How Do You Make A Limited Edition Print?
Limited editions were originally a utilitarian idea. Before the digital age, repeated printing would wear out equipment; only the first print runs were of good quality, with subsequent ones blurry and of lower quality. Digital technology allows the artist to print as many images as desired, and limited edition prints are now more economical to produce. A signed, numbered print is more valuable to collectors, which in turn results in higher pay for the artist. Determine the number of prints needed for a series. The fewer limited edition prints there are, the more valuable they become. Most artists choose to print dozens or hundreds in a series rather than thousands. Decide on the image size. Artists may choose to print all one size, while others prefer different sizes to accommodate specific collectors. Some artists allow collectors to order custom-sized prints. Control the printing process. Run the printing equipment or verify that the quality meets your standards, rather than trusting
