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What can I use to protect a framed print if I take the glass off? Is there some sort of special matt varnish?

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I have a major problem with light reflecting on a new picture I've bought. The shape and size of the print means there's nowhere else it can go, so I need to take the 'glass' (perspex) off so we can see the picture. Then the print needs some sort of protection against dirt and so I can clean it. I'm scared to use normal varnish in case it spoils the print, by making the colours run or the paper bubble up. I'm sure someone will have invented something in the art world that will do the trick but I daren't risk using something that hasn't been recommended. HELP! please
PS - I'm in the UK, so it needs to be available here.

You would do better to replace the existing glass with "non-reflective" (there is a type of glass which is virtually invisible, think it's called "Denglass" or something like that, very good but not cheap).
Any reputable picture framer will do this for you.
Varnishing prints can be a risky business and if done badly could turn out to be an expensive mistake. Not recommended.

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Glass Art: Easy Air Bubble Inclusions

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What Can You Do With Bubble Pouches?

Bubble pouches are plastic bags that feature tiny air bubbles built in, offering protection to whatever is placed inside the bag.  They function very well as an art protector for a host of different types of artwork; in addition, they have other handy uses as well.

Matted prints can be placed inside bubble pouches for excellent protection against fingerprints and oils from the hands.  Mounted prints can be kept in pristine condition when they are placed into a gallery pouch for protection.

Framed artwork can be kept safe by placing it inside a gallery pouch.  Additional protection is available when you use picture frame protectors.  Picture frame protectors are little cardboard corners that fit over each corner of your frame, giving additional protection from nicks and scrapes.  When used with bubble pouches, they offer exceptional protection from damage.  

Art transportation is another reason why artists and gallery owners turn to bubble pouches.  When you are an artist, you must be able to show your artwork to gallery owners in order to get a showing of your work.  What this means is that you will need reliable art transportation protection for your fine art pieces.  It also needs to be quick and easy to use; no gallery owner has time for a lengthy unwrapping of each of your pieces of artwork.  This is why bubble pouches are available with a simple flap over the opening of the bag, or you can choose to have a hook and loop fastener on it.  The openings of the bags are available on the top or side, making it easy to load and unload artwork from them.  

There are other art-related uses for these handy bubble bags.  You can store stretcher bars with or without a canvas on them in the bags.  For sculptors, their sculpted artwork can be protected through the use of these bags, which come in a wide range of sizes.  Those who create glass art need a way to ensure that their precious artwork is protected, and thus bubble bags are suitable for this purpose.  Artists who work in mixed media also find the protective bags useful for covering their artwork.  Collectibles such as china pieces or phonograph records can go inside the bubble bag for storage.  Artists who use cameras in their artwork process will be happy to know that your photographic lenses can be safely protected inside a bubble bag.  

Because the gallery pouch art protector bags are also reusable, you will find many additional ways to use these fantastic bags around your workshop or studio.

About the Author

Susan Slobac is an avid photographer.Susan believes a picture frame is more than just fashion; it's a safeguard for something you love. In this article Susan talks about--bubble pouches.