xDiamondX Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hi all Since I was thinking about getting more into fossil hunting I'm going to need a good spot to store my finds. does anyone have any suggestions on airtight glass/plastic display cases? on a side note, what about brass identification plaques? i think those would be helpful Thanks -Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Hi I recused an old bell jar and that works fantastic for small items and completely dust free. I made the acrylic stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, xDiamondX said: On a side note, what about brass identification plaques? i think those would be helpful And expensive. 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...
aplomado Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 For storing fossils, a lot of people like Rikers Mounts, though they are not "air tight" and aren't too pretty. They are a good way to keep fossils safe and visible at glance though. Cheap also For a more attractive display, you might want to look into something like a shotglass display cabinet. Membrane display frames are inexpensive on ebay (search "Floating Display Case") and are pretty good for displaying and viewing small fossils. I like putting fossils in shadowboxes myself that I get from craft stores to hang on the wall. You can line the back of the shadow box with print of an old image to make a nice display. Here are two I made: Oh, and I like brass labels too, that would look good on a mounted shadow box. Send me a pm if you are looking for a specific type digital image for the background, I have a pretty big selection of images on my computer. I print them on shutterfly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimTexan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Bobby Rico said: I recused an old bell jar and that works fantastic for small items and completely dust free. Is that white sand? That’s a cool idea. At first I thought it was an anhydrous material, but think sand makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimTexan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, aplomado said: For storing fossils, a lot of people like Rikers Mounts, though they are not "air tight" and aren't too pretty. They are a good way to keep fossils safe and visible at glance though. Cheap also For a more attractive display, you might want to look into something like a shotglass display cabinet. Membrane display frames are inexpensive on ebay (search "Floating Display Case") and are pretty good for displaying and viewing small fossils. I like putting fossils in shadowboxes myself that I get from craft stores to hang on the wall. You can line the back of the shadow box with print of an old image to make a nice display. Here are two I made: Oh, and I like brass labels too, that would look good on a mounted shadow box. Send me a pm if you are looking for a specific type digital image for the background, I have a pretty big selection of images on my computer. I print them on shutterfly. Creative and nice looking. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Just now, KimTexan said: Is that white sand? That’s a cool idea. At first I thought it was an anhydrous material, but think sand makes more sense. Just a natural felf fabric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Jeez Louieeeeez, ya'll make my egg carton display boxes, which are light weight, easy to store, and cheap, sound unsophisticated. But I literally have tons of bones and stones in my basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMOfossil Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 This bulletin board display case with doors has give me some nice display space. I got it free from someone who was discarding it. I made the shelves with 1x2s and some inexpensive brackets. Of course it only works for relatively narrow specimens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bguild Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 "Coaster" display cabinets are cheap and sturdy. I have a similar one to this and it holds my display worthy fossils well. My only complaint is that it's not 100% airtight so dust does start to build up after extended periods of time. There are small gaps where the doors connect, but the glass is durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I've found that artifact cases are also great for fossils and well made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Liking the Royal Blue. Nice rich contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaforth Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I display my goodies in one of those old "colonial style" standing cabinets. Not the prettiest around but its dust free. A lot of the cheaper displaycases have a large split in the doors which allows dust to accumulate inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 @JarrodB your tooth collection looks great in that case . Nice teeth too. @Seaforth have you added anything new to your cool display since you last showed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarrodB Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: @JarrodB your tooth collection looks great in that case . Nice teeth too. @Seaforth have you added anything new to your cool display since you last showed it. Thanks buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam28 Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I use to use the heck out of gem jars & riker mounts (still technically do). But I recommend looking up "floating mounts". Like riker mounts but no pins, no cracking dry leather & can see both sides of specimens. These are my fav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaforth Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Bobby Rico said: @JarrodB your tooth collection looks great in that case . Nice teeth too. @Seaforth have you added anything new to your cool display since you last showed it. Yes I did Bob, I moved some stuff around and replaced some but most items will be in there forever":-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/23/2018 at 7:12 AM, xDiamondX said: Hi all Since I was thinking about getting more into fossil hunting I'm going to need a good spot to store my finds. does anyone have any suggestions on airtight glass/plastic display cases? on a side note, what about brass identification plaques? i think those would be helpful Thanks -Diamond What do you mean by 'brass identification plaques'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDiamondX Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Wrangellian said: What do you mean by 'brass identification plaques'? something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 23/03/2018 at 2:33 PM, Bobby Rico said: Hi I recused an old bell jar and that works fantastic for small items and completely dust free. I made the acrylic stand. Nice job Bobby. The big tooth looks a bit odd with the others tho. Send it to me. I’ll pay the shipping....... John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 23/03/2018 at 6:27 PM, KimTexan said: aren't too pretty. I love them. Too expensive over here tho my dino teeth are in one but it is a big Riker case. I’ll be getting another for my reptile teeth next. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 36 minutes ago, JohnBrewer said: Nice job Bobby. The big tooth looks a bit odd with the others tho. Send it to me. I’ll pay the shipping....... Thanks John very kind of you to help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/28/2018 at 7:33 AM, xDiamondX said: something like this Ah, yes, I can see that getting expensive if you need one for each specimen. I guess you'd only get one for your few best top-shelf specimens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erose Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 How about the brass card holders instead? They come in different sizes and you can then print a label and change it as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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