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Preserving Collections

Mounts for Glass and Ceramic Objects

4/28/2020

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For display, ceramics and glass objects should be placed on a sturdy level surface away from high traffic areas.  Microcrystalline wax can be applied to the bottom of the object to help secure it to the display surface.  Be very careful with this wax, it can stain both the display surface and the object and can also be very hard to remove.  Check with a qualified conservator if you have not used microcrystalline wax before. 
Plates can also be safely displayed upright on a flat surface with a custom mount that provides secure support without exerting pressure on the edges.  Points of contact on the mount should be lined with felt to prevent rubbing and chipping.
To display an object, such as a plate, vertically on a wall, don’t use the commercially available spring-loaded wire mounts.  These cause what is known as point loading, that is, all the weight of the object is borne by a prong or clip that is very small.  This exerts a dangerous amount of pressure on a small area and commonly causes chipping. Instead, use a mount specifically made for the object that supports without pressure.  Points of contact should be lined with felt.
​Contact Guardian if you need a professional mountmaker with museum experience to design and construct a mount for your precious object.

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11/24/2020 06:22:02 pm

I like your tip to use wax or mounts to display fragile objects like glass or ceramics. My husband and I would like to buy some sea life glass art since our home is Hampton-themed. Do you think I should get custom mounts? Or will the art come with mounts?

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