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 CANVAS PRINT COATINGS
At KeenART Media, we offer three different coatings for your Giclée canvas print. This selection gives you greater control over the final outcome of your artwork, and is an exciting way to vary the appearance of the art on your walls.

Our three canvas print coatings:

  • Standard ClearShield coating

  • Resin coating

  • Gel Embellishment
Each option creates a very different finish on the surface of your print. Read on to learn about each coating in depth. You'll be well informed to select the best finish for your canvas print.

 CLEARSHIELD
ClearShield canvas guard protects and adds shine to canvas prints Our popular, standard finish is ClearShield Canvas Guard, a common coating for Giclée canvas prints.

This protective, flexible spray or roll on coating is applied to the canvas prior to stretching, and features a number of qualities that ensure your artwork stays as good as new for decades.

  • UV inhibitors prevent yellowing, fading, or other discoloration due to light exposure.
  • Scuffs, scratches and other surface damages are prevented.
  • The coating allows the canvas to retain its natural flexibility, preserving that artist canvas look and feel.
  • Color is enhanced, brightened, and an even, semi-gloss finish.
ClearShield is applied to all canvases, including those receiving resin or gel embellishment. The price of this coating is included in the basic cost of the canvas print.

To learn more, read our article explaining Giclée canvas prints.

To view pricing and place your order, go to our Gallery Wrapped Canvas page.

 RESIN
EX-74 resin and hardener are mixed together to create the applied product We use an epoxy resin to give your canvas print a brilliant, glossy shine and rigid protection.

The resin is a thick liquid when applied to your canvas print. It is spread around to create a layer on the surface of the print (if it is a large print, the weight of the added resin is supported by a hardwood board behind the canvas). Resin is a self levelling compound, which means when left lying on a flat surface, it will naturally create an even layer. Once dry, the resin is crystal clear, rock hard, and very shiny.

Though at first glance a resin coating might look similar to a glass cover, because the resin adheres directly to the canvas, it actually enhances the colors of the image and creates an almost three dimensional effect - as if you were standing at a window looking out onto the scene.

We can apply as many coats of resin as the customer requests, thought we recommend two coats, which creates a layer approximately 1/8" thick. The thicker the resin, the more dimension in the image.

To read more about resin coatings, see our article all about Epoxy Resin Coating.

Visit our Resin Coating page to view pricing and start the easy ordering process.

 GEL EMBELLISHMENT
Fredrix brand acrylic texturing gel for gel embellishment on canvas Gel embellishment uses an acrylic gel medium which, like resin, dries crystal clear, makes the colors in your print really pop, and creates a glossy sheen (unless a matte gel medium is used). The difference, however, lies in the texture. While resin creates a flawlessly smooth surface, gel embellishment adds texture to the print.

At KeenART Media, we offer two levels of gel embellishment.

  1. Basic: An overall brushstroke effect that gives your canvas an almost wet look, with high shine, and small peaks that highlight the image and add movement to the whole piece. This method is less time consuming and therefore less costly, but the result is a completely original piece.

  2. Advanced: Careful highlighting of the existing brushstrokes gives them the dimension they would have had in the original painting. Thicker layers in certain areas bring out those sections, and are offset by thinner application in other areas. This method is more time consuming and adds a realistic dimensionality to the piece.

For more information, see our article on Gel Embellishment.

For pricing, visit ourGel Embellishment page.

 QUICK COMPARISON
CLEARSHIELD RESIN GEL EMBELLISHMENT
Formulation Water-based, chemical liquid EX-4 epoxy resin and EX-4 Hardener Water-based, acrylic polymers; essentially colorless acrylic paint
Thickness Indistinguishable Multiple options, 1/16" per layer Multiple options, average 1/12" (2 mm)
Finish Semi-glossy, flexible, texture of canvas Glossy, rigid, thick with high shine (like 50 coats of varnish) Glossy, flexible, brushstroke or peaked texture
Application Spray or roll-on By hand, plaster knife, other straight edge Paintbrushes, palate knife, etc.
Longevity Archival standards, UV-inhibitors Long lasting, decades if properly cared for Long lasting, up to a decade is properly cared for
Protection Protects against UV light, scratches, scuffs, and water damage Protects against tearing, scratches; ClearShield protections as well
Drying/Setting Time Two to three hours Up to 24 hours
Conservation Treated prints meet most archival standards Not archival because process cannot be reversed without print damage
Price (12"x12") Stretched canvas coated: $50 (no additional charge) $50 canvas + $71 (1/8" thickness) = $121 $50 canvas + $30 (Basic) = $80
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ClearShield Canvas Guard thumbnail ClearShield Canvas Guard EX-74 Resin and Hardener canvas coating EX-74 Resin and Hardener Fredrix Acrylic Texturing Gel Medium for canvas coating Fredrix Acrylic Texturing Gel (COMING SOON)
Whatever coating style you select for your Giclée canvas print, it is certain to be a beautiful work of art. ClearShield is an excellent choice for portraits and wedding photographs, while resin coating gives an extra pop to highly saturated photographs and prints of paintings. Gel embellishment is ideal for adding an original flair to an artwork reproduction.

If you have questions about our coating services, or want advice on which option is best for your image, do not hesitate to contact us. Our helpful and knowledgeable staff is always happy to offer suggestions and share our expertise.

 
 
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