Giclee Information

If you need to learn more about the giclee process, there are many web sites and organizations that will provide extensive information.

Learn about the equipment

One source I find helpful is FLAAR. It is a pretty extensive site dedicated to testing equipment for giclee production. Most of the information is accurate although at times it feels a little dry and too "scholar". Overall, a pretty good source. I disagree with some of their reviews but this is natural given the amount of information provided.

The paper and inks

The absolute authority in giclee print permanence is Wilhelm Imaging Resource. You will see extensive testing made on both ink jet as well as traditional photographic media.

Learn about giclee printmaking

If the main goal is to learn how to make giclee prints, the first step is good understanding of digital imaging. Photoshop expert knowledge is a must. You can find companies as well as individuals who provide training. There are great books as well on the topic. A trained artistic eye as well as a knowledge of color theory are essential. It is not an easy field but depending on what your main goal is, it is possible to be up and running with a few hundred hours of training.

Giclee printmaking involves so many different areas of expertise that in the beginning it can be overwhelming. Keep in mind it is a fast changing field and you need to keep up with progress.