What is intaglio printing used for?
Intaglio printing is the opposite of relief printing, in that the printing is done from ink that is below the surface of the plate. The design is cut, scratched, or etched into the printing surface or plate, which can be copper, zinc, aluminum, magnesium, plastics, or even coated paper.
Which printmaking technique involves a metal plate covered in resin a design drawn onto the resin and the plate dipped in an acid bath?
Etching
Are lithographs worth any money?
In general, print runs of lithographs are kept low to preserve the value of each individual print. While a lithograph will rarely bring as much as the original artwork, they can be quite valuable even while being relatively more affordable.
What is an original color lithograph?
An original lithograph is when the artist creates the work of art on a stone plate. In a color lithograph, a different stone is used for each color. The stone must be re-inked every time the image is pressed to the paper. Most modern lithographs are signed and numbered to establish an edition.
Is Giclee better than lithograph?
Though lithograph prints can be more affordable and faster to print, giclee printers are of a much superior quality. Artists and photographers who want to showcase their work are almost always better off choosing giclee prints.
Are giclee prints worth anything?
Because of it’s high quality and relative rarity, a limited edition giclee is valuable from it’s initial printing. But these giclee prints also become more valuable over time as the artist gains more and more recognition and the edition of the print sells out.
How much does Giclee printing cost?
Suggested Retail Pricing Guidelines:
| Paper | Canvas | |
|---|---|---|
| Giclee Print Size | Giclee Print Size | Low End Pricing |
| 8 x 10 | 6 x 8 | $30 |
| 9 x 12 | 7 x 9 | $40 |
| 11 x 13 | 8 x 10 | $50 |