The Right Glass For Your Keepsake

Even in normal light conditions, most prints and photos can fade over time. That's why we recommend using conservation glass on irreplaceable photos, original artwork, limited edition prints, or just that special something you wish to keep for a long time. Keep in mind that no matter what glass you choose, we highly recommend you to keep your artwork out of direct sunlight and areas with a lot of florescent light to preserve it even further.

We proudly use Tru Vue glass in our shop, and recommend Museum for ultimate clarity and protection.

Museum Glass
Pros: 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions. Highest-quality glass available. Anti-reflective film rather than etched cuts out reflection but still maintains the clarity of clear glass. Can be cleaned easily. Cons: ...we really haven't found any, really.
Conservation Reflection Control Glass
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection; 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions. Cons: Tends to "fuzz out" detail the further it sits from the artwork; will lose clarity with direct spotlight.
Conservation Clear Glass
Pros: 99% UV Protection - Slows down fading in normal lighting conditions. Cons: no reflection control.
Reflection Control Picture Glass
Pros: Etched one side defuses light to minimize reflection. Cons: tends to "fuzz out" details the further it sits from artwork; no conservation properties against fading.
Picture Glass
Pros: inexpensive. Cons: no conservation properties against fading, no reflection control.

And alternative to glass is plexiglass, which is available in regular, reflection control, UV (same properties as conservation), and UV reflection control. Plexi is lighter and generally safer than glass, but the surface of plexi tends to scratch easier than glass.