Giclée printing
Gi-what?
Giclée (pronounced zhee-clay) is a French word that literally means to spray — which makes sense, because this fine art printing process sprays millions of tiny pigment drops onto paper with incredible precision.
Think of it as the champagne of printing: born in France, loved worldwide, and reserved for the good stuff. Museums and galleries use giclée printing because it delivers rich colours, fine detail, and longevity that cheaper printing methods can’t replicate.
- Archival quality: Colours stay vivid for over 100 years.
- Every nuance captured: From delicate textures to bold strokes.
- Trusted by professionals: The standard for limited-edition art prints.
Of course, the right method needs the right materials…
Fine art paper
If giclée is the champagne of printing, then this is the bottle that keeps it special. Just like champagne needs the right dark glass to protect its sparkle, giclée needs the right paper to preserve its depth and vibrancy.
Our choice? 200gsm fine art paper — smooth, matte, and made for giclée. Sometimes called archival paper, it’s trusted by galleries worldwide to hold colour beautifully and give artwork a timeless finish.
- Premium feel: Thick, substantial stock you’ll never mistake for “poster paper.”
- Matte perfection: No gloss, no glare, just pure artwork.
- Responsibly sourced: FSC-certified, which means the paper comes from forests managed for long-term sustainability — protecting biodiversity, local communities, and future generations.
Pigment ink
Ok, let’s bring this analogy home… If giclée is the champagne of printing, and fine art paper is the bottle that holds it, then the inks are the grapes.
We only use vegan, water-based pigment inks, chosen for their richness, safety, and sustainability. Just as fine wine comes from the right grapes, the quality of a giclée print comes from the quality of its inks.
- Pigment power: Unlike the dye inks in most home or office printers, pigment inks are made from tiny solid particles of colour. These pigments sit on the surface of the paper rather than soaking in, which means sharper details, deeper blacks, and colours that last.
- Vegan & non-toxic: No animal by-products, no harsh chemicals — just clean, responsible colour.
- Certified safe: Independently tested to Oeko-Tex 100 standards, which guarantee the inks are free from harmful substances and safe for people and the planet.
- Archival quality: Combined with giclée printing, these inks keep your artwork vivid and true for a lifetime.