Claudia,
We have large scale models suspended by monofilament in our totally glass
atrium/tower lobby area.  Some which were hung when the building opened,
didn't have it changed until they had to be moved temporarily nearly ten
years later.  I wouldn't recommend waiting that long, but certainly a year
or two shouldn't be too long.  As an aside, to insure that the knots in the
line wouldn't loosen or pull through, I've taken to dabbing them with a bit
of clear nail polish and I'm then able to trim the loose end close to the
knot without worry.

Ron Twellman, Collections Manager
EAA AirVenture Museum
P.O. Box 3065
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3065
920-426-5917

-----Original Message-----
From: Claudia Kishler [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 5:21 PM
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Subject: monofilament


Hello Museum-L,

I am looking for information regarding the decay or life-span of
monofilament line, a.k.a. fishing line.  Per the artist's instructions, we
have just used a high grade monofilament to hang a delicate, relatively
lightweight work of contemporary sculpture.  I am aware that monofilament
degrades in UV light and would like to set up a reasonable schedule for
periodically replacing it.  Were it to break, the sculpture would very
likely be destroyed.  Would once a year be too often?  Not often enough?

Any recommendations or guidance would be welcome.

Many thanks,

Claudia Kishler
Registrar
Mary Zlot & Associates
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Claudia Kishler, Registrar
Mary Zlot & Associates
Art Advisors
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