and fine art photographers around the world.
Microscopic precision
Tiny, precisely placed droplets capture fine lines, brushstrokes and textures in sharp detail.
Pigment, not dye
Solid pigment particles sit on the surface instead of soaking in, so colours stay rich and true.
Built to last
Pigment inks are highly lightfast. Kept out of direct sun, your print keeps its colour for many decades, not just a few summers.
Wide colour range
A broad colour gamut reproduces vivid reds, deep blues and subtle skin tones the way the artist intended.
Deep, true blacks
Dedicated black inks give dense blacks and real depth, perfect for black and white and dramatic pieces.
Smooth gradations
Seamless tone transitions, so skies, shadows and soft washes look smooth, with no banding.
Two archival finishes, one giclée standard.
Both are printed on the same Epson SureColor with the same UltraChrome pigment inks. The difference is the surface, and how you'd like to display it.
Angelo Matt Canvas
A matte canvas with a subtle woven texture that gives artwork the look and feel of a painting. The matt surface means no glare, so it looks good from every angle and in any light.
- Matte finish, no reflections
- Stretched over wooden stretcher bars and gallery-wrapped, ready to hang
- Or fitted in a handmade solid-hardwood floating frame
Archival Smooth Paper
A smooth, matte fine art paper that shows off crisp detail and clean colour. It's the classic choice if you have your own frame or mount in mind.
- Smooth matte surface for fine detail
- Archival quality paper
- Ideal for your own frame, mount or glass
Giclée print vs ordinary print.
| Artworld giclée | Ordinary print or poster | |
|---|---|---|
| Printer | Epson SureColor professional printer | Office, poster or mass-production printer |
| Ink | Epson UltraChrome archival pigment inks | Usually dye inks that soak in and fade |
| Surface | Angelo Matt Canvas or archival smooth paper | Thin, glossy poster paper |
| Detail and colour | Fine detail, wide colour range, deep blacks | Softer detail, flatter colour |
| Lifespan | Many decades when hung out of direct sun | Can fade within a few years |
| Made | To order, in South Africa | Often mass-produced stock |
A little care keeps it looking new.
Out of direct sun
Hang it away from strong, direct sunlight so the colours stay at their best for longest.
Dust gently
A soft, dry cloth or feather duster is all it needs. No water, sprays or cleaning products.
Keep it dry
Avoid hanging it where it will be splashed or right above a steaming kettle or shower.
Paper prints
Handle by the edges with clean, dry hands, and frame behind glass or acrylic to protect the surface.
Giclée prints, answered.
Is a giclée the same as a fine art print?
Yes. “Giclée” and “fine art print” mean the same thing: a print made on a professional inkjet printer with archival pigment inks on quality archival media. Every Artworld print is made this way.
What printer and inks do you use?
We print on an Epson SureColor professional printer with Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, the same type of setup used by galleries and fine art photographers.
What do you print on?
Canvas pieces are printed on Angelo Matt Canvas, a matte canvas with no glare. Paper prints are printed on archival smooth paper with a matte finish.
Should I choose canvas or paper?
Choose canvas if you want it ready to hang, gallery-wrapped or in one of our handmade hardwood floating frames. Choose paper if you'd like to put it in your own frame or mount.
How long will my print last?
Pigment inks are highly lightfast. Hung out of strong, direct sunlight and kept dry, your print will keep its colour for many decades.
Is every print made to order?
Yes. Every piece is printed for you in the size and finish you choose, then checked, packed and delivered anywhere in South Africa.
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