(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best home decor accents

So, full disclosure this (and morning Uber rides to work when it's cold) is my biggest personal struggle, budget wise. That said, there are stretches of weeks/months where I'm damn near perfect with it and I can share those tips :)

So, the biggest thing for me is that I make sure that I've packed a snack to eat at 3pm every day. Even if I'm not hungry and even if I don't want that snack, I eat it. Because when I leave work at 6, I'm not so terribly hungry that even just boiling water for Kraft Mac n' Cheese is too much time/effort and "terribly hungry" is when the cravings get you and next thing you know, you're spending $25 on fancy ramen.

My personal go-to is sliced up red peppers and hummus or tzatziki sauce (which I rarely have at home so it's usually hummus). Protein is key to maintain the feeling of fullness, and the bulk of the vegetable satiates you. But it could be anything: mini Babybel cheeses (this is actually my go-to for breakfast-- some kind of seasonal fruit and cheese), a small charcuterie plate with olives and cured meats... whatever, get creative, don't ignore your calorie/ nutrition goals (this is why peppers and hummus are the best IMO)--just make sure it'll hold up in the fridge from Sunday- Friday and prepare enough to grab and go in the morning or keep in the work fridge and set a daily reminder for mandatory snacktime.

I've also started to make my own hummus, using this recipe1 (but I'm lazy and buy canned chickpeas--I do remove the skins). I can tweak it to my exact specifications and can make a whole lot of the stuff for very little money (compared to the store brands, the major ones of which I've never really loved). I'm not saying you have to do it, but it's something I've come to enjoy and makes me look forward to mandatory snacktime because I'm damn proud of the stuff.

Which goes into a more general tip: learn to cook some basics/ easy go-tos and make them yours and make them your favorite versions of said food (or at least your favorite available). A bit tricky for NYC when there's awesome food everywhere but you can do it.

Make use of that freezer. I have a go-to recipe for Mexican shredded chicken that I'll make pounds of in one go, and then freeze the extras in freezer friendly quart ziplocks (freeze them "thin" so defrosting takes 10 minutes in room temperature water. There are a million different receipes for this concept. Some limey and cilantro-y, some tomatoey and cuminy. Here's a quick and effective way to get an airtight seal and avoid freezer burn. Make a bunch of different types This then can turn into whatever. Stuff a quesadilla, make enchiladas, make some soup, mix in with rice, eat on top of a bed of spinach. Ditto with some sort of spiced ground beef (or turkey).

In addition, if you always have a couple chicken breasts and a pound of ground beef/ turkey in the freezer (take out of original packaging, put in freezer friendly ziplocks, save as thin as possible for space concerns and also ease of defrosting), and even a sort-of stocked pantry, you'll have the ability to "wing it"/ get creative/ bail yourself out in a pinch (my dinner last night: my "emergency lazy food" package of herb and butter Rice a Roni with sliced chicken breast. Not a restaurant replacement but it was fast and I saved myself $20).

Try to always have some basics on hand. Whatever your "basics" wind up being, that will be personal based on your taste and your easy go-tos. For us, it's rice and tortillas (married to a Central American, my favorite food is Mexican, so your mileage may vary, most people seem to gravitate to bread and pasta). We always have a couple different kinds of shredded cheese on hand. Ditto with sour cream-- there's always at least some in the house. We always get a package of spinach, green onions and a lot of limes at the store (and often some extra red peppers) because we've found we use them up every time. We also make sure that the onion, garlic and egg reserves never go down (these items keep for weeks if stored properly). Oh, and canned tomatoes and black beans. Always have a ton of those. I have a lot of homemade chicken stock in the freezer (whenever I make a whole chicken, I put the bones and vegetable scraps in the slow cooker for 12 hours. Boom. Chicken broth), but you could keep canned on hand or "better than bouillon". This helps with soup and also adding flavor to whatever you're cooking. We've got a nice collection of spices and oils and vinegars which helps. Most of this keeps for a long time and can be morphed into anything AND goes well with our standard go-tos.

Once you get your basics to where you like them, you'll start to feel a bit silly going out to get X because it's really just ABC mixed together and you've got A and B in the home and you could pick up C right now for $2 AND yours tastes better. It's also fun and a challenge to learn new things and even more fun to follow a recipe exactly the first time and then make it yours the second. Also, give yourself a bit of leeway. This is "never eat out again" this is "stop paying 10x the price for something I can easily make at home, probably better". You love Indian? Go for it. Top notch sushi? Cool. But you do not need a $20 hamburger. Or Tex-Mex (authentic Mexican food is certainly something worth spending on). Or...whatever.

For inspiration, and bang-up awesome recipes, can't go wrong with America's Test Kitchen. Get a trial subscription or ask for one for the holidays.

