Did you know Opus now has a full range of glazing options available to suit every type of framing project?

MUSEUM

Museum Glass: helps protect your work from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light, including both natural and artificial light sources. Ultraviolet light can cause distortions in work such as yellowing, embrittlement and fading. Museum glass also enhances viewing because it is anti-reflective. Choose museum glass when you need to provide significant, lasting protection for your most precious artwork, and also wish to ensure that colours and textures are featured at their very best. Suitable for framing with or without depth between image and glass, as distortion is virtually non-existent with this glass. Museum glass is coated on both sides, meaning either side of the glass can face your artwork. You should always offer added protection by hanging work in a low-light setting.

Museum Plexi: all the same great attributes as museum glass, available in a durable Plexiglas for use with over-sized work. Also great in cases where you might be shipping or handling work, and wish to avoid unnecessary breakage or the resulting damage.

CONSERVATION

Ultraviolet Glass: helps protect artwork from harmful ultraviolet rays which can cause irreversible fading and damage to your artwork. Choose ultraviolet glass when you require an effective level of conservation, while still paying attention to your budget. It is recommended that you use both ultraviolet glass and preferably hang your most precious works in a low-light location. Ultraviolet glass is coated on one side with a protective film, which should be framed to face artwork.

Ultraviolet Plexi: all the same characteristics of ultraviolet glass, in a Plexiglas option. Great for use with over-sized work or when you might be shipping or traveling with your work. Ultraviolet plexi is coated with a protective film which will last as long as the plexi does.

REGULAR

Regular Glass: protects artwork from dust, dirt and other airborne particles. This is the most affordable option in glazing products. Regular glass is highly reflective and does not offer enhanced protection from ultraviolet light. Choose this glass when you are framing work for economy rather than longevity.

Regular Plexi: offers the same protection as regular glass. Choose plexi when you need to frame over-sized works, as all glass is subject to maximum size restrictions for safety reasons. Plexi is a very durable material which is well suited to situations where your frames are being shipped or handled a great deal.

Non-Glare Glass: helps to diffuse light, reduces glare and creates a matte appearance. Non-glare glass is sprayed with acid to create tiny pores which cause light to diffuse on the surface of your work. All sprayed glass undergoes a thorough cleaning process. Non-glare is not suitable for framing works of art where there is extra depth between the image and the glass, as the image may appear distorted. It is recommended that you assemble non-glare glass with the sprayed side away from your image.

Non-Glare Plexi: also helps to diffuse light and offer reduction in glare, while providing a more stable glazing option in those cases where you require it most. A great alternative in those cases where you need your work to be seen, but do not require enhanced conservation.

Anti-Reflection Glass: delivers vivid colours and provides enhanced viewing of subtle textures. Reflection is almost eliminated with this type of glazing as the glass does not have any visible tint or glare. Enhanced visibility makes this glass a good choice for shadow-box framing, or work with increased depth between the image and the glass.