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UV Glass - the facts please?, by a4mnt on Sept 24, 2007 18:31:30 GMT 1, Misnomer started a thread in the framing section and no-one answered it (does anyone go in that section?)
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Can we please have some hard and fast facts about the difference between fitting standard glass and UV glass.
How many years does a picture in a normally bright room, no direct sunlight on it, take to discolour under normal glass?
Can we have some actual fact and not just opinion as I'm sure this a subject that a lot of people want some answers on.
Thanks.
Misnomer started a thread in the framing section and no-one answered it (does anyone go in that section?) banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=careframing&action=display&thread=1188052551Can we please have some hard and fast facts about the difference between fitting standard glass and UV glass. How many years does a picture in a normally bright room, no direct sunlight on it, take to discolour under normal glass? Can we have some actual fact and not just opinion as I'm sure this a subject that a lot of people want some answers on. Thanks. |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by wlsp4657 on Sept 24, 2007 18:42:21 GMT 1, The fact is that standard glass does nothing to protect the piece from the sun and fading. You need UV glass to prevent the fading from light. But I still don't recommend putting a UV framed print in direct sunlight.
The fact is that standard glass does nothing to protect the piece from the sun and fading. You need UV glass to prevent the fading from light. But I still don't recommend putting a UV framed print in direct sunlight.
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by curiousgeorge on Sept 24, 2007 18:45:05 GMT 1, Plenty of info available via google
www.pro-art-source.com/glasschart.htm
Often when reading about glass and uv, i have to think every product i read about is the best on the market, with the others meaning your art will fade.At least that's how it comes across sometimes.
My framer guy suggests only using museum grade on the very expensive items, myself i still havent decided but will probably end up going m/g on everything, in the hope that money well spent now will last the distance. I think it's better to go that way rather than changing mind and having glass changed
Maybe it's worth taking into account the vast majority of new windows fitted these days block 98-9% uv rays, or at least that's what the damn sites say 
Plenty of info available via google www.pro-art-source.com/glasschart.htmOften when reading about glass and uv, i have to think every product i read about is the best on the market, with the others meaning your art will fade.At least that's how it comes across sometimes. My framer guy suggests only using museum grade on the very expensive items, myself i still havent decided but will probably end up going m/g on everything, in the hope that money well spent now will last the distance. I think it's better to go that way rather than changing mind and having glass changed Maybe it's worth taking into account the vast majority of new windows fitted these days block 98-9% uv rays, or at least that's what the damn sites say |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Strange Al on Sept 24, 2007 18:52:51 GMT 1, The Ukiyoe experiment certainly makes for interesting reading and gives some food for thought.
I'm not sure you're going to get a scientific answer from anyone on the board about the value of UV glass. I can't recall any of the regular posters being conservators (a few conservatives maybe). Though we do have at least one framer amongst us.
There's some useful general info about caring for art works on the Institute of Conservation website: www.conservationregister.com. Though no precise details on exactly what difference UV glass actually makes.
That said, both the Institute of Conservation and the Fine Art Trade Guild recommend the use of UV glass. One would hope that neither are tied to any glass manufacturers and therefore impartial. Though you never know.
Ultimately, what is clear is that light is only one of a number of factors which cause the deterioration of prints.
The Ukiyoe experiment certainly makes for interesting reading and gives some food for thought. I'm not sure you're going to get a scientific answer from anyone on the board about the value of UV glass. I can't recall any of the regular posters being conservators (a few conservatives maybe). Though we do have at least one framer amongst us. There's some useful general info about caring for art works on the Institute of Conservation website: www.conservationregister.com. Though no precise details on exactly what difference UV glass actually makes. That said, both the Institute of Conservation and the Fine Art Trade Guild recommend the use of UV glass. One would hope that neither are tied to any glass manufacturers and therefore impartial. Though you never know. Ultimately, what is clear is that light is only one of a number of factors which cause the deterioration of prints. |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by lastpost on Sept 24, 2007 18:55:08 GMT 1, I think it really depends on how much you value the piece.
If you are getting it professionally framed anyway, the glass is the cheapest bit of that process - so I have it as a matter of course.
I think it really depends on how much you value the piece.
If you are getting it professionally framed anyway, the glass is the cheapest bit of that process - so I have it as a matter of course.
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by chrisps303 on Sept 24, 2007 19:06:21 GMT 1, I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing.
I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out.
I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing.
I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out.
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Run Pig Run on Sept 24, 2007 19:19:25 GMT 1, I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing. I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out.
hi, could you give me a quote for a 3 bed semi, three windows at the front and three at the back not including the patio doors?