Oh, also (sorry, I'm rambling). BUY GOOD SALT. Forget anything iodized. You don't have to break the bank but get some descent fleur de sel. Then don't be afraid to use it. Keep it in something like this, right by where you cook. Go talk to the people at the fancy salt store linked here. They'll back me up on this. Part of why you crave eating out so much is because they season their food properly and there is a 90% chance that you do not (most people don't, from a fear-of-salt thing from the 60s/70s that was the low fat diet scam of its day). You're addicted, basically. A couple weeks of home cooking will break that, especially if you're providing yourself a good substitute. Salt is not evil, and I can guarantee you that even if you feel like you're using a heavy hand in your kitchen, you probably won't be using as much as restaurants anyway.

You need to acquire a kombucha scoby first. You can buy it online or grow one from a bottle. For me, what I did was get a bottle of original GT (the silver and blue bottle, it's unflavored. You must use original/unflavored) and pour everything out into a quart-sized jar. When purchasing, look for a bottle with the most amount of yeast strands inside. They are on the bottom of the bottle. The bigger the clump of strands, the better it is for brewing kombucha. Some people say you cannot brew kombucha with a regular bottle of GT since they changed the formulation a few years ago, but I did in Februrary. I like to think it's because I grabbed the one with the biggest/most yeast strands LOL. When growing the scoby, you can use a smaller cup than a quart-sized jar, but be mindful that the scoby will grow on the top so if you use a small cup, the scoby will be small. I kept it on the counter, covered with a tightly-woven cloth and rubber band for until it grew about 1/4" thick. Here's a video in case anyone is more visual

You will need a 1 gallon jar (or two gallon, but standard is 1 gallon), tea, and sugar. I use only plain green tea (no flavors since flavored might induce mold) and white sugar. Some people highly recommend organic sugar. RecipeMake sure the tea is COMPLETELY cool before adding it into the jar. If it is hot, it may kill your scoby. All tea + sugar that touches the scoby must be room temperature.

Keep the kombucha covered with a tightly-woven cloth (no lid) with rubber band and in the dark preferably away from chemicals. It takes about 10-15 days or longer to brew usually, but it can be as short as 5 days or as long as 3 weeks. It all depends on how strong the scoby is. If you want to taste it, get a straw and put it in to take a sip underneath the scoby. Don't be alarmed if the scoby falls down if you do this (it acts like a barrier) because it will either rise up again OR form a new scoby on top. If the brew tastes too sweet, it needs to ferment longer. If it tastes very watery, don't fret, it sometimes goes through a weird VERY watery stage during fermentation....it simply needs to ferment more.

The reason why I recommend a 2 gallon jar is if you intend to brew seriously (more than 6 months) as you brew, the scoby will get thicker and thicker. Each new batch will also lead to a formation of a new scoby on top. After a lot of research, I decided that it wouldn't be good for me to touch the scobies in fear of contamination so I leave all the scobies inside of the jar. As you can imagine, it takes up a sizable amount of room after a while (1/4 of my 1-gallon jar is scobies!). I do need to repot at least 1 in a scoby hotel in case anything happens, but that's just a backup if my kombucha gets moldy (very rare due to acidity levels).

I bought an auto-siphon for bottling. I highly recommend it. It keeps everything much more sanitary when bottling and is easy. For my first batch, I tried to pour the kombucha in my 1-gallon jar into a bottle using a funnel. It was a REAL pain. Would never do it again. Here's a link to the auto-siphon and a video so you can see how amazing it is. Autosiphon However.... if you want to save money and buy the exact SAME thing for slightly cheaper ($16.95 currently with free shipping), buy it here. You want to get the Size: Mini 3/8", No Clamp, and "Add 5." The Add 5 is 5 feet of tubing so when you get it, I recommend cutting it in half to be 2-2.5 feet of tubing.

For the 2nd fermentation to create carbonation, which isn't necessary but some prefer it, I buy swing-top bottles. I bought mines at TJ Maxx for about $2 each (1 Liter since that's all they had). It might seem difficult to open if you don't know how to, but once you know how, it's super easy.

Sorry if this seems a bit out of order, but I hope I explained a lot. Kombucha Kamp is a great resource and I do believe in not refrigerating scobies. If you take a break from brewing, just add some fresh tea + sugar (same ratio as making kombucha) and let it sit, checking up on it every so often to make sure it doesn't evaporate. I've done it personally for about 2 months and my kombucha was fine (took about 5 days longer to brew, but its fine). I wouldn't refrigerate the scoby because I heard it can grow mold if you do. By the way, mold is fuzzy, green, or black. If you have any concerns about it being moldy, please look at pictures online of kombucha scobies before throwing a batch out. When I first started, the early formations of scoby (blotchy on the surface) made me think it was molded, but it wasn't :)

You may get a dud batch or two taste-wise. If this happens, just remove about 50-75% of the liquid and put new tea+sugar water. Practice makes perfect, yet sometimes humidity/temperature levels can cause a dud (strong sulfur taste... thankfully it was just one batch).

