While it is true that TruVue Optium Museum acrylic is by comparison expensive, TruVue has a broad product line that includes regular, conservation, reflection control, conservation reflection control, and regular Optium acrylic. Optium Museum acrylic is also available in three thicknesses, so there are many price points.
Vitrines are typically fabricated from regular acrylic, sometimes conservation, but rarely from Optium due to the challenges of solvent welding around the optical coating. (That's not to say that it can't be done, SmallCorp has a proprietary method.)
In many framing applications, the benefits of Optium are greatly outweighed by the costs. Benefits such as anti-static, scratch resistance and of course, near elimination of reflection. If you invest in framing an artwork for exhibition and your audience can't see it, your money spent has been wasted. In this case, you get what you pay for.
Not a TruVue rep, just a 35+ year framer.
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Scott Lewis
Preparator
Colgate University Museums
Hamilton NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-20-2020 07:52 PM
From: Matthew Isble
Subject: Pedestals - Standard and Variations - sources
Tue View is deliciously beautiful. It is profoudly expensive.
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Matthew Isble
Exhibit Designer
Crocker Art Museum
Sacramento CA
Original Message:
Sent: 09-25-2020 08:01 AM
From: Laney Lewis
Subject: Pedestals - Standard and Variations - sources
If you have not used Tru Vue acrylic in the past, this is a great time to switch to their quality controlled and superior product. We do not use any other brand of acrylic. Tru Vue has a proven track record and we are assured of giving our clients the highest quality for clarity of viewing the artwork and protection as many of their pieces end up in museum collections.
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Laney Lewis
The Fine Arts Conservancy
West Palm Beach, FL
Original Message:
Sent: 09-24-2020 07:50 PM
From: Yadin Larochette
Subject: Pedestals - Standard and Variations - sources
While many offering regular acrylic may be low on stock due to ever increasing COVID related demands, Tru Vue has healthy inventory and our suppliers are willing and able to take orders. There are COVID and natural disaster related challenges with transport, however, so lead times may be longer than normal.
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Yadin Larochette
Museum + Conservation Liaison
Tru Vue - Optium Acrylic Glazing
McCook IL
Original Message:
Sent: 09-23-2020 09:45 AM
From: John Corcoran
Subject: Pedestals - Standard and Variations - sources
Heads up that acrylic deliveries are delayed right now due to extensive fabrication of sneeze guards (now coronavirus guards).
Below are options that typically use glass:
For very basic, inexpensive, quicker delivery: https://www.displays2go.com/Class/Museum-Pedestals-Tables-1102
For top top quality: http://www.clicknetherfield.com/
In the middle would suggest a local quality cabinetry shop for convenience and to save shipping.
Best of luck!
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John Corcoran
Director, Attraction Development
Ripley Entertainment
Orlando FL
Original Message:
Sent: 09-21-2020 07:08 PM
From: David Lynx
Subject: Pedestals - Standard and Variations - sources
I am looking for some recommendations of sources for pedestals, acrylic tops, etc. I am also interested in variations that the standard square.
Thanks
David
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David Lynx MLS
Director
Larson Gallery
Yakima WA
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