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How Do I Remove A Photo Stuck To The Glass Part of Frame?

We have several very precious photos in frames and are wanting to change the frame. However, for whatever reason, they pictures are stuck to the glass and do not seem to want to come off.

Is there a simple solution to remove the picture without damaging it?

Thanks,

Bobby

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Submerge the photo in warm water. After removing the photo from the glass, it should be dipped in a product such as Kodak Photo-Flo, then hung to dry. This is a product that lessens the tension of the water on the print, and allows it to dry spot free. Just a quick dip is all it takes, then you could use a photo squeege (very carefully) on it to get most of the liquid off before drying. There are some photographic papers that will curl badly when drying. These need to be sandwiched in a drying pad, specific for the purpose. Any decent size camera store should have the items, or at least tell you where you can get them.

    When you try to peel the photo from the glass, do it *very* slowly. If it sticks too much, don't force it, and give it more time in the water. I have soaked photos for two or three days before being successful. Occasionally, there will be a print that will not release, but most of them will.

    Next time, mat the photo so it will not touch the glass.

  • 1 decade ago

    I used to be a picture framer, and we would soak the whole thing in water to remove the stuck picture. However you do run the risk of damaging the photo. Please consult a local picture framer on this. In the future, either use non-glare glass facing the photo (the roughness of the glass create tiny air pockets which help prevent the sticking) or use spacers (this lifts the glass entirely off the photo exept for the edges). the spacers probably won't work in OTC picture frames, but only in custom frames. Also matting the photo will act as a spacer.

    The sticking is caused by humidity or other moisture which permeated the frame.

  • 1 decade ago

    Try soaking in water or a mixture of photoflow and water.

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