What is a Giclee print?

   A very popular method of fine art reproduction used by many artists is called giclee (pronounced jee-clay'), a French word which means sprayed ink. It is a finely honed technology in which more than four million droplets of ink per second are sprayed onto paper or canvas capturing the finest nuances of the original painting. Because of the many layers of ink applied to the surface, giclee reproductions appear to be 'painted.' Archival, ultra-chrome inks and acid-free papers rated to last for 120 years are used.

   The benefit to the artist is that they no longer have to print an entire edition at once. With the giclee method each piece is printed individually. The text is usually written in digital calligraphy, as is the personalization if you opt for that, with beautiful results. The lettering styles are selected to complement the artwork.

   Most of the artists who use the giclee method will provide a proof of the text prior to printing your ketubah so you will have an opportunity to check it for accuracy before it is completed.

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