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Summary: Using canvas laminate to protect your photo from UV rays and breakage and a demonstration of the effect; learn this and more in this free online photography video about framing taught by expert Minnie Bell.
Minnie Bell has over 20 years of experience framing pictures and fine art. She currently works for Nacq Partners, a company who specializes in picture framing and antiques. Customers...read more
"Canvas laminate it has a little bit more heavier of a texture. All of my laminates are uv protector which means it has a 98% uv protection in it so if you hang it in the sun, it is not going to fade your art or your matte is covered. This particular piece we cover the matte as well as the picture. It is baked on. It is a technique that not very many do. It is a difficult technique to do and it something that has to be mastered. But it is a very nice look, it is very light in weight. It is easy on your wall. If your frame was to drop off the wall for some apparent reason, your frame would probably would break but your picture would last for many years to come. There is not glass to cut it, there is no damage done to your picture like in most classes. It is very durable. "
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