[sorry for the late reply]

I've purchased museum wax from Home Depot --- but then, I live in southern 
California.
It was in an earthquake-safety-themed endcap with bookcase straps and plumber's 
tape (for securing water heaters).

However, museum wax can be purchased on-line from homedepot.com. Search on 
"museum wax".

Gwyn Alcock
Riverside, California




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From: Kate and Silas <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Mon, December 3, 2012 11:56:38 AM
Subject: Re: Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)

You might try museum wax, also marketed as "quake" wax from a conservation 
supply house like Conservation Resources International. 


  

Silas 

  



  

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From: "Benjamin Carter" < spondylus . princeps @ GMAIL .COM> 
To: HISTARCH @ ASU . EDU 
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 9:46:53 AM 
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