I hope this helps! There are so many resources online and once you get it started, it's as easy as just refilling the 1 gallon (or 2 gallon) jar with more tea+sugar water and waiting for it to ferment.

---**edited to replace cheesecloth with tightly-woven cloth. Personally, I use a tea towel. A cheesecloth may have holes big enough to allow fruit flies to come in. Also added that all tea (tea+ sugar) that will be contact with the kombucha scoby must be cooled down to room temperature or it may kill the scoby.

I don't have time to make sure it's comprehensive and everything but I can throw some stuff together real quick:


Knives

You really only need 2, a chef's knife and serrated knife. A pairing knife is occasionally useful but rarely necessary. If you really like sharp knives, buy a whetstone and learn to sharpen, cheap knives can get just as sharp as expensive ones.

• https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Fibrox-Chefs-Knife-8-Inch/dp/B008M5U1C2
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Update-International-KP-05-German-Offset/dp/B0029SMITC/
  
• If you want a pairing knife, just buy an ultra cheap one, it's not something that really needs to be sharp
  
• Here's a cheap and decent whetstone if you want to learn to sharpen knives. Def recommend doing that, there's a million Youtube vids about it, not that hard really https://www.amazon.com/Sharpening-Whetstone-Non-Slip-Sharpener-Waterstone/dp/B074YJRL7T
  
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  Pots and Pans
  
  You need four or five things here. I'd say your mainly looking for a large saute pan, a stock pot, and a sauce pan. If you cook eggs you can grab a non-stick saute pan too. Don't use non stick pans for things that don't stick to pans. They wear out fast and they're garbage when they lose their coating. Oh and a sheet pan.
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Finish-Aluminum-Frying-Commercial/dp/B002AGY7OW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=aluminum+saute+pan&qid=1563996953&s=home-garden&sr=1-3
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Standard-12-Quart-Stainless-Stockpot/dp/B01M7RNBZA/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-719-16-Classic-Stainless-Saucepan/dp/B00008CM69/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sauce+pot&qid=1563997129&s=home-garden&sr=1-3
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Standard-02569-Nonstick-Anodized/dp/B079ZLDG14/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/New-Star-Foodservice-36831-Commercial/dp/B009LA10OA/
  
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  Other Shit
  
  
• Possibly the most useful cooking thing ever https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Commercial-Products-FG1962000000-Silicone/dp/B0000CFO2S
  
• Cheese grater, garlic press, zester all in one https://www.amazon.com/Microplane-40020-Classic-Zester-Grater/dp/B00004S7V8
  
• A wooden spoon, like any wooden spoon
  
• A spoon with holes in it, you probably have one already
  
• A sturdy metal spatula, like this https://www.amazon.com/Winco-TN719-Hamburger-Turner-6-Inch/dp/B001VZAKGM (fucking lol at calling that a "harmburger turner")
  
• Any type of cutting board is fine as it long as it's not glass or marble or something (those are probably the best example of conning rich people with an actively horrible product)
  
• This is better than any colander out there and has other uses too https://www.amazon.com/New-Star-Foodservice-34127-Perforations/dp/B009LLIJCA
  
• Some kitchen scissors, any are fine but these are nice https://www.amazon.com/Joyce-Chen-51-0621-Unlimited-6-25-Inch/dp/B0009XYW9
  
• Any knife steel, a cheap one like this is fine https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Knife-Sharpening-Rod/dp/B07J1TZ4DK/
  
• A ladle and a whisk, you probably already have them
  
• A cheap immersion blender is a great alternative to ridiculously expensive food processors/blenders
  
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  This is just suggestions if you don't have the stuff already, I think the real bottom line is that the stuff you already have is likely fine, and being a good cook is about knowledge and technique and putting effort into tasty food for people you care about, not gear.

I love the left side of the room. The right side all looks like it came from grandmas guest room. Which it potentially all did... as did my entire first college bedroom, but it's be easy to liven that up and make it yours. You have a pretty cool minimalist, tech vibe going with that desk, lamp and chair. Keeping the other side of the room more simple will let more exciting things be the center of attention.

With the bedspread, a solid light gray is always safe- you could throw that cool blanket on top in the winter too. It lets you get some bright pillows to add color if you want. With the lamp, a cheap way to go would just to get a more simple lamp shade. Something Light gray or white with some texture would be a start.

After that, some blackout curtains and a long curtain rod would be awesome. I imagine it really opening up the feel of the room.

Now plants, it's crazy how much it really livens up a room. If light is low, give this article a read. You'll find something at Home Depot or Lowes that you can take care of. Put some smaller ones on one or two cheap shelves with what ever other cool nicknacks you start gathering at school and it'll feel like a castle man.

I see a lot of stuff about wall decor on here. Get a poster or two if you want, maybe a mirror. Old maps are cool too. Find an old map of whatever town you're in or from. Maybe a cool (quite) wall clock, but don't go crazy; college dorms can start feeling like dungeons when the walls get too crowded.

