this is what I've been using for securing ceramics, but not sure if good choice

Museum Putty used to be called Earthquake Putty. They changed the name to make give it a more positive outlook. And museums do use it. It's specifically for securing items on shelves, pedestals, etc., to keep them from "walking" during earthquakes. There's also Museum Gel. I don't know if Museum Wax is from the same company. The gel is totally transparent and is for securing glass. It remains kind of liquid, and oozes out under the weight of the item. At work, we had an expensive crystal piece get a big chip off a corner while we were removing it from a glass shelf with museum gel in between. Usually, you can just twist and it'll come up, but it had been there about a year and a half, and one of the guys used brute strength. There surely might have been a subtler way to part them safely.

I have a bunch of wood and ceramic bowls stuck on high shelves with museum putty. We've only had minor quakes since, but they haven't moved a bit.

The whole point of this stuff is that it works and doesn't cause damage (sans overenthusiastic guy muscles).

I wouldn't substitute mounting putty. It's just for keeping frames straight while you're dusting.

I've never heard of museum putty or museum gel but I'd love to have some of the gel for securing glasses when I photograph them at odd angles. Must go see where I can buy it!

Eeeek!! $37??? Guess I won't be buying that.

http://www.amazon.ca/Ready-America-Museum-Quakehold-English/dp/B00P0ILE8O/

That's Canadian $, isn't it? But it is still a little pricey. However compared to a precious broken item, it's a bargain

Yes it's Canadian, that's what I am and that what my money is. I just wanted it for a hobby, not to save a precious piece of glass. I can do without it. :)

I use stuff called quake hold for stuff in my rv so it stays in place while driving around over various types of terrain.

Well, I think I'll get some. I'm thinking about two vases in particular. I broke one in the pair and it took me 2 yrs to get another, even that long, I thought I'd won lottery by just being able to find a close match. Shouldn't risk it again.

I get the little container of wax like they use for holding candles up straight. You can find it in the candle department at hobby stores and also at Christmas shops where they sell the ceramic village pieces. I think the last container I bought cost about four or five dollars. And it lasts forever, you'll probably never have to buy another one. That might be just what you need, Casey.

Just got the Quake hold Museum Putty thru HD for under $5. Store p/u so free shipping. there is also a you tube video w/ suggestions on how else to use, such as affixing wall hangings to wall, keeping shelf lines from curling, ck it out