Non-reflective glass in frames: I did a quick search and didn't find too much on this topic. I will be showing several photos next month in a venue with windows above the hanging...

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

I did a quick search and didn't find too much on this topic.

I will be showing several photos next month in a venue with windows above the hanging space. I have noticed before that the reflection here in the gallery is often very annoying.

The guy that prints my larger images told me that non-reflective glass will soften fine detail. Your comments please.

Also, the best price I can find on 16 x 20" is just under $40.00 per sheet !!! Yikes.........

Musket Loc: ArtBallin'

I have never put my images under glass in a gallery setting, so I cannot offer any advice. I tend to dry-mount/wet mount on 1/4-1/2 inch foam core backing, and hang that way. Much like matte paper, frosted/non reflective glass will take away from fine details. Not a real big deal for some images but can make or break others.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Non-reflective glass is reasonably inexpensive, but "Gallery Glass" is very pricey, perhaps that was what you got quoted?

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

MT Shooter wrote:

Non-reflective glass is reasonably inexpensive, but "Gallery Glass" is very pricey, perhaps that was what you got quoted?

Non glare (Non reflective) was $37.80 / sheet

Conservation UV glass with reflection control was $47.55

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

GC likes NIKON wrote:

Non glare (Non reflective) was $37.80 / sheet

Conservation UV glass with reflection control was $47.55

You have some very pricey glass shops out there

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Maybe preaching to the choir here, but non reflective is misnamed. It softens reflections, along with details, but doesn't eliminate the reflections. This is a worst case scenario, a print I put behind "nonreflective" glass, primarily to protect the print, shot with a window behind me.

Non-Reflective?
Non-Reflective?...

GC likes NIKON Loc: East Greenwich, Rhode Island

MT Shooter wrote:

You have some very pricey glass shops out there

Michael's wanted $90.00 for "conservation glass" that's why I started to look around !!!

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

Unfortunately, you are a bit between a rock and a hard spot. Conservation grade UV, non-reflective, clear glass (non-etched) is pretty pricey. Standard non-glare (etched) glass is cheaper, but as you stated, can soften the image and mute colors.

You might ask specifically about TruVue AR Reflection Free glass. It is what one might consider to be an "in-between" product. It has the same same non-glare and clarity properties of TruVue's Museum Glass, but it is not "conservation" quality. Museum Glass offers 98% UV protection, whereas the AR Glass gives only 79%, but at a significantly lower price. I use Museum Glass on all of the framed pieces I sell, but I have the advantage of being able to buy wholesale. If the UV rating is not an issue, you might consider the AR Glass. Depending on how much you need, you might be able to find an art supplier who can get you a case of lites, which would also help lower the cost.

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

GC likes NIKON wrote:

Michael's wanted $90.00 for "conservation glass" that's why I started to look around !!!

Out of curiosity I called a local Michael's when I first read your post. They quoted me $87 for a 16x20 piece of their Conservation Masterpiece glass. Interesting thing about that, is that glass is actually manufactured by TruVue. According to a framer friend, it is a "seconds" quality version of their Museum glass!

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

GC likes NIKON wrote:

...Also, the best price I can find on 16 x 20" is just under $40.00 per sheet !!! Yikes.........

Could be a lot worse for the best quality. There is also the hassle of having it shipped.

You might consider acrylic non-glare 16x20 for about $16/sheet. It's not Museum Glass but it is easier to ship and work with.

Twardlow Loc: Arkansas

GC likes NIKON wrote:

I did a quick search and didn't find too much on this topic.

I will be showing several photos next month in a venue with windows above the hanging space. I have noticed before that the reflection here in the gallery is often very annoying.

The guy that prints my larger images told me that non-reflective glass will soften fine detail. Your comments please.

Also, the best price I can find on 16 x 20" is just under $40.00 per sheet !!! Yikes.........

Hobby Lobby has a museum glass (they all it); they have a display showing an image behind three different glasses, and "museum" is clearer, more defined.

It is expensive, but they usually have a coupon for a 40% discount on-line.

I buy it.

Just sayin'.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

The bigger the gap between print and glass, the more detail will be softened. Double-triple mounts etc.

jgitomer Loc: Skippack Pennsylvania

GC likes NIKON wrote:

I did a quick search and didn't find too much on this topic.

I will be showing several photos next month in a venue with windows above the hanging space. I have noticed before that the reflection here in the gallery is often very annoying.

The guy that prints my larger images told me that non-reflective glass will soften fine detail. Your comments please.

Also, the best price I can find on 16 x 20" is just under $40.00 per sheet !!! Yikes.........

Before you spend a fortune for glass look into hanging your work with the top further from the wall than the bottom. There will still be reflections but they will only be visible to small children :lol: To adults looking in the window there will be no reflections.

You can test this out for yourself and at the same time determine a satisfactory angle in your own home before hanging in the gallery.

BTW, congratulations on getting a gallery show.

Jerry

cockney greg Loc: London E17

Are there any sprays available?

Photoman74 Loc: Conroe Tx

I agree with Musket, plus if reflections are impairing viewing do not use reflective paper.