mounting tiny plaster casts???

[LeMieuxGalleries]

Hello all,
I am searching for the most secure and archivally sound method to mount tiny plaster casts to a suede mat. The design calls for the to sit atop the mat, like they're floating, so a sink would be out of the question. And I do not wish to place any adhesive on them. Wrapping them in a fine tulle could work but the on I have in the shop seems to distort the images as some of these are under 1/2''. Any ideas or input would be most appreciated.
Elena Sundquist

 

[CB Art & Framing]

How about fishing line or thread the same color as the casts.
Post a picture of the casts.

 

[LeMieuxGalleries]

here they are!

there's a paper border around the circumference of some, but not all. however none have a hanger attached to the back.

 

[Twin2]

I would suggest using clear polyester film (Melinex), cut to the shape of the cast with 'legs' coming out from the oval/circle, etc shape. The 'legs' would be fed through slits in the matboard that are just set in from the outside edge of the cast and attached at the back of the matboard with #889 tape, folding over the leg a couple of times with #889 tape in-between each fold. This is Jim Miller's way of mounting medals, etc. and if you do a search, you should find many threads with more detailed instructions.

I've used this method to mount sports medals that have a 3-D design on the face (i.e. not completely flat) and the Melinex works quite well and isn't too noticeable (except for the shine) (see photo attachment). You could even try using Pat Kotnour's non-glare Invisimount if you don't like the shine of the Melinex.

 

[PaulSF]

I think crepeline or stabilitex would be the way to go. I'm not a big fan of the shine from melinex when it covers an entire object. You can get samples from Talas, so you can match colors.

 

[Hired Help]

I recently did some plaster cast paw prints using formed metal rods and white heat shrink tubing.

Do a search in the archives. Lots of information there.

Clive.