Glass
Glass is used in picture framing to protect the artwork against dust and dirt. Glass should not be used on a canvas which needs to "breath", because it can take several years for the paint too fully dry. There are several types of glass available but they are basically four types: Regular, Non Glare, Regular UV, and Non Glare UV. The UV refers to the Ultra Violet rays that are produced by the sun or fluorescent light. UV rays are one of the most damaging factors to artwork. If exposed to UV rays the artwork will fade and appear bleached out. Listed below are the pros, cons, and recommended uses for each type.
Regular Glass Pros & Cons| Pro | Con
| Recommended Uses |
Least Expensive
| Doesn't Block UV Rays
| General framing.
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Clear Image
| Tends to Glare
| Anywhere the sun or flourescent light won't shine on the artwork.
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Non-Glare Glass Pros & Cons| Pro | Con
| Recommended Uses
|
| No Glare | Doesn't Block UV Rays
| General framing.
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Softens the Image
| Twice the Cost
| Anywhere the sun or flourescent light won't shine on the artwork.
|
| | Image not as Sharp | |
Regular UV Glass Pros & Cons| Pro | Con
| Recommended Uses
|
Blocks Harmful UV Rays
| Twice the Cost
| Valuable artwork.
|
Clear Image
| Tends to Glare
| |
Non-Glare UV Glass Pros & Cons| Pro | Con
| Recommended Uses
|
Blocks Harmful UV Rays
| Most Expensive
| Valuable artwork.
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Softens the Image
| Image not as Sharp
| |
No Glare
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