Hello Ben,
The University of Virginia Art Museum has captured a selection of their
objects using the Arqball software, and the results are on an iPad app - see
- http://www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/collection/ 
You might ask them.
We have been doing some informal 3D recording on the spin table from
Arqball, but only of whole objects which do not need fixing. Word back from
conservation is to use some kind of synthetic resin pad, but that could be
expensive. Most plasticines are not neutral.
All the best
Giovanna Vitelli
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford



 

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Benjamin
Carter
Sent: 03 December 2012 14:47
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Subject: Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)

Dear Histarchers,

I am trying to create Arqball Spins (essentially a 360 degree image of an
artifact). In order to do that, you place an object on a rotating stage
(they sell one, but you can also use a lazy susan from an old cabinet).
However, I have been having difficulty getting the object mounted. I need
something that is unobstrusive and can be rotated. I would like to use a
plasticine-like material that won't affect the artifact. I have done
multiple searches, but I thought that those of you with more museum
experience might be more knowledgeable about this. Any other suggestions for
mounts would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Ben Carter
Muhlenberg College