Digital BW, The Print

This is a good summary. I have more detail info about the different versions of acrylic, tips on dealing with static charge, easy way to remove the protective paper, and pros and cons of framing glass vs acylic on this page:
http://www.framedestination.com/acrylic_selection.html

Cheers,
Mark
Frame Destination, Inc.
http://www.framedestination.com


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "pdesmidt tds.net" <pdesmidt@...> wrote:
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> To sum up then, we have good reason to believe:
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> 1) UV filtering can significantly minimize the fading of a print.
> 2) UV filtering is not the only display level variable that effects print
> fading.
> 3) The overall light level and length of exposure is very important with
> regard to image fading.
> 4)  Each type of framing glazing has unique visual properties.  For example,
> regular glass has a green tint, and maximum UV filtering materials often
> have a yellowish tint.
> 5)  If a paper and mat have optical brighteners, the spectrum of light
> hitting the print, a combination of the light source and glazing material,
> will effect how effective the optical brighteners will be, and how long they
> last.
> 6) Reflections on the framing glazing can greatly hinder the enjoyment of
> the print.
> 7) Reflections are effected by lighting, light sources in the display area,
> and type of glazing.
> 8) Some types of glazing are much more durable to surface defects and easier
> to clean than others, with regular glass being easy to clean and resistant
> to scratches.
> 9) Some types of glazing, such as acrylic, are much more resistent to impact
> or shock damage, important when shipping for example, than others.
> 10) The costs of glazing materials varies widely.
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