I'm actually trying to do some jewelry photography myself.

The first method I tried is shooting on glass with diffuser panels. Then underneath the glass, I had another diffuser panel with a bright continuous light right behind it. That made the background pure white. There were no shadows because it was on glass. And the reflection doesn't show up if the background is bright enough. Unfortunately, using this method, there were a ton of reflections that I couldn't really control.

So then I tried shooting inside a light box. I cut a hole the size of my lens in a piece of big white cardboard. So the only reflection what would show up is the lens, which is easy to spot remove in photoshop. Inside the lightbox, I have the piece of jewelry on a piece of acrylic. Something like this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Medium-Profile-Riser-Clear-Acrylic/dp/B0095MH2ZU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485548418&sr=8-1&keywords=clear+risers

To make the background pure white, I put a light underneath the lightbox (I put the lightbox on top of a cardboard box with a hole it in). Then I also put a light right against the back of the lightbox. So the bottom and the back of the lightbox are very bright and make the background pure white (or very close to it so that you can just fix the levels in photoshop).

Here are some test shots I did recently:
http://imgur.com/a/DS6SI

The last one was done without a lightbox. It makes the gem stones look much more dynamic, but the lightbox makes the whole thing look cleaner and without any bad reflections. I might try and do multiple exposures so that I can get the best of both worlds with dynamic stones and also a clean overall look.

The main issue I'm having with the rings is that the clients wants the gem at the top and the band at the bottom. I've just been flipping them vertically in photoshop which looks alright, but sometimes it looks a bit funny because it's like a mirror image of the piece of jewelry. I might end up having to use wax or a fishing wire to get the rings to stand up properly in the correct orientation.

If anyone has any advice or tips for me as well, let me know. I'm not charging much ($15 per piece), and there were 37 pieces of jewelry to photograph... so my method can't take very long for each piece of jewelry.

edit: shooting with a Canon T5i at f/11, iso 100. Using a Canon 60mm f/2.8 macro lens. I'm using focus stacking also.

I have lots of movie/video game trinkets I like to display in my house but I am running out of room :/ so This [On the house needs list] would be super awesome to have because I can display more of my stuff instead of having it all crammed onto the book shelf in my room. Or the greeting cards on my main wishlist would be awesome I like sending cards to kids/adults here on reddit who post they don't get a lot of mail, having a hard time, etc. The pack comes with 36 which in the long run would save me some money because it would be almost ten dollars more getting them at the store.

Thanks for the contest!

I found these adhesive "Cup/Mug Hooks' at Canadian Tire, but I'm sure they're everywhere. 6/$3. Just line up a couple on the wall and it makes a decent little shelf for a book to sit on, and lean against the wall. You could add one to the top for extra fall-proofing, but these seem fine as is. I plan to arrange a few in a grid, should look pretty sharp. Also, easy to swap books out. Gotta get those nice covers outta the box, and onto the wall!
Pictures

This also looks pretty awesome, but a little more pricy. Stand and wall display combined.

correct, my process is: detach from plate into ipa bath #1, pick up and brush in bath with paintbrush to remove excess resin, bring over to waste bin, clip supports, wet sand base / areas to touch up, dip in ipa bath#1 again and paintbrush off any more excess resin exposed by removing supports and produced during wet sand, then final dip and paintbrushing in ipa bath #2 to ensure as little resin remains on the mini as possible.
in all honesty, after this process the model looks and feels clean and not tacky at all so unsure if it even needs a final cure, but i do it anyway, about 5-15 minute in my pot
and yes, all those turntables are a complete cluster of reviews, I honestly just closed my eyes and picked one that had prime shipping, lol pretty sure i got this one https://www.amazon.com/Display-Turntable-Battery-Rotating-Collection/dp/B072XJ55DG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=turning+display+stand+solar&qid=1564585668&s=gateway&sr=8-2

been looking for a 3.2L ultrasonic cleaner, but they are all like $70 or higher, trying to wait and see if i can catcha sale on one

We had 165 guests, and probably bought about 60-70lbs of candy (most websites recommend you have 0.5 lbs /person).

We used CVS and Amazon for bulk sized bags of the typical stuff (5lb bags of kitkat/reeses, peanut M&Ms, Haribo gummy bears and gummy cola; 1lb bags of Dove chocolate) and various online vendors for non-traditional gummy/licorice, since I'm a candy-fiend who wanted brand name, extensive, yet slightly outside-the-norm variety. We used Sweet Factory and Economy Candy, since they had the most extensive collection but there's a ton of different online vendors out there, that are all similarly priced, such as Candy Warehouse and Oriental Trading (good if you want to shop by color, and don't care about brand) We thought about springing for personalized M&M's, but found them kinda pricy and not worth it--since we had so many other types of candy, I doubt anyone would have noticed. If we were JUST doing M&M's, we probably would have done it, though I remember the shipping time taking awhile (at least in late April, during the start of wedding season)

Our candy was out the entire time, and at the end, all the chocolate was gone, most of the gummies were gone, and the licorice was eaten the least. The most popular of the unique candies were Gummy ice creams. We had about 10 or 15lbs left over, which we ate for a few days, then gave the remainder away.

