Here are a few objects during the mounting process. These photos are current and cross many Museums, Galleries and private collections…

Some progress shots of a two part mount for @rachelledang.studio these amazing pieces are fun to work with. Epoxy molds form a very supportive footing and a locked in piece at the top makes for a rather simple mount, as it just sits on the two bracke
Silver patina over brass. Fairly simple mount. #internationalmountmakersforum #mountmakersforum also, devil portrait.
Gold stain over brass to match the gold object.
Pendant from Panama. Double eagle 1st century, gold. The mount has a faded gold stain to resemble the object.
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Objects from Panama and Costa Rica. Smaller mounts. Heavy for their size tho. Cast in gold, over a core. 5-7 century. One mount has a poly suede “saddle” #internationalmountmakersforum
Making a second shield mount. This one had more clearance at the handle. Allowing for more form fitting brass up the edges of the handle. #getfit #internationalmountmakersforum #anneal
This shield mount I think was originally designed by master mount maker Matthew Cumbie, and built by me. The two plates spread apart and then are held by two mending bars. The curators asked for it to be very close to the wall, so fixing bolts are ti
Ceramic piece to be mounted to the wall. Template includes paper template for positioning, then over lay the acetate which has a very specific hole pattern. The mount has an epoxy mold of the uneven surface of its interface, this reduces stress riser
It was a little unclear what this was used for. It’s listed as an agricultural tool… but some experts say otherwise. This object is on the heavy side. A simple clasp and 4/40 screws. But the weight is on the rod and collar. More pics to