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Framing Glass GuidelinesGlass (Glazing) The main function of the glass or plexiglass on a piece of framed artwork is to protect the art from dust, smoke, moisture, grease, moths, scratches and fading. Glazing choices include clear and non-glare in both acrylic and glass. Clear acrylic has much the same appearance as clear glass, offering little protection from UV light and no reduction in room glare. Non-glare products substantially reduce the glare associated with stray light in a bright room. Acrylic is significantly lighter in weight than glass, and this may be an important consideration for your specific project. Ask your framer for help with this decision if you are not certain about which is best for your piece. Many shipping companies insist that any artwork to be shipped in a frame must be done in plexiglass. Breaking glass is a very real industrial hazard and it's frequently not accepted for professional shipping. Plexiglass Plexiglass looks great and has many other advantages over glass such as lighter weight, better durability, reduced reflective glare and UV protection. Plexiglass does have some disadvantages however. Charcoal and paster artwork should not be framed in plexiglass due to a static charge that will cause dust from the art medium to cling to it, it's not pretty! Plexi also scratches very easily. When dusting plexiglass, use a very, very soft and clean cloth with a little plain water only. Ask your framer for tips about how best to care for plexiglass.
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