Monday, November 15, 2004
New giclee coating for artist's canvas - Giclee printing on canvas
I response to demands from artists who travel to open air shows we have introduced a new acrylic coating for canvas. These artists have mainly had 2 requests:
First, additional scratch resistance to protect canvas from touching, loading and unloading of the giclees. If you have ever been at a large art show you have seen how it is a given to see people touching or bumping on art.
Second, texture: canvas, when just sprayed, retains an even surface look. By applying a coating with a brush we can introuduce a clear texture which is very beautiful. On the other hand if texturing is not wanted the coating can be applied to the giclee very evenly.
Either way the main result is an extremely durable finish to the giclee, very similar to the surface of an oil or acrylic. We have not priced the service yet because it is a custom feature with variable time involved. It takes longer to coat with a brush (if texturing is preferred) rater than using a roller...
First, additional scratch resistance to protect canvas from touching, loading and unloading of the giclees. If you have ever been at a large art show you have seen how it is a given to see people touching or bumping on art.
Second, texture: canvas, when just sprayed, retains an even surface look. By applying a coating with a brush we can introuduce a clear texture which is very beautiful. On the other hand if texturing is not wanted the coating can be applied to the giclee very evenly.
Either way the main result is an extremely durable finish to the giclee, very similar to the surface of an oil or acrylic. We have not priced the service yet because it is a custom feature with variable time involved. It takes longer to coat with a brush (if texturing is preferred) rater than using a roller...