All our glass jars came from various thrift stores and Michael's, and were a range of sizes, heights, and shapes. We got the scoops, bags, and a few plastic risers from Amazon, some trays from Ikea for the scoops, and then gave everything to our coordinator to set up and lay out, and let them figure out what looked best. It was a HUGE HUGE hit,and one of my favorite things to plan.

Redeeming qualities: the desk and the raw wood floorboards. Besides that, pretty much everything has to change. Here are some suggestions:

1. Remove the cardboard under the chair and the bed
   
2. Get a matching bed set
   
3. Wall art or posters
   
4. Get your clothes out of a cardboard box and put it in a closet or dresser (get one if you don't have one, they can be free or really cheap on CL)
   
5. Organize your desk. Get a paper organizer, pen cup, desk plant. A picture frame of loved ones will add some warmth.
   
6. With a room this small, I actually wouldn't suggest a rug. It seems unnecessary and would break up the room more than it needs to.
   
7. Clean your whiteboard regularly to keep it white. If you really wanna spend money, get a glass whiteboard.
   
8. Higher effort: paint either just the wall where the desk is, or just the two side walls
   
9. Higher effort: a floating bookshelf above your desk with tasteful stuff/plants would make the place warmer.
   
10. Higher effort: replace your white light fixture to something more modern or just simple. The tangled cord doesn't look good.
    
    Hopefully that's actionable and helpful.

Sorry, should've posted this right away!

I just got the bottles from Amazon, here They're actually really small, only about half a standard shot each, but I figured its probably for the best if we don't get hammered during our session :P

Mana Potion:

• Sprite
  
• Blue Curacao
  
• Dash of Peppermint Schnapps
  
• Dash of Vodka
  
  Health Potion:
  
  
• Cranberry Juice
  
• Butterscotch Schnapps
  
• Dash of Rum
  
  The health one's a little weird, but it ends up having an interesting licorice-y flavor. I'm definitely open to suggestions on it, though! And this only took me about a half hour total to make all these. It took a slightly steady hand, but I just filled them with my little measuring cup.
  
  Edit: Formating

Shelves- From 1-10 the difficulty level was about a 5 with my husband helping. In each bracket there are 3 holes you have to nail into the wall while keeping it even. Using a leveler helped greatly but it took both of us to be able to do it. I'm sure a more handy person wouldn't find it as difficult but I will say they weren't the most user friendly shelves. That said, it took about 45 minutes to do and it looks great! I would definitely say worth it.

• my mini keychain flashlight is one of the best things and very helpful for when I'm trying to key into my house when it's dark outside or looking for things in the car or really whatever. It's really bright and sturdy and you can replace the batteries.
  
  
• phone holder thing for the car gets used literally every time I drive, two years later is still gripping onto the vent like a champ, it fits my iphone 6s but also my dad's galaxy and my brother's note, all in all a really good way to be able to see music and google maps within reach and minimize distraction.
  
• I like these swing bottles that I originally bought to put my mouthwash in so it looked ~nicer~ in my bathroom, but after I ran out of mouthwash and didn't like that method, I rinsed it out and use them to hold water in beside my bed or keep water cold in the fridge, stuff like that.

challenge accepted
I want Jessica to make me a hat
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i realize i got a bit carried away.. but it was an almost 2 hours well spent. i hope you have a great day!

They were all super easy to hang up. I'll link the better ones than the ones I had to assemble myself. They are the same price. The square shelves are kind of cool but I would rather have more of the medium size one than the big ones (except for Mega Yarn Yoshi) wish there was a way to order just the medium sized ones. I'll be needed more shelves soon as I already didn't have space to hang my Skymiibo. They were the only ones so I didn't see the point in buying another set of shelves for 4 (8 with their vehicles) so I'm waiting for the 15 pre-orders I have to start coming in before I hang more shelves.

Greenco "U" shaped shelves:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019WROCMS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Melannco Square shelves:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SOUY1C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

these are awesome to put things in

Surprise me! Hope your room turns out awesome!

I used this guy which worked soooooo much better than using the "dip a string in lighter fluid" method.

I broke the project into 4 steps:

1. Use the Kinkajou device to score a line on the bottles.
   
2. Use cut grocery bags and painters tap to cover the labels (we found out the hard way that the water part ruins labels very quickly)
   
3. Do the actual cutting (AKA pour boiling water over the score line, then dip the bottle in a pitcher of ice water, repeat until it snaps at the score line)
   
4. Sand with 80, 100, and 150 grit sand paper.
   
   This was my end-result process. I tried a few different ways, but this was the most efficient. I started with about 50 bottles, and ended up with about 25, so I had about a 50% success rate, which I call a win! :D

I would love to have these cool 'floating' book shelves. They look awesome, and if you've got a lot of books and nowhere to put them, these would really help.

