How UV resistant are lithographs, giclee

[ingmar1988]

Hey guys, im looking to frame a lot of my art prints.
Im already looking around some framers, but there are a lot of options.

However, i also have some cheapish giclee (from the eastore, tombraiderstore etc), so i dont want to spend to much on framing them.

Now, most frames coming with either normal glass or some kind of plastic, which are both not uv resistant.

My question is, is there any danger of fading because those giclee are printed on archival inks etc?

cheers,

ps: i also see alot of these cheap giclee framed without a mat (seems dangerous to me). I will use acid free mat on all my pieces (since the cost only around 20-30 euro and its looks nicer).

[SwiftDeath]

amb6883 or rasmusvn would be best to answer these sorts of questions

[ingmar1988]

I know uv resistant would be best, but i want to make one wall full of artwork, so spending 150 euro on a frame for a 40 dollar giclee seems a bit excessive (although if i had the money i would )

but on the other hand, i also dont want to have the risk of damage within a few years.

[SwiftDeath]

Originally Posted by ingmar1988

I know uv resistant would be best, but i want to make one wall full of artwork, so spending 150 euro on a frame for a 40 dollar giclee seems a bit excessive (although if i had the money i would )

but on the other hand, i also dont want to have the risk of damage within a few years.

What's the price difference between UV and non-UV then?

[ingmar1988]

I think it was about twice as expensive (99,7 uv filtering i believe).
Also, because if you buy a standard frame with glass its cheap, however if you want the uv resistant you have to order a custom made frame which is more expensive.

[SwiftDeath]

Originally Posted by ingmar1988

I think it was about twice as expensive (99,7 uv filtering i believe).
Also, because if you buy a standard frame with glass its cheap, however if you want the uv resistant you have to order a custom made frame which is more expensive.

Well the other approach maybe just to UV filter the windows in that room for a much much cheaper solution

I know a couple collectors on here do that

I could ask lowly about it as she knows a good place to get it

[ingmar1988]

that sounds as a good idea, especially since its going to be on one wall!

i didnt think about that.

That would only cost me maybe 40 euro since its only one window

[LowlyAssassin]

As swift said
And I tried to discuss UV protection in
This thread
I found a UK supplier that sells it by the role or Meyer bit there are lots of suppliers

[ingmar1988]

So i have a solution, thats stupid of me i didnt think about it :O well.
Im definately going to order that!

Im still wondering though, what if you do nothing about uv protection? Anyone here who has a few year old giclee hanging in the sun?

[LowlyAssassin]

Send a pm to mortal he probably does