What kind of glass do you print on?

Do you really print on glass?

Yes, we really print on glass! Glass has an inherent beauty and elegance to it. We print directly onto the back side of the glass, so you’re looking through the surface of the glass at the printed image.

We do not use plexiglass or Lexan, and there's no paper involved.

What kind of glass do you print on?

Fracture glass prints are made using 2mm thick, non-tempered glass. The strength and durability are very similar to what you’d find in a traditional picture frame. While your print is not shatter-proof, it won't be going anywhere once it's mounted on the wall! 

We use UV-cured ink, so your prints won't fade over time!

Our prints are available in two different finishes: the Original (reflective) Glass finish is the default option, or you can select the Matte Glass finish add-on option.

How thick is a finished print?

Our glass prints, including the glass sheet & foamcore backing, are about 3/16 of an inch thick (or 4.76 mm to be exact). That’s roughly the same thickness as a standard #2 pencil.

Each print has very minimal beveling along the edges to ensure that it doesn't have sharp edges and is completely safe to hold! It's very slim, and not noticeable from a distance or once it's up on the wall:

Check out the How it Works page of our site for more information on how Fracture prints are built.

To get an idea of what Fracture glass prints look like in action, visit our Instagram page for a ton of great examples of our prints displayed in various environments.

We don't offer acrylic or metal prints, but there are a couple of differences we've noticed when looking at prints on other mediums:

• Acrylic prints are composed of plastics, and tend to be thicker, with a more prominent, block-shaped edge. The clarity is similar to glass, but the overall finish and look is slightly different; think of the difference in feel, weight, and appearance when drinking from a glass cup versus an acrylic one. Acrylic is a softer material, so it will scratch more easily than glass.
• Metal or aluminum prints are a little different, since the images are dye-infused onto the surface of the metal, rather than using pigment-based inks. The metal texture or grain is typically visible, and this often results in a more cool or blue tone to the prints and a more noticeable change to the look of your photo.