Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Oct 1, 2016 15:46:43 GMT 1, Someone asked me the other day when it comes to glass, if it's worth paying the extra money for 'optimum' low glare acrylic as opposed to the regular UV acrylic.
The is an important question as the cost difference can be anywhere from ยฃ300 - ยฃ2000 depending on its thickness and size. My answer every time though will be yes.
You never truly appreciate the optimum until you see a before and after.
Before
After
Will it cost you a premium? Yes.
Will you have to get every other artwork framed in optimum afterwards? Yes.
Is it worth every penny? Absolutely.
Someone asked me the other day when it comes to glass, if it's worth paying the extra money for 'optimum' low glare acrylic as opposed to the regular UV acrylic. The is an important question as the cost difference can be anywhere from ยฃ300 - ยฃ2000 depending on its thickness and size. My answer every time though will be yes. You never truly appreciate the optimum until you see a before and after. BeforeAfterWill it cost you a premium? Yes. Will you have to get every other artwork framed in optimum afterwards? Yes. Is it worth every penny? Absolutely. |
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Oct 1, 2016 15:59:34 GMT 1, Of course, the photos are taken in two different locations, (the first by the original owner who you can see in the reflection) so it can be argued that the conditions are unfair, but for all those that see optimum in the flesh will agree that it looks as though there is no glass at all.
Of course, the photos are taken in two different locations, (the first by the original owner who you can see in the reflection) so it can be argued that the conditions are unfair, but for all those that see optimum in the flesh will agree that it looks as though there is no glass at all.
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mla
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by mla on Oct 1, 2016 17:13:50 GMT 1, I always opt for TruVue Museum glass rather than TruVue Optium acrylic, as it is a fraction of the price, with the same clarity. The only difference is the weight and the propensity for breakage. Sometimes my framer has offcuts of Optium, which I will add to smaller drawings when available. Great stuff though, and I would never frame art without one of these two glazings. In my eyes, if it's not worth using these materials, it's probably not worth framing in the first place.
I always opt for TruVue Museum glass rather than TruVue Optium acrylic, as it is a fraction of the price, with the same clarity. The only difference is the weight and the propensity for breakage. Sometimes my framer has offcuts of Optium, which I will add to smaller drawings when available. Great stuff though, and I would never frame art without one of these two glazings. In my eyes, if it's not worth using these materials, it's probably not worth framing in the first place.
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Oct 1, 2016 17:42:59 GMT 1, I always opt for TruVue Museum glass rather than TruVue Optium acrylic, as it is a fraction of the price, with the same clarity. The only difference is the weight and the propensity for breakage. Sometimes my framer has offcuts of Optium, which I will add to smaller drawings when available. Great stuff though, and I would never frame art without one of these two glazings. In my eyes, if it's not worth using these materials, it's probably not worth framing in the first place.
Very important point, thanks mla.
If you are going to go for the optimum glass you will pay a lot less than the acrylic. The artwork will be substantially heavier though and you'd have to be very very careful with transportation. If it was to ever fall, there is the risk of damage to the art itself.
For me, I'm moving to Australia and often change residence with work, so a lot of transport is involved, so the acrylic was a no brainer and a cost well worth justifying.
If you're on a tighter budget and not likely to move the art, optimum glass is an excellent alternative to the optimum acrylic.