I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing. I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out. hi, could you give me a quote for a 3 bed semi, three windows at the front and three at the back not including the patio doors? |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by chrisps303 on Sept 24, 2007 19:29:50 GMT 1, I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing. I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out. hi, could you give me a quote for a 3 bed semi, three windows at the front and three at the back not including the patio doors?
Im not a salesman!
I do know that with the glass used in double glazed windows will usually have either a soft coat or a hard coat (uv protection) but i dont know whats used in framing. I work in the double glazing industry so i will see what info i can find out. hi, could you give me a quote for a 3 bed semi, three windows at the front and three at the back not including the patio doors? Im not a salesman! |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by paulah on Sept 24, 2007 19:45:23 GMT 1, If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again?
I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight......
If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again?
I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight......
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Run Pig Run on Sept 24, 2007 19:49:22 GMT 1, If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again? I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight......
did he also tell you to look at the sun with a telescope?
If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again? I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight...... did he also tell you to look at the sun with a telescope? |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by a4mnt on Sept 24, 2007 20:00:14 GMT 1, If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again? I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight......
See this is what I'm talking about - misinformation.
The framer might know what he's talking about or he might just not want to have to buy UV glass, who knows.
Anyone know how long it takes for prints to detiorate, or is that a how long is a piece of string question?
If there's uv in double glazing - surely you don't need it on the prints again? I've had two framers tell me you don't need uv unless a print is in direct sunlight...... See this is what I'm talking about - misinformation. The framer might know what he's talking about or he might just not want to have to buy UV glass, who knows. Anyone know how long it takes for prints to detiorate, or is that a how long is a piece of string question? |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by lesbianwednesdays on Sept 24, 2007 20:02:48 GMT 1, uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never?
www.ilovemuseumglass.com
this stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively.
whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind.
depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience.
just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them.
uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by absyrd on Sept 24, 2007 20:19:02 GMT 1, this stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively.whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind.just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them.
Many people go with the nicer glass for aesthetics alone.
I have everything framed with UV but not "museum grade". The reflection is so minimal compared to normal glass, but it is only a touch less nice looking than the really expensive stuff.
this stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively.whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind.just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. Many people go with the nicer glass for aesthetics alone. I have everything framed with UV but not "museum grade". The reflection is so minimal compared to normal glass, but it is only a touch less nice looking than the really expensive stuff. |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2007 20:29:04 GMT 1, this must be a thread for "MR FRAMEMAN"
this must be a thread for "MR FRAMEMAN"
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Harveyn on Sept 24, 2007 20:30:15 GMT 1, I use UVP acrylic on all my art. It gives 95% protection between 300nm and 400nm. The two other benefits of acrylic are it is fairly cheap and if it ever breaks it is unlikely to damage your art. The bad news is it can scratch quite easily but I have bought cleaner from the USA that reduces static and removes surface scratches.
Eventually despite all these precautions there will be some effect of UV on your print which is why I have all my prints float mounted so even minimal fade is uniform across the print.
I use UVP acrylic on all my art. It gives 95% protection between 300nm and 400nm. The two other benefits of acrylic are it is fairly cheap and if it ever breaks it is unlikely to damage your art. The bad news is it can scratch quite easily but I have bought cleaner from the USA that reduces static and removes surface scratches.
Eventually despite all these precautions there will be some effect of UV on your print which is why I have all my prints float mounted so even minimal fade is uniform across the print.
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by paulah on Sept 24, 2007 20:35:51 GMT 1, I use UVP acrylic on all my art. It gives 95% protection between 300nm and 400nm. The two other benefits of acrylic are it is fairly cheap and if it ever breaks it is unlikely to damage your art. The bad news is it can scratch quite easily.
My framer said that too!
I use UVP acrylic on all my art. It gives 95% protection between 300nm and 400nm. The two other benefits of acrylic are it is fairly cheap and if it ever breaks it is unlikely to damage your art. The bad news is it can scratch quite easily. My framer said that too! |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by a4mnt on Sept 24, 2007 20:43:55 GMT 1, uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them.
its you that started me thinking about this subject in the first place....grrrr. +1
Can i go back into denial now 
uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. its you that started me thinking about this subject in the first place....grrrr. +1 Can i go back into denial now |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Run Pig Run on Sept 24, 2007 20:59:13 GMT 1, uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them.
you being ripped off mate. i bought a sheet of museum glass 70x50 for ยฃ45........and it's the proper stuff. uv glass should be around half that.
uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. you being ripped off mate. i bought a sheet of museum glass 70x50 for ยฃ45........and it's the proper stuff. uv glass should be around half that. |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by Deleted on Sept 24, 2007 21:03:18 GMT 1, My old man is in the glass business. He said I could get 'print sized' UV glass for about a tenner. Don't quote me on this, but I am sure anyone can just pop into somwhere like Pilkington and just order a sheet. I am thinking of taking a sheet into my framers. I am not sure if he would be offended though 
My old man is in the glass business. He said I could get 'print sized' UV glass for about a tenner. Don't quote me on this, but I am sure anyone can just pop into somwhere like Pilkington and just order a sheet. I am thinking of taking a sheet into my framers. I am not sure if he would be offended though |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by lesbianwednesdays on Sept 24, 2007 21:08:43 GMT 1, you being ripped off mate. i bought a sheet of museum glass 70x50 for ยฃ45........and it's the proper stuff. uv glass should be around half that.
this was more like 900x700mm
you being ripped off mate. i bought a sheet of museum glass 70x50 for ยฃ45........and it's the proper stuff. uv glass should be around half that. this was more like 900x700mm |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by lesbianwednesdays on Sept 24, 2007 21:13:01 GMT 1, uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. its you that started me thinking about this subject in the first place....grrrr. +1 Can i go back into denial now
sorry mate, better safe than sorry etc............... i wouldn't panic and change all of them straight away, the effect will be gradual, very gradual. maybe start with the minotour weapon and do others as and when you can afford them, just bear it in mind .
uv glass blocks out 98% of the uv rays that are present in all forms of light, sunlight and artificial. standard glass offers no protection but with regards to a time scale for deteriation, i couldn't say. i suppose it's like not topping up the oil in your car and asking when it will break down - soon, sometime, maybe, never? www.ilovemuseumglass.comthis stuff is the same as uv except it cuts down on reflections, massively. whoever posted about the cost of glass should bear this in mind: i've just had my adam neate framed - ยฃ186 with uv glass, ยฃ366 with museum glass. quite a leap but the normal uv is more than adequete, does reflect particularly badly over darker images mind. depends on value, and cost to change the glass etc, if it means a lot to you or has a high monetery value then it could be a wise investment, when initially framing a piece it is only another ยฃ20-30 in my experience. just remember it's not only sunlight that emits uv rays, all light contains them. its you that started me thinking about this subject in the first place....grrrr. +1 Can i go back into denial now sorry mate, better safe than sorry etc............... i wouldn't panic and change all of them straight away, the effect will be gradual, very gradual. maybe start with the minotour weapon and do others as and when you can afford them, just bear it in mind . |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by misnomer on Sept 24, 2007 21:32:54 GMT 1, I wondered if anyone would ever respond to that thread...
personally I suspect it's largely pointless with modern inks; sure with something especially valuable or delicate, for only an extra 30-40 quid why not, but there seems to be a lot of misinfo (vested interests?)
that said it's not just inks,
now it seems everyone and their dog prints on 'archival paper' (but again opinions differ on what that means and what qualifies) but early on in this 'scene' prints often seemed to be done on any old paper, which may well in time yellow regardless of how it's protected, then there's pigment bleed which will probably happen in time with a lot of 'originals' on card or paper - solvent-based spraypaint on raw cardboard for example, wonder how that will hold up long term.
The other thing of course, and this is where pro framing counts, is oxidization causing yellowing, i.e if your frame is air tight, from what I hear, all the better.
mind you, some people get too obsessed with having things so pristine & perfect.... "archival sleeve, smoke and pet free home" etc. it's not like most art works start life at the studio in that kind of environment. Sometimes a little aging adds character?
I wondered if anyone would ever respond to that thread...
personally I suspect it's largely pointless with modern inks; sure with something especially valuable or delicate, for only an extra 30-40 quid why not, but there seems to be a lot of misinfo (vested interests?)
that said it's not just inks,
now it seems everyone and their dog prints on 'archival paper' (but again opinions differ on what that means and what qualifies) but early on in this 'scene' prints often seemed to be done on any old paper, which may well in time yellow regardless of how it's protected, then there's pigment bleed which will probably happen in time with a lot of 'originals' on card or paper - solvent-based spraypaint on raw cardboard for example, wonder how that will hold up long term.
The other thing of course, and this is where pro framing counts, is oxidization causing yellowing, i.e if your frame is air tight, from what I hear, all the better.
mind you, some people get too obsessed with having things so pristine & perfect.... "archival sleeve, smoke and pet free home" etc. it's not like most art works start life at the studio in that kind of environment. Sometimes a little aging adds character?
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by organics1 on Sept 28, 2007 16:59:00 GMT 1, One of my pieces has just com back from the framers (Gary) and I took the plunge on Museum Glass. Let me just say that just as I was un-wrapping it my brother came in to the room and asked me "why is there no glass on it". That's how clear and pure it is. The detail of the print comes through like there is nothing there, honeslty amazing!
