Don't be fooled by canvas printers who have very low prices... chances are they use sub-standard materials, folks!
Naturally it is crucial to only use original, printer-manufacturer archival quality pigment-based inks, but that's not all...
Check the weight of the canvas - 450gsm is good, 350gsm - not so good, less than 250gsm is appalling.
Is the canvas white? That can be good, unless it was made white with "Optical Brightener Additives" in the inkjet receptor coating using these additives effectively eliminates any archival (long life) claims - even when using good inks and a protective coating - OBAs will cause your print to age, yellow and crack much sooner than a good quality canvas.
Is it pure cotton? This can be misleading - pure cotton is generally not as consistent in terms of fine texture, and introduces more blemishes such as seeds and knots.
The canvas we use passes all of these tests.
Sadly, there are companies out there who will use inferior materials and not even know what harm they are doing to your precious images in the long run.
It pays to check. Any giclee (digital inkjet) printing outfit that can not answer these questions appropriately may not be the best firm to trust with displaying your images to their best advantage.
Fine Art Printing and Photos on Canvas: www.gicleeprint.co.nz
Monday, July 20, 2009
Don't be fooled!
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Nature Untouched - Photographic Exhibition
We are delighted to announce a solo exhibition by our wonderful client and friend, the very talented Priscilla Everts.
Nature Untouched is a wonderful collection of photographic works exploring a natural history theme with a strong botannical flavour. Beautiful flowers, petals, leaves will adorn the walls of the Lake House Art Centre until July 26th 2009. Don't miss out!
Celebration opening: Sat. July 11th, 3-5pm.
Nature Untouched - An exhibition of photographic artworks by Priscilla Everts
Lake House Arts Centre, July 7th - 26th 2009
37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna, Daily 10am to 4pm
Fine Art and Canvas Prints by Giclée Print Limited
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Aussies love 'em too!
You'll agree, we're sure, that there is sweet satisfaction is knowing that one's work is appreciated.
Lisa Crandall of ImageMe produces work that is appreciated in a very measurable way: she keeps winning awards and accolades for her beautifully crafted images!
The latest trophies in Lisa's cabinet (which is getting pretty crowded) were awarded for all four images that were submitted to the Australian Professional Photography Awards. Fantastic result Lisa - well done!
And - speaking of appreciation - we're very grateful for the kind words of acknowledgement for the work we do for Lisa - proud to have been mentioned on the ImageMe Blog here.
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