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Old 05-20-2013, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by celoknob View Post
I would like to know more about Acrylite. I looked it up and see that it is easier and cheaper to cut than glass and can be purchased with uv protection. It also weighs less than glass. i wonder if it is as archive safe as glass even though the objects may not be touching the surface directly. Do you get this locally? Does the supplier cut it for you? Which type do you get? Thanks
I use the OP-3 and it's as archival as glass and as you say it's lighter and more impact resistant...and cheaper. You can usually get it at most frame shops, and here I have purchased it at Aaron Bros in the past although they do charge a bit more. Best bet are several online places that are pretty much dirt cheap in comparison. By the way, the Acrylites of today are nothing like the old uv acrylics of yesterday that were thin and would cloud after time.

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