Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 10, 2007 at 7:43 AM
Hi Everyone,
I have just entered into the world of A3 printing with my new Epson R1800.
I have heard alot of talk about giclee printing and was wondering with the Lee valley Bird fair coming up, what is a giclee print and can I do it at home, if so how?
'Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt". '
Giclee is just another term for Inkjet, though commonly used to refer to high quality on Art paper.....
HTH
Phil
Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 10, 2007 at 7:54 AM
Cheers Phil.
All of the websites I have looked on suggested that I needed an Epson x800 printer which I believe costs a fair bit, so it's nice to know that I can do it with my existing printer.
Regards Chris.
Posted by Rob Ashton on January 10, 2007 at 9:29 AM
The R1800 is capable of printing at high resolutions on art papers such as those from permajet.
Giclee is inkjet printing for the posh
Rob
Posted by Ian McGuire on January 10, 2007 at 9:44 AM
Hi Chris
I have an HP9650 and although it achieves great results, boy is it thirsty! I just us it for special occassions. Hope you get on ok with yours.
Thanks Chris I've got the answer now too, I've heard the term, and not been aware of what was being talked about. I'm busy at this time setting up my R2400 in readness to go to work on some of my out put. Hoping to have NPN Membership up and Running in the next month or so then I will be putting some stuff up for all of you to give your approval. I enjoy constructive Critique and look forward to recieving yours. I'm still in the old days I use film were as most of you use Digital, I'll get there one day, I've got plenty of time.
Charles R Kerr
Posted by Elliott Neep on January 11, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Hi Chris,
I use a Canon i9950 with Somserset Enhanced paper (www.inveresk.co.uk). The paper comes in a veriety of textured finshes from silk smooth to heavy grain. The result is very, very good. The heavy art papers render detail amazing well. You can order somerset paper up to A3+ from Ken Bromely Art Supplies at www.artsupplies.co.uk. I think this method is the best there is for framing behind glass. The paper is expensive though - I think it was over £40 for 25 sheets. You don't want to make to many mistakes at that price!
Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 11, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Hi Everybody,
Many thanks for the help. I have ordered Epson Archival matte paper which I will use for general purpose stuff. I have also ordered a Hahnemuhle test pack of A4 to try as that has been highly recommended, however I will also bear in mind the Somerset papers too - cheers Elliot.
Discussion
7 repliesI have just entered into the world of A3 printing with my new Epson R1800.
I have heard alot of talk about giclee printing and was wondering with the Lee valley Bird fair coming up, what is a giclee print and can I do it at home, if so how?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks and regards
Chris.
Yes you can do it at home.....
'Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt". '
Giclee is just another term for Inkjet, though commonly used to refer to high quality on Art paper.....
HTH
Phil
All of the websites I have looked on suggested that I needed an Epson x800 printer which I believe costs a fair bit, so it's nice to know that I can do it with my existing printer.
Regards Chris.
Giclee is inkjet printing for the posh
Rob
I have an HP9650 and although it achieves great results, boy is it thirsty! I just us it for special occassions. Hope you get on ok with yours.
Ian
Charles R Kerr
I use a Canon i9950 with Somserset Enhanced paper (www.inveresk.co.uk). The paper comes in a veriety of textured finshes from silk smooth to heavy grain. The result is very, very good. The heavy art papers render detail amazing well. You can order somerset paper up to A3+ from Ken Bromely Art Supplies at www.artsupplies.co.uk. I think this method is the best there is for framing behind glass. The paper is expensive though - I think it was over £40 for 25 sheets. You don't want to make to many mistakes at that price!
Many thanks for the help. I have ordered Epson Archival matte paper which I will use for general purpose stuff. I have also ordered a Hahnemuhle test pack of A4 to try as that has been highly recommended, however I will also bear in mind the Somerset papers too - cheers Elliot.
Regards Chris.