Need Help - Chachapoyan Temple Block Display

[temple_runner]

Hey guys,

A few years ago I bought one of the Chachapoyan Temple "stone" blocks that rigor was selling. Ever since then it's sat securely in a box since I haven't found a great display for it. The styrofoam is very fragile, so I would need it to be covered in one of those glass-type displays. Does anyone have experience with these or could recommend some quality ones?

Thanks.

[Indiana Jeff]

I'm guessing you mean a shadowbox display? Basically a picture frame that's extra deep.

You can find them at most craft stores and online. The depth may be tricky depending on how thick the block is. You can have a custom one built at stores that do framing, but that can get pricey.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[temple_runner]

I've been looking around since I posted this and it seems like a football, helmet, or basketball display might work well for this. I'll have to take the block in to determine if it'll fit.

[Indiana Jeff]

If you want to display the block vertically or propped at an angle, then, yes, a box used for a helmet or ball could be a good way to go.

I default to displaying any prop that's reasonably flat on a wall. I just don't have the shelf/table space for the size box you'd be using. Plus, in this instance the block was wall set dressing so make sense to me to display it on a wall.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[temple_runner]

The problem is how to affix it to the inside of shadowbox if you do that without damaging the prop.

[Indiana Jeff]

Could you use tacks or pins through the back of the shadow box into the back of the block to suspend it in place? I assume the block doesn’t weigh much so there won’t be a lot of force on the pins.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Michaelson]

Drop Tennessee Smith a PM and ask him how he built his and mine. He did a GREAT job!

Reg! Michaelson

[Mike]

I had a custom case made for mine by Tom Spina Designs. Fits it perfectly and didn’t cost much more than a pre-made trophy case (football or book) would be.

[temple_runner]

I had a custom case made for mine by Tom Spina Designs. Fits it perfectly and didn’t cost much more than a pre-made trophy case (football or book) would be.

Thanks for the insight. I will drop him a line.

[temple_runner]

So, I went to Michaels store today and found a glass football case that worked perfectly. And for only $30!

It has a small plastic piece to suspend the block in mid-air, as well as a mirrored background.

[Indiana Jeff]

That’s perfect. I misunderstood to what block you were referring. I thought you had one of the wall face masks from inside the temple.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff