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« on: April 20, 2011, 06:36:41 PM »
I was wondering if anyone has purchased Icons from Damascene Gallery (http://shop.damascenegallery.com/) and, if so, could you provide a quick review of their products?

I'm curious, because they use a heavier board, and the image itself is made of canvas (they give an explanation of the process on their website).  Additionally, they have some Icons that don't appear to be available elsewhere, and I had not heard/read anything about them. 

Any information would be appreciated.
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Quote from: Alveus Lacuna on May 06, 2011, 01:22:47 AM
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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2011, 09:43:32 PM »
It seems to me that most of the images are available mounted on wood from skete.com (check out their custom icons) or Jordanville's icon mounting studio. The main difference would probably be the quality of the print and the canvas/ wood it's mounted on.
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2011, 10:01:24 PM »
Quote from: Iconodule on April 20, 2011, 09:43:32 PM
The main difference would probably be the quality of the print and the canvas/ wood it's mounted on.

Have you seen canvas Icon prints before?  I initially thought it a bit odd, but perhaps they have advantages.
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"Paint a bunch of icons of our Lord and the saints and then kiss them. Also, pray to Mary after she dies in the future."

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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2012, 05:49:16 PM »
the main difference with damascene gallery is their entire approach to making reproduction icons.  the images are printed on an artist grade canvas with a very unobtrusive weave and natural pigment based inks are used in the printing process.  the panels are made from 4/4 solid poplar boards with oak splines dovetailed through on the reverse  - in the same fashion which panels of antiquity were made.  the overall product has a very clean fit and finish and feeling of hand made quality.  there is no mass produced approach in damascene gallery's thinking of how to create a reproduction icon.  you may visit their recently updated website for more details and photos.
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