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Thread ID: 118587 2011-06-12 10:08:00 Framing my own certificate barryk (8612) PC World Chat
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1208612 2011-06-12 10:08:00 Hello PC World,

I graduated last September with a Certificate in Small Business Management.

A quote for $130 :eek: was given to me for framing this certificate with non-fade glass.

Where can I find framing materials including non-fade glass that I can put together myself to frame this certificate? Something like a DIY kit that includes non-fade glass or which can be combined with non-fade glass to form the framing for the certificate.

Advice on this would be appreciated.

Yours sincerely,
Barry.
barryk (8612)
1208613 2011-06-12 10:21:00 Warehouse have frames of every size and shape. Get one, dispose of the standard glass and then get a glazier to cut the glass you need.

Nice one for the cert.
Scouse (83)
1208614 2011-06-12 10:23:00 Non fade glass????? I doubt there is such a thing, but I could be wrong. Perhaps they meant non-reflective glass ?

The $2 shops also have frames :)
Terry Porritt (14)
1208615 2011-06-12 10:29:00 Never heard of non fade glass.
Have bought many frames from Warehouse $3-$4-$6.
Make a copy of your original and hide it away in the dark.
gradebdan (2186)
1208616 2011-06-12 10:41:00 According to this site acrylic material is better than glass for reducing the effects of UV:

ezinearticles.com
Terry Porritt (14)
1208617 2011-06-12 11:00:00 Lucky Barry, some good advice here. Cicero (40)
1208618 2011-06-12 11:08:00 Warehouse have frames of every size and shape. Get one, dispose of the standard glass and then get a glazier to cut the glass you need.

A glazier might charge $130 too? And where would I find the right glass to protect the certificate from fading from UV rays?


Nice one for the cert.

Do you mean you're congratulating me on getting this certificate or do you mean I should get a nice frame for the cert?
barryk (8612)
1208619 2011-06-12 11:10:00 Never heard of non fade glass.
Have bought many frames from Warehouse $3-$4-$6.
Make a copy of your original and hide it away in the dark.

By "non-fade" glass I mean a glass that protects the certificate from fading. I am guessing the fading is caused by UV light rays?

Your solution of copying the original and storing it in the dark may be the simplest and best solution?
barryk (8612)
1208620 2011-06-12 11:20:00 According to this site acrylic material is better than glass for reducing the effects of UV:

ezinearticles.com

It is possible to get a coating that reduces UV damage.

This is sold to reduce damage to furn. etc.

I like the idea of copying and keeping original in a book or something.
Cicero (40)
1208621 2011-06-12 11:23:00 Get a laminator and laminate it. Speedy Gonzales (78)
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