I always opt for TruVue Museum glass rather than TruVue Optium acrylic, as it is a fraction of the price, with the same clarity. The only difference is the weight and the propensity for breakage. Sometimes my framer has offcuts of Optium, which I will add to smaller drawings when available. Great stuff though, and I would never frame art without one of these two glazings. In my eyes, if it's not worth using these materials, it's probably not worth framing in the first place. Very important point, thanks mla. If you are going to go for the optimum glass you will pay a lot less than the acrylic. The artwork will be substantially heavier though and you'd have to be very very careful with transportation. If it was to ever fall, there is the risk of damage to the art itself. For me, I'm moving to Australia and often change residence with work, so a lot of transport is involved, so the acrylic was a no brainer and a cost well worth justifying. If you're on a tighter budget and not likely to move the art, optimum glass is an excellent alternative to the optimum acrylic. |
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cyberkid
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January 2015
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by cyberkid on Oct 1, 2016 18:25:29 GMT 1, Someone asked me the other day when it comes to glass, if it's worth paying the extra money for 'optimum' low glare acrylic as opposed to the regular UV acrylic. The is an important question as the cost difference can be anywhere from ยฃ300 - ยฃ2000 depending on its thickness and size. My answer every time though will be yes. You never truly appreciate the optimum until you see a before and after. BeforeAfterWill it cost you a premium? Yes. Will you have to get every other artwork framed in optimum afterwards? Yes. Is it worth every penny? Absolutely.
this is my favorite ! beautiful !
Someone asked me the other day when it comes to glass, if it's worth paying the extra money for 'optimum' low glare acrylic as opposed to the regular UV acrylic. The is an important question as the cost difference can be anywhere from ยฃ300 - ยฃ2000 depending on its thickness and size. My answer every time though will be yes. You never truly appreciate the optimum until you see a before and after. BeforeAfterWill it cost you a premium? Yes. Will you have to get every other artwork framed in optimum afterwards? Yes. Is it worth every penny? Absolutely. this is my favorite ! beautiful ! |
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Bazaaart
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September 2016
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Bazaaart on Oct 1, 2016 19:44:18 GMT 1, Whenever we frame our fine art pieces we always use UV protectant glass which has the same effects as the UV protectant acrylic but costs even more money. This is the best protection for any type of thin media in a frame however nothing is 100%. Over time even with the best UV antiglare covering fading in the print will still occur just like the paint job on a Lamborghini. 
Whenever we frame our fine art pieces we always use UV protectant glass which has the same effects as the UV protectant acrylic but costs even more money. This is the best protection for any type of thin media in a frame however nothing is 100%. Over time even with the best UV antiglare covering fading in the print will still occur just like the paint job on a Lamborghini. |
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Oct 4, 2016 12:54:22 GMT 1, Remember, if you've already had a print framed up you can always just take the work to a framer and pay to have the glass switched too.
You don't have to start all over again.
Remember, if you've already had a print framed up you can always just take the work to a framer and pay to have the glass switched too.
You don't have to start all over again.
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rjf76
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by rjf76 on Oct 4, 2016 12:56:49 GMT 1, I've got a couple of pieces arriving soon - I'm worried that it'll set a new presidence for the future and make me want to re-glaze past works! 
I've got a couple of pieces arriving soon - I'm worried that it'll set a new presidence for the future and make me want to re-glaze past works! |
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Oct 4, 2016 13:42:33 GMT 1, I've got a couple of pieces arriving soon - I'm worried that it'll set a new presidence for the future and make me want to re-glaze past works!
Haha it most definitely will!
I've got a couple of pieces arriving soon - I'm worried that it'll set a new presidence for the future and make me want to re-glaze past works! Haha it most definitely will! |
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on Nov 18, 2016 23:25:32 GMT 1, Came across this today at the framers...
Came across this today at the framers... |
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Dexter Bulldog
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Dexter Bulldog on Nov 18, 2016 23:55:39 GMT 1, i agree, however i do love looking at people's art on here and seeing what other pieces they have showing in the reflection, its a fun little game.
i agree, however i do love looking at people's art on here and seeing what other pieces they have showing in the reflection, its a fun little game.
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WOOF
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by WOOF on Nov 19, 2016 0:44:53 GMT 1, Museum acrylic, all day...
Museum acrylic, all day... |
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Pipes
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Pipes on Nov 19, 2016 1:48:36 GMT 1, That moment when you realise you will have to replace your existing Perspex
That moment when you realise you will have to replace your existing Perspex |
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Black Apple Art
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Black Apple Art on Nov 19, 2016 2:19:47 GMT 1, Still not sure why but if you are in the US, Optium TruVue is literally half the cost as is most framing expenses. Also 100% true that after you have done one piece in the museum plexi, it will then make your other pieces look exponentially worse off.
