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 uses 2mm thick, non-tempered, soda-lime glass that's very similar to what you’d find in a traditional picture frame. While it's not shatter-proof, it won't be going anywhere once your print is mounted on your wall! The strength and durability is also comparable to a traditional picture frame.

We offer two glass finishes: our Original (reflective) Glass is the default option, or the Matte finish add-on option.

When we create our prints we also use UV-cured inks so Fracture prints won't fade over time!

How thick is a finished print?

Our glass prints, including the glass & 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.

Our glass has very minimal beveling along the edges to ensure the edges of your print aren't sharp and are completely safe to hold! It's very slim, and not noticeable from a distance or once it's up on the wall:

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.

To get the best idea of what our glass prints look like in action, check out our Instagram page for a ton of great examples and see how our prints look on the wall!