#mountmaking

[dauphinltd]

Our recent work for the National Trust at Dunham Massey. Helping to show off the true beauty in these stamps and seals. #mountmaking #mountmakers #museumworkers #acrylicfabrications #perspexfabricator #jewellerydisplay #displaycase #exhibitiondesign #exhibitiondesigner #arthandler #jewellerycollector #waxseal https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpj_Eo7I8He/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sparkandanvil]

Speaking of simple. Doesn't get much more basic than clips. But they are rather clean and lovely nonetheless. 🛠️ 🔩 🛠️ 🔩 🛠️ #SparkandAnvil #mountmaking #mountmaker #museumwork #museumlife #arthandler #arthandlerlife #preparator #sculpture #simpleclips #brass (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoEVGJqr9iq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[conservallama]

I'm only a conservator here. Who did I miss?

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[myth-the-lesbian]

Another painting of a arcane figure! Silco! He was very fun to paint and this figure is beautiful quality.

Print made by: MountMake (Etsy).

[elexuscal]

[Image ID: Two photographs of the same 3D printed statue of Murderbot, made from grey plastic, depicted in combat armour with a helmet, holding a gun on uneven terrain. /end ID]

My wonderful friend @swordaperson recently sent me this GORGEOUS 3D printed figure of Murderbot, and I just HAD to show it off for folks. THANK YOU!!

The piece was made by MountMake on Etsy, who seems to have a lot of 3D printed projects for Arcane and Cult of the Lamb specifically. So if this seems like something you're interested in, please check it out!

The piece is designed to be painted, so I'm thinking of looking for a local artist I can commission, since I don't think I can do it justice. (I wanna learn how to paint figures but I've never done it before lol)

A couple of bonus pictures in the ReadMore

The piece also came with a display cubicle terrarium!

OH NO IT'S BEING ATTACKED BY A SNAKE

(the snake was also a bday gift, courtesy of Sibling. it is a 3D printed articulated fidget toy <3)

[barkframeworks]

Last week we posted about the unique challenges of mounting an article of clothing (a professional bike suit), a project we enjoyed! Here, the bike suit in its new Bark frame. The suit is mounted on a black linen-covered Rising Black mat, and shimmed with 100% cotton rag board fillets. The frame is our polytech profile, sprayed in a black finish. The piece is glazed in OP3. #BarkFrameworks #customframing #FramedByBark #sportsmemorabilia #sports #polytech #olympics #mountmaking #matmaking #artpreservation #archivalframing #sewing #craftsmanship #sprayfinish #blackframe #madeinNYC (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS7aPFJleel/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ainu4museum]

L’exposition “Mastery of an Art: Van Cleef & Arpels - High Jewelry and Japanese Crafts” met en lumière les collections Heritage du joailliers, côte à côte avec des pièces issues de l’artisanat traditionnel japonais.  

Une exposition regroupant plus de 260 bijoux qui était à découvrir au Musée National d’Art Moderne de Kyoto au Japon.

Ici, notre équipe au travail pendant la phase d’installation des bijoux, quelques jours avant l’ouverture.

[montanakennedy]

What did the màchinist say to the 1/4" steel rod? You're screwed! #dadjokes #fathersday #manualmachining #threadcutting #museum #mountmaking @marshalsmuseum (at Fianna Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByvcQlqhGPB/?igshid=wde0umzlhmqz

[whirlypig]

We created a #fixture to position #helmets on some #mannequins we had on hand. Metalwork by @rtparts #whirlypig #displaymakers #museummounts #mountmaking @nascarhall (at NASCAR Hall of Fame) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxk0nySp-l5/?igshid=1tapoos2490fr

[dauphinltd]

Acrylic mount for collar and belt as part of The Woman of Dumfries exhibition at Dumfries Museum @dumfries.museums #mountmaking #internationalmountmakersforum #mountmaker #museumworker #arthandling #exhibitionworker #textileconservator #fashiondisplay #acrylicfabricator #acrylicfabrications #dumfries #museumdisplay #perspexfabrication #displaystand #mannequin (at Dumfries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUqi5hIqS9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[conservallama]

Thank you to mountmakers everywhere for keeping our measurements real. This goes out to you @internationalmountmakersforum and @plbroue.