Still not sure why but if you are in the US, Optium TruVue is literally half the cost as is most framing expenses. Also 100% true that after you have done one piece in the museum plexi, it will then make your other pieces look exponentially worse off.
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john4444
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by john4444 on Nov 19, 2016 13:38:41 GMT 1, If you dont want uv light to react with your ink and paper uv glass is really worth it.
Visualise the interior space of the frame as a mini long running chemistry experiment, lots happening only quite slowly...
If you dont want uv light to react with your ink and paper uv glass is really worth it.
Visualise the interior space of the frame as a mini long running chemistry experiment, lots happening only quite slowly...
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Viking Surfer
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Viking Surfer on May 5, 2017 13:46:15 GMT 1, Bumping this with the latest framing threads.
Bumping this with the latest framing threads.
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iamzero
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by iamzero on May 5, 2017 13:48:46 GMT 1, I buy glass at trade and still can't afford/ justify the jump between the truvue conservation clear I use and the step up to the museum version. Extortionate.
I buy glass at trade and still can't afford/ justify the jump between the truvue conservation clear I use and the step up to the museum version. Extortionate.
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andyroo0312
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by andyroo0312 on May 6, 2017 1:15:26 GMT 1, I agree with above thoughts but unfortunately down here in Sydney Optium is, like most things here, crazy expensive. I would guess around 4 x plus the $ compared to the US.
I agree with above thoughts but unfortunately down here in Sydney Optium is, like most things here, crazy expensive. I would guess around 4 x plus the $ compared to the US.
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Black Apple Art
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by Black Apple Art on May 6, 2017 2:16:11 GMT 1, I agree with above thoughts but unfortunately down here in Sydney Optium is, like most things here, crazy expensive. I would guess around 4 x plus the $ compared to the US.
I agree with above thoughts but unfortunately down here in Sydney Optium is, like most things here, crazy expensive. I would guess around 4 x plus the $ compared to the US. Museum plexi is borderline magical and in that category of when you use it once it's hard to go back. I admit we have a huge advantage here in the US as the Optium Museum Plexi is now the same price as regular UV plexi used to be years ago and for me the priced is negligible, especially for any Banksy or like valued piece. From the prices I see in the UK and elsewhere you'd almost be better off having 3 or more pieces measured for glass and have them cut and shipped from the US. Possibly even a group buy as the more pieces you have the more insignificant the shipping becomes as it is very light and most who do frequent shipping get substantial discounts as well. Just a thought. Happy to help facilitate this. |
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by sleazus1slord on May 6, 2017 2:39:26 GMT 1, It's worth the extra $$ to have double sided anti reflective coating on my glasses lenses, and on the glass (crystal) in my watches. Not so much on framing acrylic. I mark the threshold at around 10% of the total price of the framed print, if it exceeds that it's not worth the price difference imo. I build my own frames so it does alter the coefficient a bit.
It's worth the extra $$ to have double sided anti reflective coating on my glasses lenses, and on the glass (crystal) in my watches. Not so much on framing acrylic. I mark the threshold at around 10% of the total price of the framed print, if it exceeds that it's not worth the price difference imo. I build my own frames so it does alter the coefficient a bit.
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soupy
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by soupy on May 6, 2017 2:58:26 GMT 1, for certain pieces.... it's almost mandatory. with the deep blacks of this piece, i woudn't have framed it with anything else but museum glass.
for certain pieces.... it's almost mandatory. with the deep blacks of this piece, i woudn't have framed it with anything else but museum glass. |
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iamzero
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'Optimum' Low glare UV - is it worth it? Before & After , by iamzero on May 6, 2017 9:01:52 GMT 1, When I last looked it was about 9 times the price per equal sized lite of glass.
When I last looked it was about 9 times the price per equal sized lite of glass.
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