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Not exactly print making question, just plain printing...
Irisim Date: Wednesday, 04.03.2009, 01:57 | Message # 1
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Hello,

I hope I'm in the correct forum to ask this question

I am a painter, and I would like to print copies of my artwork, (from photos) but I'm very confused regarding the best/correct way to do it. I will clarify what I've learned so far from asking around and research, I'd appreciate it if you can give your ideas and if not refer me to a better channel or site for more info .

Prints on paper: I've heard conflicting opinions regarding which printing method is better to use: inkjet or laser print. I have a plain Dell inkjet printer, maybe there's a certain ink that can be ordered for artwork prints? (archival?). I know an artist who orders her prints on cardstock from Kinko's, but a conflicting opinion I was given is that actually inkjet produces a better color variety and subtleties than laser. Another opinion was to simply order from a photo developing shop - a chemical print will produce best quality (that advice came from a photographer).

Using my own home printer will be practical for smaller prints, but if I want to produce larger ones of course I would need a commercial place to do it, question is where to go.

Another question is regarding giclee prints. I've found a local print shop which will print large prints on canvas quite inexpensively, but they don't specialize in art printing, and I don't have any idea what I should look for to verify they are using the correct methods and materials, apart from simply trying their service. Should there be special (archival, again) materials used? I also heard somewhere inkjet is better for giclee prints. Is it possible to produce a good quality prints on small canvas using the home printer? will that be called giclee or simply print on canvas?

I live in Brooklyn, NY, so if anyone can recommend local places that'd be great!

Thank you !!

 
Enchante Date: Wednesday, 04.03.2009, 02:00 | Message # 2
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The "ultimate" in prints is still the "old fashioned" offset printing process, although commercial printers today rely heavily on computer technology for arriving at the finished product. Artists who believe they can sell in editions of thousands of prints will find offset printing still the most economical choice.

For those who want to experiment with selling prints, the various commercial firms offering ink-jet prints in small quantities are a more economical option.

 
Irisim Date: Wednesday, 04.03.2009, 02:02 | Message # 3
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Hi Enchante, thanks for your reply!

I'm really looking for inexpensive printing methods to sell prints of my artwork on Etsy. Usually those small prints are sold between $10-$20, so probably the high quality expensive prints are not very practical for my needs just yet

Could you be more specific regarding the commercial firms offering ink jet prints? Sorry but I'm afraid I have very little knowledge in the subject,

Thanks again!

 
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