How do I get a picture unstuck from the glass of an old pictureframe glass?

Question

My son's baby picture was broken,and the picture is stuck to the old broken glass.

Answer 1

Here is a web site where photographers and photo restorers discuss this problem.

http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1664

Most of them say that careful soaking in water is the best bet, and there is a Kodak product called Photo Flo that can help.

Answer 2

Use steam........get one of those splatter screens and put the picture's back side down over the splatter screen and steam source, a medium size sauce pan with enough water to last for 20 to 30 minutes. Bring the water to a boil the reduce heat so it is a simmer... let it steam slow for 15 to 20 minutes. Lift the broken glass carefully with tweezers and once all the glass is removed let the picture dry thoroughly before trying to handle it do not put anything on the picture..........

Good Luck...........Remember Go Slow and be patient.

Answer 3

I have a favorite picture of my deceased mom. It, too, is stuck to the glass. I scanned the picture in the glass and emailed it to Kodak. Mine didn't have cracks all over it. If yours does I don't know what they can do. Scan it and see how it looks. Steam might truly be your answer tho. m

Answer 4

There's a vacuum created there. Try piercing the photo from the corners.

Answer 5

try applying a small amount of steam to the front of the glass to release the pic.......

Answer 6

try a little steam on it . it should loosen it up enough for you to gently peel it off

Answer 7

razor.