by JackSevens7 » Sun Apr 14, 2013 4:56 pm
Nicholas1014,
Nice success!!!
However, if you are going to get it framed I would put in something a little better than that (if it does mean anything). Be careful it doesn't get any sunlight or it's going to fade over time. If you do get it professionally framed, you should ask for "Conservation Glass" or UV light blocking glass.
What is conservation glass and when do I need it?
First, let’s discuss the need. All sunlight and artificial light contain an invisible electromagnetic component called ultraviolet (UV) light. These light waves are much shorter than visible light and contain more energy (the same energy that causes you to sunburn). This higher energy creates a greater degree of heat and causes more rapid deterioration of the molecular structure of the pigments used in artwork. Conservation glass should be used whenever you are framing sentimental, valuable, limited edition and one-of-a-kind artwork. Conservation glass is clear glass to which an ultraviolet (UV) inhibiting film has been applied. Conservation glass blocks up to 99 percent of the UV rays, compared to 46 to 50 percent blocked by regular glass.
The only reason I bring this up, is because I did the same thing years ago and had some pictures that faded that were on the wall and got sunlight. Whenever I get soemthing framed, I get it professionally framed in a half way descent frame and I get the "Conservation GLass," or UV light blocking glass. Take care and Good Luck!
JackSevens7
Nicholas1014,
Nice success!!!
However, if you are going to get it framed I would put in something a little better than that (if it does mean anything). Be careful it doesn't get any sunlight or it's going to fade over time. If you do get it professionally framed, you should ask for "Conservation Glass" or UV light blocking glass.
What is conservation glass and when do I need it?
First, let’s discuss the need. All sunlight and artificial light contain an invisible electromagnetic component called ultraviolet (UV) light. These light waves are much shorter than visible light and contain more energy (the same energy that causes you to sunburn). This higher energy creates a greater degree of heat and causes more rapid deterioration of the molecular structure of the pigments used in artwork. Conservation glass should be used whenever you are framing sentimental, valuable, limited edition and one-of-a-kind artwork. Conservation glass is clear glass to which an ultraviolet (UV) inhibiting film has been applied. Conservation glass blocks up to 99 percent of the UV rays, compared to 46 to 50 percent blocked by regular glass.
The only reason I bring this up, is because I did the same thing years ago and had some pictures that faded that were on the wall and got sunlight. Whenever I get soemthing framed, I get it professionally framed in a half way descent frame and I get the "Conservation GLass," or UV light blocking glass. Take care and Good Luck!
JackSevens7
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