I'm a huge fan of floating "invisible" bookshelves. I have a series of these in my office that are staggered up the wall and it looks amazing. You really can't see the shelf; it looks like there are books floating on the wall. :)

I bought these, then I mixed some water, food colouring gel, and citric acid and eye dropper-ed it in. Then I dipped the cork in super glue and let it dry. I did that so the liquid wouldn't soak through the cork and discolour it.

Theeen I melted some sealing wax, dipped the cork in that and put it in the bottle and dripped (kinda) some more wax around the cork!

Hope that helps. :]

Give me a sketch Katie <3 :D I'd love a sketch of Dexter! Here's a really cool set of coasters made just like his box of blood slides! Thanks for the really cool contest <3

If you have an Amazon account, this one is fairly inexpensive and works well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VZAKGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's not as large or perfectly balanced as the pancake flipper many people recommend, but it's also 1/6 the price. For $5, it's great. You do want to sand down the sharp corners so they're not digging valleys in your seasoning - takes less than 3 minutes with a grinder or rasp.

I know old thread but I found the jars on amazon haha. Might make awesome little stocking stuffers. Package of 24 Small Mini Glass Jars with Cork Stoppers - Size: 1-1/2" Tall X 3/4 Inches Diameter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004ZXW4MK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_FQChybVCA09TQ

Hey to the person that asked about the Baphomet statue, here it is on Amazon. I'd highly recommend using Amazon Smile and set the donation to the Freedom From Religion Foundation (or TST or ACLU or wherever your black heart leads), that's how I ease my guilty conscience for using such a horrible company.

Not sure they sell the finish I have anymore. Great for easy access to frequently played records and display purposes.

https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Acrylic-Shelf-Retail-Display/dp/B019SBJDXQ/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1511760657&sr=8-14&keywords=acrylic+risers

This one's a half moon three-tier riser and it's glorious all by itself. Add Pops! and it'll be magic.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CB3P4V/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3341940462&pd_rd_wg=zJUNT&pf_rd_r=NXX95P1535CZFKZHSV8N&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B074CB3P4V&pd_rd_w=CK2gJ&pf_rd_i=acrylic+risers&pd_rd_r=09d82be9-3a41-435e-87ad-120a62e67528&ie=UTF8&qid=1511760657&sr=2

This one's more basic but perfect for your shelves. 12x8 fits Pops! ... 9x6 doesn't.

I suggest either:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074CGC4B7?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
Or: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZZ43PVC?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

Depending on what you're arranging. Admittedly not from Ikea, but they fit well and look nice.

It looks like it's these [Comic Mounts](http://www.ComicMount.com/ - NEW Adjustable Comic Book Frame Display Mounting System. "Two-in-one" is both a display and a shelf stand. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GP1HJQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OGEDAbRKSRJ0H). It's what I use too. They can be used to mount on the wall, or as a stand. They're pretty awesome.

My total is $18.20

7 CENTS AWAY!

cool hanging wall box shelves!, prime eligible.

I win? I win?

I've got one of these and love it. Have to give the lid a wipe down every now and then but otherwise it's great

https://www.amazon.com/Totally-Natural-Container-Magnetic-Organization/dp/B003PBHGHG

The style of bottle is commonly called "Swing Top". The bottles in the picture look like the ones sold by Ikea though I personally prefer the brand called "Bormioli Rocco" as they're constructed quite a bit better.

(Note: they're very expensive on Amazon, I usually buy them elsewhere, but I linked to Amazon since it's a good example).

All of me, loves all of you

/u/mrtheroring means a lot to me because I love him and he cuddles me when I'm grumpy. ;~;

Item!

I got something a lot like this from Amazon. Sturdy, looks good and holds my headset and headphones :)

Edit: snapped a pic. Link

I have this statue as well... It's made out of a nice quality resin of some type.

The pictures do it no justice; it's absolutely lovely: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQJ3AI3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P3wGDbE4ZF234

my aunt gave me this shelf for my birthday and i have my 9 winnie the pooh pops displayed on it in my dorm. if you have pops with the stands, they fit perfectly as well.

are there any good "now playing" record stands/art easels that people use besides the ikea one? i have the wire one from walmart and it's kinda flimsy. i just want something i can just drop my sleeves onto while playing a record. maybe one that holds more than one record in case i grab a few from the shelf. i've seen this but i dont $35 need it. i currently use something like this but it's too big. i like this idea but it doesnt look stable enough to just sit on a desk.

Wow, it's actually a better deal to get two of them than it is to get a single one.

24.99 for one, 37.99 for two.

This one also looks rather cool but VERY expensive.

Here's a cheaper one that looks nice enough to display amiibo.

