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2. Picture framing glass - Wikipedia

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   Acrylic is also light weight, compared to glass, and is shatter-resistant, making acrylic an attractive choice for framing large, oversized works of art. In general, acrylic sheet scratches easily and retains a static charge, which can be problematic when framing pastels or charcoals.

3. Poly(methyl methacrylate) - Wikipedia

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   PMMA is also known as acrylic, acrylic glass, as well as by the trade names and brands Crylux, Hesalite, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, and Perspex, among several others . This plastic is often used in sheet form as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It can also be used as a casting resin, in inks and coatings, and for many ...

4. Picture frame - Wikipedia

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   View of a frame-maker's workshop, oil on canvas, circa 1900 The elaborate decoration on this frame may be made by adhering molded plaster pieces to the wood base.. A picture frame is a container that borders the perimeter of a picture, and is used for the protection, display, and visual appreciation of objects and imagery such as photographs, canvas paintings, drawings and prints, posters ...

5. Franklin Art Glass Studios - Wikipedia

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   Franklin Art Glass Studios, Inc. is a stained glass studio, stained glass supply wholesaler and retailer located in Columbus, Ohio. The stained glass studio specializes in the design, fabrication, and restoration of stained leaded glass as well as faceted glass.

6. Cast acrylic - Wikipedia

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   Cast acrylic has a better ability to be reworked hot and it is known for its superior surface finish and optical properties. Also cast acrylic is more scratch resistant than extruded acrylic. Cast acrylic is also preferred over extruded in applications that require machinings, such as turning on Engine Lathe or milling/drilling.

7. Polycarbonate - Wikipedia

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   The characteristics of polycarbonate compare to those of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA, acrylic), but polycarbonate is stronger and will hold up longer to extreme temperature. Thermally processed material is usually totally amorphous, [7] and as a result is highly transparent to visible light, with better light transmission than many kinds of ...