Know your glazing: a quick look at glass and plexi for framing

Your artwork should reflect you - but not literally!  Here's all you need to know when choosing the best glazing for your collection.  At DDG Frameshop, we offer three types of glazing.  The first priority in framing is artwork safety and glazing is your first line of protection from damaging UV rays. For that reason, we only offer glass or plexi with UV protection. 

Are all UV protected glazing created the same?  What are the differences in quality and how do you know what is best for your artwork?  To us, the difference is clear. 

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Safely Wrapping Your Artwork

A frame is always the safest way to store your artwork. But how do you take care of your collection when it's not framed? Here is a simple step by step way to safely wrap your artwork when traveling to and from the gallery, your home, and to the framers. 

We'll be using materials that are easy to come by and perfect for quick transportation. However, please note that we'd suggest using only pH neutral materials when storing artwork longer that a month.  We would also not suggest this method for artwork being shipped via mail carrier service.

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