Glazing, flat glass or acrylic fit in a frame or display case to protect works of art and historic artifacts, is available in a wide variety of options from very basic to containing multiple protective qualities. This webinar will review these various alternatives and their properties in order to make informed decisions when choosing the most appropriate glazing for each particular application. Topics to be discussed include:
- A brief review of the history of glazing in museums
- A review of different types of applications
- The differences between glass and acrylic
- The differences between non-glare and anti-reflective glazing and how they are made and work
- How lighting plays a significant role in the performance of anti-reflective properties
- A brief review of cleaning, including solutions and various cloths
Presenters
Yadin Larochette is the Museum and Conservation Liaison for Tru Vue, Inc., a manufacturer of acrylic and glass glazing for fine art framing and exhibit case fabrication. As liaison, Yadin helps build and manage relationships with clients ranging from large distributors to small business owners, and with end users such as art conservators, preparators, curators, collections managers, and private collectors of art and historic documents. Serving as a consultant and technical point of contact for end users and channel partners, she helps clients address product application challenges.
She received a BA in Art History from the University of California at Berkeley and an MS from the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation. A fifth generation French tapestry weaver, she wove professionally before embarking on a career in textile conservation. She is a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation and ran a textile conservation private practice for 10 years prior to joining Tru Vue in 2015.
Recorded: Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Duration: 1 Hour 01 Minutes
Handouts
C2C Care Looking at Glazing March 2020 Powerpoint Presentation
C2C Care Glazing Resources March 2020
*Please note: As of June 2020 the recording of the webinar and the slide presentation were unfortunately un-linked in the system. Users will want to download the powerpoint slides for this presentation before accessing the recording of the webinar. C2C Care is currently working on re-syncing the slides with the presentation.