Sure! It's a shadow box from Hobby Lobby. The magazine is mounted with this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GP1HJQG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The top loaders are here, I have a number of my Nintendo Powers in them:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LIX5QW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also put a 100% UV blocking film on the glass of the shadow box, and the top loading magazine sleeve is UV blocking as well. Glad you like it!

It's difficult because the wire is so short between the throttle and stick and the bottom of both is so oddly shaped. I bought a couple of bookshelf thingies https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0053GBBJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1501712365&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=invisible+bookshelf&dpPl=1&dpID=21ChSNqkJcL&ref=plSrch. Drilled them and attached to my chair arms via some brackets that could release pretty easily https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00TTZRADW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and velcro'd the hotas onto the shelves. It's not that elegant but allows for a nice boost in immersion. The wire goes across your lap though, which is awkward. I did see a guide once for extending it...

In the span of you posting your first comment and now I found and bought these same lil dudes on amazon! Should work quite nicely!

3.5" Clear Plastic Easels or Stand/Plate Holders to Display Pictures, Placecards, or Other Items at Weddings, Home Decoration, Birthdays, Tables (12 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011M794PG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rZxLBbQ53XNDZ

It looks nice.

A suggestion would be maybe try to add some risers like this one to each shelf to show them all off a little better.

KAIU Vinyl Record Storage - Solid Wood with Crystal Clear Acrylic Holder - Premium Design, Perfect 12" LPs or 7" Singles Display Unit - Stores and Sup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6VB6LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_pSUbJAOmHUkbx

Not DIY but I use these and love them. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019SBJDXQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

Winco 6"x3" hamburger turner: This thing is heavy and not flexible. Winco is generally great, they make no-frills heavy duty products and restaurants use them. They make different size versions of the same spatula. If you want to spend more, it looks like Amazon sells fancier brands with nicer wooden handles.

It's probably too thick for eggs, but then spatulas good for eggs are gonna be bendy and not the best for flipping meats. For that a fish turner like this woud be more appropriate.

These two both have wooden handles, meaning putting them in the washer is gonna weaken the products. If that's an issue, look for spatulas with plastic handles.

Something like this looks nice. I have a similar shelf from ikea that uses screws instead of command strips that i really like. This will be non damaging though. I read briefly in the reviews that you should buy velcro command strips instead of the ones they provide if you plan on hanging something that isn’t super light (like records)

Are you planning on growing your collection? If not by much, this might look ok? Clear Acrylic 3 Tier Half Moon Shelf Unit, Table Top Retail Display Riser, Spice Jar Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SBJDXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_larDzb0HN4BS1

Real talk, though, I bought this thing thinking it was one of those thin ones you use to flip eggs and shit, but it is REALLY thick:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VZAKGM

And I was like "WTF does anyone need this for? Burgers?? I'll never use this shit".

But then I tried stirring things in my cast iron frying pan with it.

Spatulas bend and tend to slingshot food out of the pan, but this monster? Damn near as indestructible as the pan itself, AND it keeps the pan in good working order because cast iron needs to be scraped smooth regularly-- especially if you want to keep it seasoned instead of re-seasoning it after every use.

It is NOT a substitute for a real spatula, it cares not about egg yolks and lightly fried fish fillets, but damn if it wasn't one of my better $5 kitchen purchases.

I use this nail UV light from Amazon.

I give the resin 2 or 3 minutes under the lights and that's enough to fully cure it.

To rotate the models under the light, I use this solar powered display

If the model and rotating display are too tall to fit under the light, I support the light on some plastic boxes. Try not to look at the light and keep pets away.

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019SBJDXQ/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got it from Amazon XD

Thanks! I got it on amazon :)

Amazon has it for $26 as well, free shipping w/ Prime
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQJ3AI3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bDzbBbDPXK2R4

It's 10" tall though, so maybe too large for what op has in mind

Sounds easy enough. 1
Thanks! :D

Amazon. It's really nicely detailed, and it has a heavy base which lends it a good amount of weight.

Sure! I used these and these. :)

There are some acrylic 3 tier shelves on Amazon that work great for out of box Pops ...
Amazon Display Stand

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C60CA8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ErzTDbJKTZTBP

I have the smaller ones and they worked well for two individual Pops. The bigger ones might hold 5-6 Pops unless see if can find risers that fit inside/ontop. Also may want to hang upside down if want to show your Pops feet or not worry about lip causing tight fits on riser .

Great idea, but I would not recommend disabling that setting. I also bought a Styrofoam head as well, but have yet to use it for that reason. Thinking about it now, perhaps cutting away on the head to make an area that would not get close enough to the sensor? They make glass heads you can get from Amazon for about $35. I am not sure if just the material is enough to trigger the sensor or it is also a combination of light blockage. If so, maybe a transparent glass head could work? Will have to try putting up a glass cup to the headset to see what happens. https://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474999566&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+head

There are some 3M command shelves. They're quite small and hug the wall pretty closely to avoid leverage against the adhesive.

