At the beginning of this project, I hinted in the FAQ section how to frame the giclée prints. Since that time, I realized a more comprehensive explanation might be helpful.

Please note that these are only recommendations, and that you are free to frame your print however you like. Also, I only recommend this method for the giclées, since it accentuates their unique strengths. David will post soon about how to display and care for your woodblock print.

Our giclées are printed on handmade Japanese paper, with a gorgeous deckle (fibrous, rough) edge on all four sides. The loose fibers on the edge radiate outward beautifully.  To accentuate this feature, I highly recommend a floating mount.  Here's a mockup I put together in Photoshop:

There are many step-by-step guides to floating mounts online.  I searched for several hours, reading each explanation, and finally found a website that is professional, but not too complicated.

This is an excellent resource on how to float mount your print.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here, or message me directly. 

Also, please avoid hanging your giclée in direct sunlight.  We use fine acid-free paper and the best archival inks, but never discount the sun's distractive power! Direct UV rays will alter the pigments over the years.

‘I CHOOSE YOU!’ design is now available as a genuine, handmade woodblock print!  YAY!

You can learn more about it here!

‘I CHOOSE YOU!’ design is now available as a genuine, handmade woodblock print!  YAY!

You can learn more about it here!

Kirby is done! And this design is special - I finally added the Japanese calligraphy. Eventually, each design will get a name plate and a little poem couplet in kanji. For Kirby, the two characters are "vapor" and "Buddha", and read "Kabi". And the couplet says "Warrior of heaven, guardian of dreams." The calligraphy is done by my medieval Japanese literature professor. Prints go on sale Aug 1.  To put your name on the preorder list, please email me at thejedhenry (at) gmail (dot) com.  Or, you can 'like' the facebook page, and get daily updates and sneak peeks.