The Fine Art of Framing
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SPECIALIST GLAZING
2mm Plain Glass, although relatively inexpensive, has disadvantages: it is reflective, allows the majority of ultraviolet light to pass through to the artwork, is breakable, heavy and has slight green to blue colouration.
A variety of specialist glasses and acrylics can eliminate some or all of these disadvantages if they are seen as a problem.
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Plain glass on dark photograph. Using Museum Glass eliminates ca.99% of reflection
Ultra violet light can have a harmful effect on paper and pigments used in an artwork. Plain Glass has some effect in reducing the amount of ultra violet reaching framed pieces but now 99% UV filtering glass by TRUVUE and acrylic by ARTSHIELD is available.
Coated and etched glass by TRUVUE and DENGLASS exists to reduce reflection allowing the artwork to be viewed more easily from any angle and in difficult lighting situations.
Acrylic has the advantage of being lighter and less breakable, an important consideration if children are around. It also has zero colouration. It is prone to scratching however but we also have scratch-resistant Artshield acrylic available.
Scratch Resistant Artshield Acrylic
Properties
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Genuine Antique Glass. Reproduction Antique Glass also available.
