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Plexiglass frames - A preferred choice
Plexiglass frames - A preferred choice
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, glazing. Glazing can be made of Standard Glass or Plexiglass. Standard Glass
is the most common glazing used and is inexpensive and readily available. Standard glass is the
best option for reproduction prints, posters and artwork.
Plexiglass is lighter than glass, and less dangerous to handle. Plexiglass, in its most advanced
form, provides most of the benefit of museum glass and has the ability to filter 50-75% of UV
rays along with being anti-static and scratch resistant. Plexiglass is a great alternative and
preferred choice of framers around the world. Plexiglass is virtually impossible to break and can
stand the test of time thus are normally used with art that needs to be preserved, is expensive and
requires high viewing quality . On the other hand, Glass is heavy, can break easily and thus
difficult to transport. Plexiglass also comes in several forms, with various standards such as
coating, tint or matte finish.
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Plexiglass Frames
Plexiglass frames - A preferred choice
For smaller frames, standard glass can sometimes be used, but for large frames, Plexiglass is the
nest option as it is able to sustain its own weight. Museums also prefer Plexiglass over standard
glass as chances of Plexiglass breaking is less. A standard glass glazing can break with little
shock and damage the rare piece of history it is supposed to preserve. As Plexiglass can sustain
vibration and mild shock it is preferred choice of framers who wants to give more durability to
the frame. Glass on the other hand is good for smaller picture frame with a budget constraint and
should be handled with care. So when it comes to durability, cleanliness and light weight,
Plexiglass is the material of choice.
However following consideration is taken by framers when they choose Plexiglass
Framers might not prefer Plexiglass when Painting is made with pastels or charcoals. AsPlexiglass holds static electric charge which causes dust particles to stick to the surfaceand compromise clarity of image.
If the budget is a constraint, then Plexiglass can be a costly option to fit in. Standard glasscan be used especially for frames less than 32x40 inch in dimension
If the art to be framed is for reproduction prints, posters and artwork then standard glasscan be the best option for framing over Plexiglass
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