subject: The Importance Of Using Giclee Varnish On Canvas Prints [print this page] There are many factors that set good canvas printing companies from bad ones. The materials used re often the most important factor in creating a high quality photo on canvas. Giclee varnish is used by some companies and plays an important role.
When printing with inkjet canvas printers it is usually important to protect the image from scuffs damage and marks. Adding a giclee varnish to a canvas print protects the image and also softens the canvas which makes it easier to stretch over the frame. The canvas must be tight on the frame and should bang like a drum once stretched, giclee varnish will ensure that this is achieved.
There are many brands of varnish available and they range from the brilliant to terrible, You usually get what you pay for with giclee varnish. Different types are available, Matt varnish, Semi gloss and glossy varnish. Semi gloss is preferred as the matt varnish can usually have a chalky finish to it where as glossy is deamed to not look natural enough. The semi gloss varnish is preferred as it is the best of both.
Varnish can be applied by roller or aerosol. Only the best varnish applies well with a roller and often needs two coats, it is for this reason that not many companies still do it as they are looking at throwing as many prints out the door as they can.
The varnish coating will enhance the colours on the canvas and add additional Uv protection to the image which is essential in ensuring the inks will last there 75 years without fading.
We are theimagebox.co.uk and we hand varnish all of our canvas prints before they are stretched. We use the highest quality varnish on the market and each canvas has two coats applied before they are stretched. The varnish that we use enhances your digital photos on canvas and long with the other quality materials that we use you can be ensured of a quality product.
