Collecting

When building up a marble collection, a collector might wish to let friends behold a German Sulphide or a vintage Akro Agate. Or, a collector may simply wish to share his fascination with all....

Sports memorabilia are among the most highly coveted items by collectors. This goes well beyond sports cards, signed balls or other more conventional collectibles. Signed jerseys are in high...

A colorful antique pot collection can liven up any corner of your house. Whether it's Fiesta or Bückeberg, antique pottery can be displayed in almost any part of your home with success. The...

This article will tell you how to preserve gold.

You no longer have to let your prized stamp collection be hidden away out of site. Display it in a frame, so visitors to your home or office can enjoy it as well. They also make gifts for...

Searching for a beer bottle display case building plan may prove a limited effort. Beer bottles are a very specific item, falling into the category of bottle collecting. Beer bottle display cases...

Many times our coin collections are in those blue or green folders and stored away out of sight. This idea will help qwell that urge to show off your prized collection in your home. Maybe you...

After you have put in the time and effort to put together a nice collection of knives, you may find yourself needing a good way to organize them. Proper organization will allow both you as the...

You have many choices to make when considering a flag display case. Select everything, including size, materials and style, to best represent your memory. Include pictures or other pieces you've...

If you are the lucky owner of a souvenir spoon collection, you can drag it out of the basement and put it on display for all to see! Old wooden racks are a thing of the past. Use your spoons to...

Whether you collect vintage hats, cowboy hats, or baseball caps, you need a way to store, care for and display your hats. Moreover, you may want a display that is a bit more unusual than a basic...

Antique keys come in a variety of shapes and sizes, designed to open everything from suitcases to cabinets. Collecting and displaying antique keys is an interesting hobby. There are a number of...

Numismatic supplies cover more than just collecting coins. Currency aficionados rely on these items to protect their most prized items. Here is how to find the right numismatic supplies.

This article will introduce you to proper storing and displaying practices in fine coin collection's.

Vintage postcards are a collector's item, a treasure for home-schooler's and a blast for crafter's. One of the resources below cites vintage postcards as the # 3 most collected item in the...

Perhaps you are a collector, you want to display your collection of medals or, perhaps, when your great-great Uncle So-and-So left you his Navy medals, you did not know what to do with them. In...

For many of us those "lost marbles" soon become a collection. My fascination with marbles started when I was but a child and found a fascination with the round orbs of glass that...

Knowing how to best display a quality diecast model can be a challenge. If you have several of them to display together, then you may want---or need---to take a different approach than if you are...

Do you love decorating your things with stickers that display funny or inspirational messages? Do you ever wish your sticker could display a saying you personally selected, along with the...

For many years, I've collected vintage canning jars. They bring back memories of pantries stocked with homegrown food to carry the family over the winter months. Maybe you also collect these...

There are two ways you can make a display case to showcase your NASCAR memorabilia. One way is to make a box display case with shelves to highlight more than one item. Another type of display case...

Many people who operate model train layouts also want to display certain locomotives and cars that are either collectible or not suited to the layout. Some modelers buy wall-mounted cases that...

If you're a Pez collector, then you already know how difficult it can be to find the perfect type of shelf to display your collection. Standard shelves tend to be too wide and bulky causing...

Do you have a collection of vintage watches you want displayed in a case, either at home or perhaps in your store? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a portable...

Do you have a small collection of model cars you want to display in a nice wooden display case? These instructions are for building a 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall display unit able to hold cars up...

Want to build a display unit for your small collectibles? This article walks you through step-by-step instructions on building a medium-sized display case measuring 3 feet wide by 3 feet tall with...

A memory display case showcases your favorite treasures. Items like a great-grandmother's brooch, an ancient arrowhead or a wedding corsage that won't fit within the pages of a scrapbook find a...

This ehow article will give you easy step by step directions on how to start a collection of your favorite item or items. This is one of my favorite topics.

Gave you always wanted to display items of your favorite team or sport? It can make an attractive display in your home!

Barbie is an icon to most American little girls, as well as a collector's item that is worth preserving. To keep such a collectible in good condition, it is essential to store it in a safe place. ...

Glass dome display pieces can beautifully display memorabilia, collections and your own art pieces. They protect and house these items in a striking domed glass cover that sets into a base. They...

You're running a booth at a trade show or convention. Maybe it's a fantasy football convention or a sports show. Maybe your booth is aimed for a career fair or a national convention for lawyers...

Do you have a lot of antiques and collectibles sitting around your house collecting dust? Would you like to make some money off of them without doing to much work? Set up a booth at an Antique...

Some people collect marbles, baseball cards or stamps. Collecting knives is a whole different kind of hobby. The options for knife collecting are many. Al Mar knives are quite desirable for most...

Collectors know that there is more to their coveted treasures than simply amassing more and more. Collecting something can provide a hobby, encourage social interaction, serve as an investment...

Many people love to collect. From art to jewelry to picture frames, there is something to fit everyone’s tastes. A favored option for displaying collectibles is trinket boxes. These...

The name Faberge still elicits a sense of regal beauty, awe, and majesty in the minds of individuals all over the world. An exquisite jeweler to the Russian royal family, Carl Faberge became best...

Some say collecting is an art, while others think that the real art happens when you display your collectibles. Choosing a way to display your precious and unique items can be a difficult task. ...

There is nothing better to protect your collectibles or artwork than glass. Whether it's a dome, cube, box or frame, glass keeps dust and dirt (not to mention finger prints) from your unique and...

Learn tips on how to display antique flow blue china dishes in this free video guide to collectors plates & porcelain dinnerware.

Learn how to display antique crocks in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Displaying antique and collectible clocks; tips, tricks and more in this free clock collecting video from an antiques expert.

Learn how to display antique iron stone in this free video on antique collecting and appraisal.

Learn about how to display your ruby flash glass antiques in this free video clip.

Learn how to display antique pink luster in this free video on antique collecting and appraisal.

Are you itching to start a collection? Here are some useful tips on how to start a collection.

Display cabinets are a wonderful way to exhibit your personal sports memorabilia such as medals and trophies. The added protection an enclosed case offers is usually desired by collectors who want...

Building a display case for that special wood baseball bat is an excellent way to preserve your memories forever. A display case prevents misuse of the item, prevents accidental damage, and even...

Whether its an autographed collectible, or the bat from your child’s first home run, keeping a bat in a display case is an important part of the presentation. A display case instantly lets...

You've spent years collecting toys and making sure that the packages stay pristine and unopened. But you feel that you should be sharing them with everyone instead of keeping them hidden away. In...