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Amanda Bates

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I am framing for exhibtion and hopefully sale, but am concerned that the work (ink on paper) is not light-fast. Would it be worth me etting hold of some UV glass? Conservation glass is scary expensive and I'm on a budget. I've also considered UV window film - does anyone have any experience with that? It's dirt cheap but might be difficult to apply well (although the pieces are quite small at 14 x 11" framed), and would it work? NB This relates specifically to my work posted here: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/forum/Topic61580.aspx

Sylvia Evans

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I don't know Amanda. Short answer. Is it worth getting hold of the ink manufacturer? Ask the question. U V glass can't answer that one either...this lightfastness is a bit of a pain in the bum. . So take care .
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Robert Jones, Napa

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Even full strength, these water-based inks aren't lightfast - diluted with water, I doubt (but I wouldn't have thought anyone actually knows) they're almost certainly going to fade. UV glass might impede the process, but for how long? It's odd about prints - there are some here, not mine, which have been on the wall of a conservatory (not a super-hot one) for a couple of years now and haven't faded at all. And I've seen others which have been completely bleached out in a matter of months. A bit of a lottery, then.... I'd go with the giclée prints, though perhaps the time factor doesn't permit. Selling work that's going to fade just means they'll come after you with a pitchfork at some point..... never a happy experience.... http://www.isleofwightlandscapes.net http://www.wightpaint.blogspot.co.uk
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Linda Wilson

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But are giclée prints really lightfast though?