Displaying Fossils
LOL Halloween Fossil Headstones! :-D
Less than $12 for all three “headstones”. Instructions here: http://grandmabevseducationaltours.com/2015/09/halloween-easy-inexpensive-cemetery-headstones/
Incredible Ordovician Sea Bottom Sculptures!
Current Header: Just click (2x) to make larger and admire! What an incredible series of Ordovician sea bottom sculptures! All fossils were collected in the city limits of Rochester, Minnesota in 2014. Closeups of the groups: What a wonderful way to display your fossil finds! And how did he do it??? Expanding foam (Great Stuff) … Continue reading »
Shaman Staff aka a Medicine Stick – with Fossils!
I just finished this Diamond Willow walking stick into a Shaman Staff this displays fossils! What fun this was! I even incorporated hammered copper! Just tap the pictures to make them larger. 🙂 I have developed a bit of a superstitious streak since I have been hunting fossils. If I am after crinoids for instance, … Continue reading »
AWESOME CRINOID PLATE!!!
I just purchased this Moroccan crinoid plate from Niagara Cave. Check out the detail! Yes, I sacrificed a hefty price to the Fossil Gods – $170 – but it is truly incredible! Moroccan fossils are tricky because a lot are fake – just reality. However, I put a picture of one that I was looking … Continue reading »
Incredible Ordovician Sea Bottom Sculptures!
These were created by Minnesota Buckeye from almost all locally collected fossils (Trilobites from Morocco) to replicate an Ordovician sea bottom. The detail and meticulous reconstruction is AMAZING! And he is donating them to local nature centers! They were displayed at The Glacier Stops Here Expo. Mike did say that he used Super Glue and … Continue reading »
A Fossil Adventure Table for YOU!
Here is the original post on the BCF Fossil Adventure Table. Yes, I made it to The Glacier Stops Here Expo, and I think what I’m going to share with you is a review of what worked and what didn’t because some of you may be interested in doing something similar elsewhere. And my hope … Continue reading »
Warmth, Beauty and Fossils!
My Fossil Fireplace! It’s cold and has been for a while now with no let up in sight. I don’t know when the last time was that we had a no subzero day in Minnesota, but it’s been a while. And the heating bills are killing me! So I am working at various … Continue reading »
Fossils in Aquariums
“Junk” fossils that you don’t mind if they get algeaed up, etc. are great displayed in an aquarium. In fact, it seems to be their natural home as all the fossils from the Ordovician are of sea creatures. If you are concerned about the health of your fish by adding limestone fossils to the aquarium, … Continue reading »
Dog Water/Fossil Display/Fish Pond
Oh yes, another place to display my fossils! However, I thought I would share this because most people who hunt fossils are outdoorsy and love animals. This is actually my dog and cat waterer. I’ve used this for years (I have two large Collie dogs and a Ragdoll cat in the house.) and it works well. … Continue reading »
Nautiloid.net
Here is a very neat site I just discovered that has wonderful display ideas, lots of pictures, and fossil hunting locations throughout the United States! If you do any traveling, this is a must go to site! http://nautiloid.net/fossils/fossils.html
