[Leica] Picture glazing

[lrzeitlin at gmail.com (Lawrence Zeitlin)]

My wife uses acrylic for framing prints and collages over 18" x 20". In
larger sizes glass is simply too heavy. Many galleries will not accept large
frames with glass because of the possibility of breakage, damaging either
the print or cutting the person hanging the picture. (Liability issues?).

Museum quality glass is extra clear, ultra violet resistant flat glass. It
is expensive and offers few advantages in small sizes.
It is far cheaper to buy your acrylic as a plastic supply company than an
art store. Or you can try a specialty glazing outlet.
http://www.ppframing.com/glazing.html  My wife prefers the 1/8"
thickness. Acrylic glazing can be obtained UV resistant.Acrylic is usually
cut with the protective paper on using a special saw blade.  It takes a bit
of practice to make a clean cut. If you have a lot of frames to do,
negotiate with a framing shop to supply the glazing. They have the special
equipment to rapidly cut the acrylic.

Larry Z