Art Created in the Digital Medium

Artsnova Print Care Information

Now that you have invested in a giclee print, it is important that you protect your art investment by taking proper care of the prints you have purchased. To best preserve the richness of color and longevity of your print, there are a number of steps that you should take.

• Handling:
  Do not touch the printed surface with your hands/fingers. Avoid scuffing the print surface. Never fold the print. Do not allow the print to get wet.
• Matting:
  Prior to framing, please be sure to have your print matted. Either use the mat that comes with the print or replace it with a mat more to your taste. Be sure to only use mats that are classified as archival quality. Matting is important for framed pieces as it prevents the glass from coming into direct contact with the inks on the surface of the print.
• Framing:
  Your print should be framed behind glass. Glass that has UV protection provides an added benefit.
• Sunlight:
  Keep all artwork out of direct sunlight. The UV radiation from the Sun will, over time, cause the colors to fade.

Adhere to these guidelines and you will have a print that will retain both its quality and value over the years.