Denis Arcand Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 (edited) Last week, I decided it was time to make some changes. The small display table I was using was no longer satisfactory, so I decided to use shelves that had been collecting dust for decades. These glass shelves held a collection of books I hadn't opened in 20 years and an old Bang & Olufsen sound system that stopped working 25 years ago. I selected a variety of fossils and took them out of their boxes to give them a proper home. After emptying the shelves, I carefully organized my collection. To make the display neater, I purchased some inexpensive book and plate holders from the dollar store. Now, my shelves proudly display my collection of Ordovician fossils. Although my collection is modest compared to those of other forum members and lacks scientific interest or significant monetary value, it brings me immense joy, mostly because i found them interesting. With the clear glass stands, it looks like a museum exhibit. I'm feeling pretty proud of my organized and lovely new setup. Now I just pray there won't be an earthquake! Edited July 1 by Denis Arcand 11 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 That's a display to be proud of! 1 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 @Denis Arcand Really nice display 1 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Arcand Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 @Yoda @Pagurus Thank you for your nice comments. I want to mention that I am not entirely certain of my fossil identifications. As a temporary labeling solution, I used AVERY address labels to identify each fossil. I chose different colors for each phylum: red for Arthropods, yellow for Bryozoa, light green for Molluscs, blue for Brachiopods, light gray for Echinoderms, etc. 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 On 7/2/2024 at 4:03 PM, Denis Arcand said: @Yoda @Pagurus Thank you for your nice comments. I want to mention that I am not entirely certain of my fossil identifications. If you need some specimens identified, try asking on the Forum Some really knowledgeable people here. 1 MotM August 2023 - Eclectic Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Arcand Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 9 hours ago, Yoda said: If you need some specimens identified, try asking on the Forum Some really knowledgeable people here. Thanks @Yoda, I've already posted some on the forum, I have a lot of questions and I don't want to ask too many at the same time. Besides, I prefer to publish my brachiopod identification requests when @Tidgy's Dad is there. 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntloux Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 Very nice display. I have had to remove some of my pesky books to make room for more fossils. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybot Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Very nice job- I like how you have nearly everything on display labeled. I like to do the same, makes it feel more like a mini-museum to me rather than a bunch of rocks/fossils that you'll have to explain when company comes over 1 -Jay “The earth doesn't need new continents, but new men.” ― Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Arcand Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 2 hours ago, Jaybot said: makes it feel more like a mini-museum to me rather than a bunch of rocks/fossils that you'll have to explain when company comes over I agree! My wife called them “rocks,” but since I installed the new exhibit, she called them “fossils” for the first time. 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Nice collection, looks like you got yourself an mini museum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybot Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 5 hours ago, Denis Arcand said: I agree! My wife called them “rocks,” but since I installed the new exhibit, she called them “fossils” for the first time. Boom! Mega win 1 -Jay “The earth doesn't need new continents, but new men.” ― Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Very nicely displayed. Always happy to help if I can. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Arcand Posted July 15 Author Share Posted July 15 7 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Very nicely displayed. Always happy to help if I can. Glad you're back, I'll post some of my fossils for identification, as soon as I have time. In a week I'll be on vacation, it should be easier then 1 One fossil a day will keep you happy all day. Welcome to the FOSSIL ART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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