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WHAT KIND OF TRANSFER METHOD DO YOU USE? |
I digitally transfer the finished image onto artist's canvas using the Giclee method of printing. This is currently the most advanced technology to print directly onto the canvas. See below for more information about Gickee printing.
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WHAT IS GICLEE PRINTING? |
Giclée, commonly pronounced "zhee-clay," is an invented name for the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word “giclée”, from the French language word "gicleur" meaning "nozzle", was created by Jack Duganne, a printmaker working in the field, to represent any inkjet based digital print used as fine art. The intent of that name was to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the type of fine art prints artists were producing on those same types of printers. The name was originally applied to fine art prints created on Iris printers in a process invented in the early 1990s but has since come to mean any high quality ink-jet print.
Beside continued development of Iris prints, in the past few years, the word “giclée”, as a fine art term, has come to be associated with prints using fade resistant "archival" inks and the printers that use them. Source: Wikipedia
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HOW DO YOU KNOW GICLEE PRINTING WILL LAST FOR SO LONG? |
Different inks have different longevity ratings, but basically all the inks we use are rated at over 100 years. These numbers are all based on accelerated light fastness testing conducted by independent testing facilities. They assume that if a print is exposed to a certain amount of light each day while on display, and they expose a test print to 100 times more light, that this would be the equivalent of 100 days on display. Since this technology hasn't been around for more than 4 or 5 years, obviously no one knows for sure if these numbers are correct, but they are the only method we have for evaluating the longevity of inks. We believe that this testing is accurate enough for us to be comfortable in quoting their longevity numbers.
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DO YOU RETURN THE ORIGINAL IMAGE? |
Yes, in every case the image you provide will be returned to you together with the finished piece of art.
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DO YOU TRANSFER DIGITAL PHOTOS? |
Yes, your digital photos are welcome to be transferred to canvas.
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HOW CAN I SEND YOU THE DIGITAL FILE? |
You can either use our upload page to send the file and simultaneously place or send it attached to an email or recorded on a CD.After we receive the image we will contact you with a price quote and payment instructions.
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WHAT FORMAT DO YOU ACCEPT? |
I accept any normal formats available but we prefer standard graphic formats like: psd, tiff, bmp, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf.
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WHAT SCAN RESOLUTION DO YOU RECOMMEND? |
When scanning yourself, I recommend that you scan at 300dpi or more.
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DO YOU RETOUCH THE IMAGE? |
As a normal step of the transferring process, I clean small imperfections off the original before transferring it to canvas. But if you specifically want something to be removed or retouched please include instructions with your order (in the Special Instructions section). I will contact you if additional charges apply for your request. See more information about styles on the Styles page.
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DO YOU CROP THE IMAGE? |
Usually most photographes require some cropping to achieve the best composition as posible. If you specifically do not want any cropping please include instructions with your order (in the Special Instructions section). If you look at our before and after pictures throughtou our website you will notice most photos have some cropping.
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DO YOU COAT THE CANVAS PRINTS? |
Yes, I apply a specially formulated anti-fading, clear coat to protect the canvas transfer against moisture and to filter the sun's harmful UV rays. See more information on the Finishing page.
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WHAT ABOUT THE IMAGE COPYRIGHTS? |
My design service is only intended to fulfill your own personal needs and is not intended for any commercial purposes whatsoever. I transfer to canvas a unique art piece designed from your photograph and for your own personal enjoyment, not for re-sale or for any other commercial use.
When you order an artwork from me I assume and you agree that you will not use the artwork in any commercial activity. Otherwise you must own the copyrights or it is your responsibility to obtain the proper authorization from the copyrights owner
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