Chris Parson Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Often, when i take pictures of my marbles, the marble will not settle in one particular spot. I’m sure that I’m not the only one with this world evolving and prime time news worthy problem. 😉 I have a few idéas that I’m sure will work but I’m curious; What do you put under your marbles to keep them still for the camera? Show and tell! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Try little o-rings like the type used in faucet repair. Marble-on!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Found an affordable metal table at Home Depot that had a shelf and a glass top. It fit my printer's tray perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 I agree with Art, anything like a rubber "O" ring or rubber stand works excellent. Prohibits the mib from rolling or moving. For pics I use a hard plastic "O" ring so I can easily rotate or position the mib. This is how I display all mine in either curios or display case shelves etc. besides the ones in cases. The rubber protects the mib from any possible scratching. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Got these off ebay 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jten Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 A 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jten Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, jten said: A A couple of my displays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, jten said: A Wow 👏😮 that is spectacular........thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I use these 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Pistol case W/ (Dimple Foam) Wall mount Displays Printers Block Drawers (Wall Mounted) Stand up Curio Display Cabinets Old Game Boxes (Cut to fit foam insert) Old Golf Ball Displays (Wall Mount) Old rotating Thimble Display Old Gumball Machines 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Parson Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Mojo said: I use these I have seen those on your photos but what are they? 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 I used a hollow tube metal tube, ~3ft long, jammed it into the grass and set the marble on top. With my whopping 5MP camera at the time, thought these turned out pretty true to condition and colors as seen in-hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 The seller i buy from on ebay started out by making golf ball displays, then shifted to marbles using smaller recesses. He has a sliding Plexiglas cover for dust control, Also good for earthquakes:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Storage or display 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Oregon Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 An example 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Parson Posted August 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 5 hours ago, I'llhavethat1 said: I used a hollow tube metal tube, ~3ft long, jammed it into the grass and set the marble on top. With my whopping 5MP camera at the time, thought these turned out pretty true to condition and colors as seen in-hand. Smart! And you get a nice bokeh as well with all focus just on the marble. 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted August 4, 2021 Report Share Posted August 4, 2021 Nothing like actual full sunlight on a marble. ☀️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Bought some new things at the hardware store yesterday, the rings i normal use are expensive little things , like 12 euro for nearly 50 of them Now i have bought this....100 pieces for 5 euro , i can separate them and i have 200 cups...and its plastic so better for the marble i guess 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Parson Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 7:08 PM, akroorka said: Try little o-rings like the type used in faucet repair. Marble-on!! On 8/3/2021 at 9:10 PM, Chad G. said: I agree with Art, anything like a rubber "O" ring or rubber stand works excellent. Prohibits the mib from rolling or moving. For pics I use a hard plastic "O" ring so I can easily rotate or position the mib. This is how I display all mine in either curios or display case shelves etc. besides the ones in cases. The rubber protects the mib from any possible scratching. I have seen small, transparent silicone o-rings... That feels like my thing. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Plastic rings for window shades . White ones. Just ordered some clear ones about $7 for a 100. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad G. Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 A lighted stand I repurposed for larger mibs over 1 1/2" I cut out some foam to fit around top, made for a good lighted stand & also worked well for seeing any interior structure. I made a bunch of these, kinda like Christmas year round !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Great light box and a great marble as well Chad. If anyone out there is not familiar with these, you will be if you start looking. Akro made a lot of them and I cannot ever get enough. The crystal are quite common although some slags were made--I have a green/white combo. No marks makes them a cheap purchase. They are candle holders that are made perfect for holding big marbles--a 5/8 will stand on top nicely but I would not go much smaller. They were made to reflect/collect light . Some of the coolest crystal glass items by Akro to look at IMHO, simple but well made, they feel polished. The images show a 1 3/8 corkscrew on top for reference. I have a 2 1/4 inch handmade that sits on it quite comfortably--at least in Wisconsin home of very few earthquakes. Display--On!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I saw some pictures of collectors that use a gumballmachine as marble display stand I thought....let me follow that lead when i saw this minnie mouse thing It works 🥳 , nice for the All Reds 👌😎👍 20210829_123629.mp4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marbleized Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Mojo said: I saw some pictures of collectors that use a gumballmachine as marble display stand I thought....let me follow that lead when i saw this minnie mouse thing It works 🥳 , nice for the All Reds 👌😎👍 20210829_123629.mp4 So cute!! Great idea for those extra non-mint marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 5:52 AM, Mojo said: I saw some pictures of collectors that use a gumballmachine as marble display stand I thought....let me follow that lead when i saw this minnie mouse thing It works 🥳 , nice for the All Reds 👌😎👍 20210829_123629.mp4 I decided to use my "Jelly Belly" jelly bean machine for marble display too a little while back. They have always been a favorite around here with their 50 original flavors for years. Found mine at an antique mall for only a few bucks. You should try some, Joep! I'm sure you could find them online 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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