Giclée Prints

Our giclée prints are created with archival metallic giclée paper and inks. For in-house printing, we use Moab Slickrock Metallic Pearl paper and Canon Lucia Pro inks. Mounted giclées are created at a local print shop with similar quality paper and inks.

Unmounted Giclées

Unmounted giclées will be loose paper prints that do not come with mounting or hanging material. All unmounted giclée prints include a white border to assist with framing. This border is either 0.5" or 1.0" depending on the size of the print.

Mounted Giclées

Mounted giclées come ready-to-hang and are adhered to a sturdy backing called Gatorboard.

"With White Border"

If you select a mounted giclée print that specifies in the title it will have a white border, this means you can either choose to hang the print as it is (with a white border clearly visible) or have it placed behind UV plexiglass (or your preferred framing method). In this way, the white border acts as a buffer for your preferred custom framing method so the edges of the print stay visible.

Certificate of Authenticity

Your purchase of any of our limited edition prints includes an official Certificate of Authenticity, printed on archival deckle-edged paper, signed by the artist, with a unique serial number attached to both the Certificate and the print. We keep extensive records of each edition piece that is sold.

Unmounted Giclées

Large unmounted giclée prints will ship rolled in a sturdy tube with protective glassine paper.

Small unmounted giclée prints will ship flat in sturdy stayflat mailers with extra padding.

Mounted Giclées

Mounted giclées will ship flat in sturdy stayflat mailers with extra padding.

See our Shipping Policy for more info.

Edition Limits

Each photograph is limited to 99 print reproductions unless otherwise noted. Print reproduction includes giclée, ChromaLuxe® aluminum, and hand-ground steel. Your Certificate will note which edition number you receive.

Is the print signed by the artist?

No, when you order a limited edition print you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity, which is signed by the artist, but the print will not come signed. However, you can request for your print to be signed for an additional fee. Contact us at info@sliceoflight.com or (805) 354-5552 to get started.

Is there a Watermark?

No, your print will not have any sort of watermark. Watermarks may appear on the listing images on the website in order to protect the artist from plagiarism and copyright violations.

Do Giclée Prints Come Framed?

No, whether you order an unmounted giclée print or a mounted giclée print, both choices do not come with a frame. We do offer framing services through the prestigious Italian Framing Company Roma Moulding. See our Framing and Mounting page to learn more.

What Do I Get With a Limited Edition Print?

Each print is paired with a Certificate of Authenticity of archival quality with the exact information about the piece ordered, including a unique holographic serial number that matches the serial number on the back of your print. The Certificate is signed by the photographer.

Do You Offer Discounts?

You may contact us about progressive volume discounts for multiple print purchases.

Can I License One of Your Images?

Yes, you may contact us regarding licensing.

What if I Want a Custom Crop, Size, or Medium?

Each image is limited to 99 replications. These replications can be made in two different mediums and 3-4 different sizes, as is available on the website.

Custom sizes, crops, or mediums made of an image will count towards the limit of replications.

To submit an order for a custom crop, size, or medium, please send an email to info@sliceoflight.com with the following details:

1. Your First and Last Name
2. The Title of the Image
3. The Size of the Crop You Want
4. The Medium of the Print You Want

We will then send you a confirmation email along with an invoice.

Note: Custom sizes larger than those listed for sale on the website are available upon request.

International Shipping

Currently, we offer international shipping by request only. Please note that additional customs duties or taxes may apply for international orders, and the customer will be responsible for any such charges. If your location is not listed during checkout, please contact our customer support team at info@sliceoflight.com or (805) 354-5552 to get started.

What is "Archival"?

There is currently no exact definition for "archival"--different organizations define it in different ways and there is no universal testing standard for longevity.

However, this term is loosely used to describe paper and inks that will last an extremely long time without fading or deteriorating if kept under controlled conditions.

Every print and painting you see in a museum is of archival-grade.

Some indicators that determine if a paper is of archival quality:

• Acid Free
• Lignin Free
• 100% Alpha-Cellulose

Acid Free paper can be made from any grade of cellulose and means the paper is lignin- and sulfur-free. Acid free paper has the capability to last between 500 and 1000 years.

Alpha-Cellulose is the highest grade of cellulose, as it is the most stable. When a paper has a high percentage of Alpha-Cellulose, you are guaranteed a stable, permanent medium for inks.

Should I Spray My Giclée Print?

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer:

Usually, if you are not planning on framing your print behind UV glass, you should spray your print with a protective varnish. This is especially true for matte finish prints.

For semi-glossy, glossy, and metallic prints, this varnish can leave visible residue and actually reduce the glossy appearance, so we highly advise that you avoid any kind of protective varnish or spray.

Reference:

Moabpaper.com Blog "Are All Print Fixative Sprays Created Equal?"