Tumbled stone display

rocklicker
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Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 17:35:54 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Nov 30, 2011 17:35:54 GMT -5

I had the opportunity to set up a display stand in a local toy store. It's one of those tumbled stone type of things for kids to go through. The store already had a display in need of rocks and I was happy to fill it up! I was all exited to be able to do something with tumbled rocks, so I jumped at the chance to set it up. After some repairs and cleaning to the display stand, I filled up the cubbies with 16 types of shiney rocks. It was quite a sight. The owner was happy with the rocks and how the display was stocked. I just hope I spelled everything right.

When I was a kid I always loved the tumbled rock section of gift shop stores and I couldn't wait to get into them. Now I am on the other end. It's interesting to see what goes into setting up rock displays. Thanks for looking
Steve

Here's the ready newly stocked display:

I got to take over about half of it. It had some other rocks and things in the other cubbies (not mine). Here are the closeups of the rocks being cozy in their little homes:

Before all this happened I got to have a rock sorting party! Here they are all at once:

Sorting rocks is very calming and fun ;D

Here they are all bagged up and ready to go!

rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 17:46:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on Nov 30, 2011 17:46:53 GMT -5 Cool !! --paul
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colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 18:00:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on Nov 30, 2011 18:00:47 GMT -5 I'll bet your display is the favorite spot in the store. I

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 18:50:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Nov 30, 2011 18:50:45 GMT -5 Nice display Steve! I see Arizona's well represented there ;D Man you musta been tumbling overtime to put all that together!!
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NatureNut no longer being taken for granite Peace Member since November 2008 Posts: 7,893	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 19:35:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NatureNut on Nov 30, 2011 19:35:23 GMT -5 Awwww... so cool. Very nice! Jo

grayfingers Cave Dweller Member since November 2007 Posts: 4,575	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 19:39:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grayfingers on Nov 30, 2011 19:39:24 GMT -5 Nice display, good variety to choose from. How much are they charging per stone, all same price? Bill
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Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 22:27:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on Nov 30, 2011 22:27:19 GMT -5 What a fun thing to do. Awesome.
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paulshiroma has started giving rock gifts Psalm 145:1 Member since March 2011 Posts: 3,227	Tumbled stone display Nov 30, 2011 23:00:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by paulshiroma on Nov 30, 2011 23:00:10 GMT -5 That's great, Steve! Looks like you had a great time putting it together as well! Thanks for sharing the photos! Paul Off topic - that's a great avatar. What's your cat's name?

mjflinty spending too much on rocks Member since September 2011 Posts: 358	Tumbled stone display Dec 1, 2011 7:44:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mjflinty on Dec 1, 2011 7:44:09 GMT -5 Looks very well done to me. I'm curious too, if they are all the same price? Michael

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Tumbled stone display Dec 1, 2011 21:12:27 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Dec 1, 2011 21:12:27 GMT -5

Thanks for the nice comments. I was going to leave it up to the store owner to set the price. We actually sat down and counted each and every rock. It took a while. I am guessing around a dollar for a rock. We didn't sort them by type because I charged the same price per price per pound for all types.

Yeah Need, got a lot of Arizona rocks in there. A big thank you to Jamie and the Koning where a lot of the Arizona rocks came . from. The "prospector's mix" should really be called "Arizona mix" ;D Sure are lots of pretty rocks in AZ. I think I got most of the colors represented kids might like and kept it interesting.
Steve

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Tumbled stone display Dec 3, 2011 18:39:53 GMT -5

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Post by LarryS on Dec 3, 2011 18:39:53 GMT -5

Here in SoCal there is a rural desert town called Chiriaco Summit on I-10 heading towards Blythe. Stopped in there last year heading to Quartzsite and noticed they had a tumbled rock display. They had these little 2" vinyl bags that you can fill up for $5. Looked like aquarium rock to me. Yours looks like a better bargain for the kids.

LarryS

mohs In Memoriam RIP mohstly Member since January 2009 Posts: 19,412	Tumbled stone display Dec 4, 2011 10:40:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mohs on Dec 4, 2011 10:40:55 GMT -5 That's a great rock candy display Steve ! I was paying a buck a rock at the Az. Mining & Mineral Museum they'll move fast- so keep the tumbler rolling ! Ed
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	Tumbled stone display Dec 4, 2011 21:50:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Dec 4, 2011 21:50:49 GMT -5 It sure looks like you set them up with a beautiful display! I bet they sell pretty well too! Fran

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Tumbled stone display Dec 8, 2011 11:06:08 GMT -5

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Post by marinedad on Dec 8, 2011 11:06:08 GMT -5

nice job, i was one of those kids that couldn't wait to get to the polished rock bins, wait, i still am a big kid. if i spread all that rock on the kitchen table to sort i'd be looking out for the frying pan upside the head, lol.

desertdweller fully equipped rock polisher Member since August 2006 Posts: 1,803	Tumbled stone display Dec 9, 2011 13:41:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by desertdweller on Dec 9, 2011 13:41:32 GMT -5 RIght on Steve, Love the way the orbicular rhyolite turned out, you did a great job. Lots of the fortification stuff there, its all awesome!
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