The side profile of a book is traced onto a sheet of Perspex.

The profile is traced onto a sheet of paper and marked ready for transfer to a sheet of board.

Completed cradles.

Plant specimens would usually be viewed horizontally. To secure them in place during exhibition, extra tabs are applied using a reversible technique.

Specimens sheets have been float-mounted to a secondary support, and a window mount is built up to provide a space between the plant and the glass of the frame.

Mounted specimen packages are sealed before being framed. The specimens are extremely delicate, so it is important to ensure minimal handling, movement and vibration during the mounting process.