What can you use instead of glass in a picture frame?

acrylic
Offering excellent levels of optical clarity, acrylic is an excellent alternative to glass for use in picture frames. Unlike glass, acrylic is shatterproof so safe for use in all environments, it’s also incredibly lightweight so easy to work with and install.

How can I protect a picture without glass?

Re: Framing without glass? Try coating the prints with some archival spray, like Lumijet Image Shield, Hahnemuhle Protective Spray, or ClearStar Coating spray. These will help protect the prints from scuffs, moisture, uv light.

How do you frame a painting on paper?

In terms of art preservation, it is better for a work on paper to be framed with a mat. The mat not only gives the piece more visual presence, but it keeps the artwork itself from touching the glass on the frame, which better protects the art.

What is a cheap alternative to glass?

Why Is Acrylic a Good Alternative To Glass Windows?

• Cheaper: Acrylic sheeting takes less energy and money to produce than its glass alternatives.
• Stronger: Acrylic plastic sheets have 17 times the impact strength of traditional glass.

What can be used in place of glass?

Acrylic sheets
Acrylic sheets can be used as greenhouse plastic, playhouse windows, shed windows, perspex mirrors airplane windows etc. as an alternative to glass. Light transmittance – Acrylic sheets transmit up to 92\% light, while glass can only transmit 80-90\% light.

Can you frame artwork without glass?

You can use a museum mount or firmly adhere the artwork it to a backing in any frame, and just remove the glass. The artwork though needs to be well mount, or it may absorb moisture in the air which will cause it to curl and warp. Another option would be to add a thick mat to mount the artwork and frame without glass.

Do giclee prints need glass?

Canvas wrapped prints stretched and framed in reveal frames: Giclée prints on paper need to be framed behind glass as shown below. Paper prints will hold the colors more accuratley of works originally created on paper. Different types of glass are available to protect from UV, and to reduce reflections.

Do Canvas prints need glass?

Our canvas has a beautiful sheen that is there to protect the canvas from UV light, scratches and scuffs. So there is no need to put glass in front of the canvas. You want to be able to see the rich texture of the canvas material and if you put it behind glass you will just be hiding it.

Can you frame a print without glass?

The artwork though needs to be well mount, or it may absorb moisture in the air which will cause it to curl and warp. Another option would be to add a thick mat to mount the artwork and frame without glass. All should be framed behind glass. Only canvas art (paintings or prints) are usually presented without glass.

How do you seal paper art?

How to varnish mixed media artwork on paper

1. Spray Varnish: A spray varnish might be the easiest…
2. Resin: Another suggestion would be to pour resin over the finished mixed media piece to help seal all the various elements together under a sturdy, protective coating.
3. Gel Medium: Use an acrylic gel medium.

What would be used instead of glass?

Acrylic
Glass: Acrylic is a common alternative to glass, and although it can be brittle, it is a relatively inexpensive alternative with desirable optical properties. As a more durable option, polycarbonate is both lightweight and impact resistant.