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Potential Display Pieces Jul 8, 2019 11:00:29 GMT -5 Fossilman and miket like this

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Was given these potential display pieces this AM.

Photos show what is there. The rack and pail have some rust. I am thinking that they need to be cleaned, remove rust and repaint.
The board with wire mesh just needs to be cleaned. Maybe apply a finish to the wood areas.

So, I have several colors of spray paint. Matte Black, Cream, Light Tan and Light Sage. What color would you paint them?

I love the pail, as it could be used to carry items in to shows and then used for displaying some pieces.

Recent changes to my lifting restrictions are preventing me from using some of my heavier display pieces, so these are perfect. Very light weight. Just want them to look nice.

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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Potential Display Pieces Jul 8, 2019 11:28:28 GMT -5 Fossilman and fernwood like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2019 11:28:28 GMT -5 I'd go with black. It tends to disappear as a background better than other colors/shades.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,930	Potential Display Pieces Jul 8, 2019 12:11:05 GMT -5 fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 8, 2019 12:11:05 GMT -5 I would take a wire brush to it and spray some matte clear on the screen and then just do a warm stain on the wood.

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Potential Display Pieces Jul 8, 2019 12:25:26 GMT -5 rockjunquie likes this

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Jul 8, 2019 12:11:05 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

I would take a wire brush to it and spray some matte clear on the screen and then just do a warm stain on the wood.

Yes, that was what I was thinking for that piece. Have the stain and satin clear coat.

stardiamond gets rocks for Christmas Member since July 2007 Posts: 6,085	Potential Display Pieces Jul 8, 2019 13:51:57 GMT -5 Fossilman and fernwood like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stardiamond on Jul 8, 2019 13:51:57 GMT -5 Black is good. I made deer cages to protect rose bushes and chose black. It's least intrusive.
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accidentalrockhound fully equipped rock polisher I come in peace, Take me to your rock piles. Member since August 2016 Posts: 1,595	Potential Display Pieces Jul 28, 2019 8:40:48 GMT -5 via mobile fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by accidentalrockhound on Jul 28, 2019 8:40:48 GMT -5 The wire basket is so neat. I have one like it and it looks good with larger rocks in it. Nice addition’s for free😊
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Potential Display Pieces Jul 28, 2019 8:43:34 GMT -5 accidentalrockhound likes this

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Jul 28, 2019 8:40:48 GMT -5 accidentalrockhound said:

The wire basket is so neat. I have one like it and it looks good with larger rocks in it. Nice addition’s for free😊

I am slowly transforming these. Thinking I will just clean up the wire basket and clear coat it. Use it to transport some pieces. Then turn upside down and hang earrings/pendants from it. Maybe put something on top.

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	Potential Display Pieces Jul 28, 2019 8:52:49 GMT -5 fernwood likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Jul 28, 2019 8:52:49 GMT -5 Black is always a great color.....
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Potential Display Pieces Jul 28, 2019 9:08:55 GMT -5 drocknut likes this

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Post by fernwood on Jul 28, 2019 9:08:55 GMT -5

I cleaned up the blue piece. Sanded to remove rust. Sprayed a Rustoleum primer on it. Now waiting until pay day to get some black paint.
The pieces with the wire mesh were given a good scrub with Murphy's. All the screws sticking out removed. The mesh cleaned. It has been so humid here, that the wood is still not totally dry. Once it dries, might stain it. Or, since it is a nice honey pine color, might just apply some furniture oil. Then apply brass hinges.

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