Everything Museum quality from now on for me.
One of my pieces has just com back from the framers (Gary) and I took the plunge on Museum Glass. Let me just say that just as I was un-wrapping it my brother came in to the room and asked me "why is there no glass on it". That's how clear and pure it is. The detail of the print comes through like there is nothing there, honeslty amazing!
Everything Museum quality from now on for me.
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by a4mnt on Sept 28, 2007 19:04:18 GMT 1, stop it now
I want some. doesn't anyone in uk make it?
stop it now I want some. doesn't anyone in uk make it? |
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by dotdot on Sept 28, 2007 19:10:55 GMT 1, why not opt wih uv non reflective glass ?
not cheap - but then worth it - assuming you're keeping it... !
for those who attended the neate show - wouldn't it have made a huge difference .... ?
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why not opt wih uv non reflective glass ?
not cheap - but then worth it - assuming you're keeping it... !
for those who attended the neate show - wouldn't it have made a huge difference .... ?
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by crimewave2007 on Sept 28, 2007 20:10:56 GMT 1, my mums got uv glass in a conservatory and she swears by it
my mums got uv glass in a conservatory and she swears by it
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by qwertystar on Sept 28, 2007 22:56:52 GMT 1, I just had a new Phil Frost framed with UV museum glass. It is 98% UV proof plus absolutely invisible. Unless you catch the slight reflection from the side you can't see it. Not cheap but for a quality piece it's like it's not there - the glass that is. Well worth the extra expense. (Pics will be posted once I hang it)
I just had a new Phil Frost framed with UV museum glass. It is 98% UV proof plus absolutely invisible. Unless you catch the slight reflection from the side you can't see it. Not cheap but for a quality piece it's like it's not there - the glass that is. Well worth the extra expense. (Pics will be posted once I hang it)
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by endtimes on Sept 29, 2007 4:31:29 GMT 1, From my understanding, normal glass blocks around 50% of UV. So if the print isn't that valuable, you might go with an off the rack frame. If it's a valuable print go for 98% UV Plexi.
Another thing, Flourescent light (from what I remember) emits more UV than incandescent bulbs. also of note is that some incandescent bulbs are now even being outlawed in some cities around the world. I'm also looking into that UV film coating for my apartments windows.
From GE:
Some applications require the absence of UV. To completely eliminate UV, we would recommend using CovRguardยฎ shatter-resistant lamps. Where CovRguard is not available, UV sleeves or filters are also used to eliminate UV.
From my understanding, normal glass blocks around 50% of UV. So if the print isn't that valuable, you might go with an off the rack frame. If it's a valuable print go for 98% UV Plexi.
Another thing, Flourescent light (from what I remember) emits more UV than incandescent bulbs. also of note is that some incandescent bulbs are now even being outlawed in some cities around the world. I'm also looking into that UV film coating for my apartments windows.
From GE:
Some applications require the absence of UV. To completely eliminate UV, we would recommend using CovRguardยฎ shatter-resistant lamps. Where CovRguard is not available, UV sleeves or filters are also used to eliminate UV.
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jw
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by jw on Sept 30, 2007 12:57:24 GMT 1, i had a print framed in uv before and it 'refracted' the print image ie went slightly blurry when looked at from the side - anyone else have that?
i had a print framed in uv before and it 'refracted' the print image ie went slightly blurry when looked at from the side - anyone else have that?
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UV Glass - the facts please?, by absyrd on Sept 30, 2007 17:19:56 GMT 1, i had a print framed in uv before and it 'refracted' the print image ie went slightly blurry when looked at from the side - anyone else have that?
When light from a fixture or lamp hits it, it does kind of look smokey and dull in that spot. However, none of mine really looks "blurry" from an angle.
Did you get moisture trapped in there? I frame most of my stuff myself just by buying the parts (I'm not very trusting of others handling my prints), and on one occasion got a huge streak of moisture from my hand THROUGH cotton gloves on the inside of the glass. That glass really shows it. Needless to say, I had to redo the whole thing.
i had a print framed in uv before and it 'refracted' the print image ie went slightly blurry when looked at from the side - anyone else have that? When light from a fixture or lamp hits it, it does kind of look smokey and dull in that spot. However, none of mine really looks "blurry" from an angle. Did you get moisture trapped in there? I frame most of my stuff myself just by buying the parts (I'm not very trusting of others handling my prints), and on one occasion got a huge streak of moisture from my hand THROUGH cotton gloves on the inside of the glass. That glass really shows it. Needless to say, I had to redo the whole thing. |
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