NEW APPLICATION FOR CANVAS PRINTS

As technology and innovation continue to evolve, there’s an ever-increasing need for innovation and unique applications. Harvest Productions is proud to introduce the new “sticky Giclée”.

The first use of Giclee canvas might have come into practice with the development a new retired canvas called “BullDog Blue Dot” canvas. That canvas was very expensive because it was made to be used with delicate dye inks and required gelatin emulsion surfaces to be applied by machinery which was literally erected in 1894. that canvas had the unique quality, at that time, to be able to resist cracking when stretched. Stretcher bars evolved into custom profiles that allowed the canvas to move back and forth as the humidity and temperature changed. Subsequently the stretched canvas was always framed and had a cost reflecting that. Perhaps it was the launching of Michael Godard Fine Art Giclee Prints that popularized the contemporary “gallery Wrap” look. These products were made on a newer canvas technology and allowed the art piece to be stretched around the sides and adhered to the back. The traditional. ¾ “ stretcher bar didn’t’ give the art piece enough substance so thicker stretcher bars were employed. As time has gone on, the most common stretcher bar thickness for gallery wraps is 2”. Again, these have customized profiles, ad the cost of the product that hangs on the wall is reflective that there is no glass and no frame needed.

As it turns out, frames and glass is a big part of the overall cost, often times much greater than the giclee itself. So, we’re introducing a new product to the market called “Sticky Giclee” which is simply a Giclee print that does not require any stretcher bar at all. Of course, it doesn’t require any frame or glass either. The sticky giclee print is simply a new innovation in canvas called Lime Dot, which allows a self-adhesive back to be applied to the canvas. With the adhesive in place, the canvas is simply peeled and applied to the wall. It’s more a very economical design problem than a fine-art requirement. But it certainly does open up whole new opportunities for how to give ambiance to a room without making such a large financial decision. The maximum sizes for these décor art Giclee’s are 60” b 80” with the most economical size being 30” x 60”. The surface of these sticky Giclee’s are washable with mild soaps but can be abused through sharp abrasion or exposure to strong solvents. As this is a totally new product line, I encourage you to talk to your Harvest sales representative about how it may serve you. We hope it’s a contribution to the entire industry for which we remain a grateful part.