Mounting objects in gallery or museum is not as simple as hammering a couple nails on the wall and tying a bit of string behind an object.

Mountmakers are specialists who make object-specific mounts that hold objects at just the right angle to keep them stable, safe, and viewable. Mounts are also meant to be as invisible as possible to stop them from distracting the visitor from enjoying the object on display. This means mountmakers need exact object measurements to work with.

Thanks to their attention to detail, staff mounting exhibitions can be sure that objects will go where they are supposed to and fit perfectly in their mounts.

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[rightonwithjoncrane]

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Screen mounting hardware ready to go. 👍🏼 I lined these with black felt. #mountinghardware #artmounting #mountmaking #mountmakingforum #rightonwithjoncrane #cranemachineshop #machineshop #artinstallation #arthanging (at Bainbridge Island, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAKYSZAZVq/?igshid=3v94qgtdh9e4

[mindyourdirt]

Someone from the future put this on my desk today. It's dated 4-20-2017. Regardless of time travel and Space/Time continuum issues, the Union Tribune did a "best of" spread for their Arts and Culture section. My cover from three years ago made it right next to Derrick Cartwright (our previous director). I'm in good company! #uniontribune #artsandculture #museumwork #mountmaking #horntooting #timetravel (at San Diego Museum of Art)

[barkframeworks]

Always great to see a #BarkFrameworks tape measure in action (link in our bio to purchse)! #Repost @internationalmountmakersforum See the full post at: @plbroue ・・・ Artiste Metcalf, Eliab Titre Samuel Neilson Date de production1809 Technique d’expression Papier découpé et rehauts d'encre sur soie noire Dimensions 8,6 cm (diamètre) Collection Art ancien (des origines à 1900) - - #collectioncare #soclage #mountmaking #mountmaker #arthandling #arthandler (at Québec) https://www.instagram.com/p/CObEnZAllEj/?igshid=au9hrqsnm0xy

[ainu4museum]

Lors du transfert de la bibliothèque Inguimbertine et des musées de Carpentras dans le bâtiment de l’Hôtel Dieu, Aïnu est intervenu pour le soclage et l’installation des oeuvres dans ce nouveau lieu. 

Il s’agissait de 140 oeuvres parmi lesquelles des peintures, statuettes, bustes, instruments de musique et maquettes. 

[brooklynmuseum]

Have you ever taken a close look at the objects in the museum and wondered about the mounts that hold the artifact securely to the display? Mountmakers work hard to disguise them as it is not our intention to draw your attention away from the artwork. The mounts can be disguised by painting them to match the color, pattern, and tone of the object.  

Mounts serve many crucial purposes. Aside from holding an object at a particular angle that is best to view it, a mount can also serve as a way to secure an object from physical forces. These forces can include someone accidentally bumping into a case or pedestal where the object stands or even the possibility of an earthquake. When an object is being prepared for a traveling exhibition, conservators must research the locations the object will be exhibited to determine whether or not there is a high risk of earthquakes in that region. Another consideration for mounts is to serve as a security device. Sometimes objects are displayed outside of cases, and it is important for a mount to secure the object to the pedestal so that it does not fall or get disturbed.

Art conservators at the Brooklyn Museum work closely with the mountmakers to ensure that they are aware of the individual vulnerabilities of the object. They must work together to design an effective mount that is sensitive to the individual needs of the object while also being aware of the ultimate settings that the object will be displayed. Many mounts require metalsmithing skills and are finished with the addition of materials that can provide padding. These materials must be physically compatible with the surface of the objects being displayed.

Another consideration art conservators contend with is the possibility of certain materials in the mount and display cases off-gassing pollutants that could be damaging to the object. This is why every mount and display material is rigorously tested in an accelerated aging test known as an “Oddy test.” The Brooklyn Museum tests any material that will be used for display to make sure there is no danger of volatile acids or other pollutants that can cause damage to the object.  

Next time you are walking through the museum, take a closer look at the mounts. You will be amazed at the artistry, creativity, and science that goes into their creation.

Posted by Melissa King