A picture frame is a great way to preserve your art for long. Often when we go for custom made frames, there are many components that are needed to be chosen judicially. One of the main components that often gets neglected but is equally important, to create a visually appealing picture frame is Glass.
Picture frame glass helps to prevent your art from damaging UV rays. They also help in preventing the art from dirt and sudden temperature changes. A good glass glazing should have the property to prevent the art from these external damages and help preserve the art for long.
Framing glass is the most traditional way to frame your picture or artwork. Although there has been many advancement in glazing options and new product are there in the market which can replace glass; but glasses still reign supreme in framing market. Glass despite of its weight and fragile property is still widely used, as it is non – expensive, provides luster and sheen to the frame. Glass when compared to today’s modern method of glazing product, does not bow and is less prone to scratches. Glass also does not build up static charge like an acrylic glazing which attracts dust to the frame.
Glasses for picture frame come in many variants and provide flexibility of choice.
Picture frame glass helps to prevent your art from damaging UV rays. They also help in preventing the art from dirt and sudden temperature changes. A good glass glazing should have the property to prevent the art from these external damages and help preserve the art for long.
Framing glass is the most traditional way to frame your picture or artwork. Although there has been many advancement in glazing options and new product are there in the market which can replace glass; but glasses still reign supreme in framing market. Glass despite of its weight and fragile property is still widely used, as it is non – expensive, provides luster and sheen to the frame. Glass when compared to today’s modern method of glazing product, does not bow and is less prone to scratches. Glass also does not build up static charge like an acrylic glazing which attracts dust to the frame.
Glasses for picture frame come in many variants and provide flexibility of choice.
- Anti-Glare glasses- Reduces glare from bulbs or ambient light
- Glazing with ultra violet reduction- This stops UV light entering the glass and preserved your artwork
Given below are few properties of picture frame glass which makes them an important component to consider, when shopping for that perfect frame:
- Standard Glass is the most common glazing used and is inexpensive and readily available
- Painting with pastels or charcoals should use glass for framing as it does not hold static electric charge, which causes dust particles to stick to the surface and compromise clarity of image.
- Standard glass is the best option for reproduction prints, posters and artwork
- Standard glass can be best used for frame smaller than 32x40 inch.
