![]() ![]() Check out all the things you can do in the Des Moines metro this long holiday weekend. On the non-patriotic side, see "Ain't Too Proud," the Broadway production showcasing The Temptations, the shenanigans of Dude Perfect of YouTube fame, or Billy Bob Thornton and his band play. ![]() End the evening with music and a fireworks display at Winterset Cidery and on Monday, catch performances by Girls Rock! Des Moines and The Punching Pandas in West Des Moines. Kick off the Independence Day weekend with a visit to Living History Farms in Urbandale on Saturday to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a parade and games. Just because the Fourth of July falls on a Tuesday doesn’t mean you have to wait until then to celebrate. If you sign up for our newsletter, you get a whole list of fun places to go, things to do, what to eat, and more early Thursday morning in your inbox. Recently, we've written about karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, Black-owned businesses, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. ![]() If you want to stay on top of all the fun things to do in Des Moines, sign up for Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register that showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. I hope I have helped in giving you at least one or two ideas in helping you display your rocks and minerals.View Gallery: Our best photos from 2022 Yankee Doodle Pops in Des Moines For many of us though, we are lucky we can find just about anything online to purchase. ![]() If you are a DYI type of person then you might be able to create some of your own rock and mineral displays. I have gone over my top 5 favorite ways to display my rocks and minerals. There are many different ways to display your rocks and minerals. If I build or run into any absolutely great finds on this display medium, I’ll let you know. Chances are you might not be to particular about this and the size of the bowl or dish will be your main thought.Ĭurrently I do not have any recommendations for a bowl or a dish and chances are you might have better ideas than myself on this display medium. When it comes to this type of display, you may want to consider if the rocks or minerals might damage your bowl or dish. A bowl or a dish is a popular way to display some of your favorite rocks or minerals and you don’t need anything too specific. Rock and mineral display bowls or dishes are nothing really to markedly different than any other bowl or dish. Rock and Mineral Display Bowls and Dishes I do plan on making one, hopefully in the future, out of wood and doing some scroll saw work on it. In many cases it needs to be very stable as that rock or mineral will likely be very expensive.Īt this time I do not have any recommended stands for someone who wants a rock or mineral display stand. Many like a very ornate and beautiful stand to display their prized rock or mineral. The only catch to this is that typically the display is difficult to match to your rock or mineral when purchasing.Īnother item of interest when choosing a display stand for your rock or mineral will be how the stand looks. Single display stands are a great way to display that nice rock or mineral specimen you love. The put the rock or mineral on its own and make it the only focal point in a surrounding area. Rock and Mineral Display Standsĭisplay stands for rocks and minerals are a great way to display one really nice specimen. This set has a variety of different sizes and will display your collection nicely. They are similar to the one featured above with the marbles and other rocks in it. These “spaghetti” jars are not too bad as a display for rocks and minerals. Some of my favorite display jars are Borosilicate Glass Cylinders can be obtained here at Amazon. ![]()
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