thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hey everyone! As the title says, I’d really love to see your displays where risers are used. The cabinet I use to display my fish is getting a bit crowded but has a lot of space to utilize vertically. I know I want risers, but I’m not sure what direction I want to go in just yet. So, give me some inspiration! Here is a photo of my cabinet (the doors/windows are open to show just how much unused space I have). Sorry for the blurry picture, my iPad isn’t good at photography. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipockets Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Do you mean " rikers" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hi, Candace, nice display, it's good to see you increasing fish collection and bottles again. Can't help, but hope you're keeping well. Stay safe, Adam. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, Hipockets said: Do you mean " rikers" ? Nope, risers. Like these: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hipockets Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 ah...gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Hi, Candace, nice display, it's good to see you increasing fish collection and bottles again. Can't help, but hope you're keeping well. Stay safe, Adam. Thank you, Adam! It feels good to increase my collection! I had taken a little time off from fossils but now I have all the time in the world. We’re doing well here and I hope you and your family are too. Give Tidgy a snuggle for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Saunders Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 The clear risers you show are often used to show glass paperweights above others in front. Perhaps online or Micheal's Crafts or Hobby Lobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, thelivingdead531 said: Thank you, Adam! It feels good to increase my collection! I had taken a little time off from fossils but now I have all the time in the world. We’re doing well here and I hope you and your family are too. Give Tidgy a snuggle for me! We're good. Tidgy is asleep after a walk out in the sun this afternoon. I'll snuggle her later. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Very nice cabinet and fossils, but there is not really much space left vertically. Personally, I don´t like it very much having specimens near the "ceiling"; you can not see the specimens very good there. I would suggest experimenting with some cut cardboard rolls etc. first. Just to check out how it works out aesthetically. Franz Bernhard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Hey Candace, I was actually looking into getting some risers myself. These were the ones I was looking at: 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, FranzBernhard said: there is not really much space left vertically There is more space in the middle and bottom sections than it appears. I don’t necessarily need them to go to the ceiling but definitely a little higher so I can put smaller plates in the front. I’ve done a little experimenting with small wooden blocks and it seems to work well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Hey Candace, I was actually looking into getting some risers myself. These were the ones I was looking at: I really like those. It reminds me of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. I’m thinking of getting a set to use somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger9a Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 hour ago, thelivingdead531 said: Nope, risers. Like these: These are the risers I use and they work very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger9a Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I meant to delete the first two photos. I use the clear risers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ruger9a said: I meant to delete the first two photos. I use the clear risers. Same here. They are great in combination with glass shelves for letting through light. 2 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger9a Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 And they don't make the displays look dark or most importantly over crowded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 we use the clear one at work too for museum displays. I agree with the previos comments about them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, Ruger9a said: These are the risers I use and they work very well. 30 minutes ago, LordTrilobite said: Same here. They are great in combination with glass shelves for letting through light. Do you have any photos of your displays using them? I’m trying to see actual displays from everyone where risers are being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, thelivingdead531 said: Do you have any photos of your displays using them? I’m trying to see actual displays from everyone where risers are being used. Not right now. Will make some photos when I can. If I don't forget. 1 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I've seen the clear acrylic used in combination with glass instead of wooden shelves. It should eliminate shadows if each level has its own light source. 1 Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I like the clear acrylic risers. They maximize space which is my biggest issue and they let light through in my many glass display cases. Glass Display case Cabinet top example 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Troodon said: Those teethby far best I have ever seen from there! Amazing display too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelivingdead531 Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 @Troodon I love that display. I’m leaning towards the acrylics based on recommendations above and your photos. Thank you for sharing your display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Amazing display, @Troodon Can you take a close-up picture of one of your labels? What information do you have listed below species name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Praefectus said: Amazing display, @Troodon Can you take a close-up picture of one of your labels? What information do you have listed below species name? I just had posted this on a previous topic but the label is typical throughout my collection. The lower right number is my reference number filed on an excel worksheet 13 minutes ago, thelivingdead531 said: @Troodon I love that display. I’m leaning towards the acrylics based on recommendations above and your photos. Thank you for sharing your display! Thanks they are available in all sizes ..width, height and thickness. So they should accommodate most needs 35 minutes ago, Runner64 said: Those teethby far best I have ever seen from there! Amazing display too. Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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