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Re: Acrylic vs styrene for framing

2011-07-25 by Lutsky, Berel

You are asking the wrong question here- cast acrylic is optically better, neither plastic is particularly healthy for the print and should always be separated from the print surface by a widow mat, or fillet(spacer) or both - also - both plastics generate static electricity when cleaned/dusted which can if discharged damage the surface of a print - when possible/practical use glass - when plastic must be used be sure to separate it from the print


Berel Lutsky
Associate Professor of Art
UW Manitowoc
920-683-4735

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