Digital BW, The Print

Hey Richard
I am sure conservation glass helps, but in your case I
bet it was the paper choice. Epson Matte Heavyweight
is not meant for pigment ink, also it is a
non-archival acidic paper. So I betcha that is the
real issue in this case.
Right On
John E

--- Richard Smallfield <r.smallfield@...>
wrote:

> Hello,
> I wondered how many of us always frame pigment
> prints with conservation glass.
> 
> To keep prices down I use plain glass, but wonder if
> I should be using uv protective glass to ensure
> longevity.
> 
> I had a poster up in a cafe advertising my portrait
> services and in a year it had gone quite green -
> that was with Ultrachromes on Epson Matte
> Heavyweight. I don't know how much protection plain
> glass gives - not much I would think.
> 
> thanks,
> Richard
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