If you want anything bigger than that then you're putting holes in the wall. Pro-tip: rub some paste wax or something slick on the edge of the shelf that's going to be making contact with the wall. Makes it much less likely that it sticks to the paint and pulls the paint off the wall when you go to remove it.

Thanks! The acrylic risers on the 2nd and 3rd levels are the 12 x 8.5 inch variants by Niubee, they can be found on Amazon here. The riser on the top shelf was purchased from 630Laser on Etsy.

I have Detolfs and I buy these for three-step risers.

Here is a photo.

I also have this set of 3 individual risers. It looks like they're slightly bigger than the ones you linked.

Here is a photo.

Hope this helps!

I don’t have any personally but I’ve seen some people use these to display some more valuable or collectible games.

I have an apartment so I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/Command-Picture-1-Ledge-10-Medium-HOM21S-ES/dp/B01C60CA8Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492017492&sr=8-2&keywords=command+hook+shelf

Fits two records with slight overlap perfectly!

There is a very similar one for sale on amazon. Honestly the one amazon has is less tacky bc it doesn't have a picture of a record on a record holder

Edit: found it

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M6VB6LA/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1497349321&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=vinyl+record+display&dpPl=1&dpID=416iubn1K0L&ref=plSrch

Well to get stuff off the table take some small cardboard boxes and wrap them in pretty paper. Then you can set your stuff on them at different heights. It catches the eye more.

EDIT: I just randomly found these and thought they would be prefect for you.

Just off of Amazon! I believe this is what I ordered, this is the largest shelf in the set. I used more sturdy anchors than what it came with to be safe!

How often do you brake glass using a saw? Right now I use a kinkajou glass cutter and fracture the glass with hot water. I get ~95% success rate using this method.

I bought something very similar to this a long time ago and it's treated me wonderfully since.

Poke around on Amazon. These ones are pretty close and $6 for a dozen.

I always thought getting something like this and turning them all into drinking glasses would be a cool idea. Havent done it yet though

WSIWT: 16"+ of snow has me stuck inside wearing my LL Bean Slipper Mocs.

GD: Been cutting wine and liquor bottles with my Kinkajou Bottle Cutter and making home made candles all day. Very satisfying to get a clean score line and break!

Thank you! They actually came from Amazon. Here's a direct link. They're super cheap. Not top notch quality or anything but they get the job done.

The Dexter blood spatter coaster set from the "One day when I'm rich" list.

Now I usually cut with electric tile cutter and sand on DIY flat lap, but for someone looking to only do straight cuts and not make the glasses for sale I'd say go with one of the jigs available and then just do the hot-cold water routine, a candle or a jet butane torch over the score line.

Alternatively, you can also make a jig yourself, it's not that hard and will probably save around $30.

/u/Quakemz and I use these.

This is what mine looks like. The top shelf is keycap holders, I've been debating buying more keycap holders and more shelves because I have A LOT more keycap sets than boards.

Shelves!

You Welcome.

It's actually a glass head for wigs! haha.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XQH8Y9I

People also use it to display headphones, so I figured why not a HMD?

As for the riser below it, it's a monitor riser. I don't remember where and when I got it.

You definitely need some invisible bookshelves!

you're a big girl now!

good eye!

this is the holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6VB6LA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dRfizbDC8CJ49

Little stands I found on Amazon.

3.5" Clear Plastic Easels or Stand / Plate Holders to Display Pictures, Placecards, or Other Items at Weddings, Home Decoration, Birthdays, Tables (12 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011M794PG?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

They make some nicer ones but these get the job done

That's totally understandable. I was hesitant at first about it. But also I live in the Midwest. Maybe just get some of the collector mounts with hard top loaders. That way you can keep them bagged and boarded, in the top loaders and be able to hang them.

Comic Mount Comic Book Frame, Wall Mount and Shelf Stand, Invisible and Adjustable, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GP1HJQG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GkmFDbG71KKWZ

Thanks!

I think the poster would be great, but here's some other options for ya:

http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-TG5E755-Dexter-Spattered-Coasters/dp/B007GG099S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417470181&sr=8-1&keywords=dexter+gifts

http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-Blood-Spatter-Analyst-Bobble/dp/B00E8UODBA/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1417470181&sr=8-8&keywords=dexter+gifts

http://www.amazon.com/Dexter-4-Inch-Figure-Tin-Tote/dp/B00E8UQ14C/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1417470181&sr=8-13&keywords=dexter+gifts

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WROCMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.QbZBb23X2B83

Here you go :)

ohhh haha it's this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072XJ55DG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't actually tried the solar part out, I just us a AA.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L1N371Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417477652&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

You're welcome.

I have one of these! This one specifically, and man I wish I got it for that cheap....

I coated a trashcan I got at a local store with these LEDs and it only cost me about $30. I flip the can over top of the print and plug it in and you can even add a mini turntable to assist in everything getting exposed as well.

i added a better office photo in imgur. i can move the shelf so it's to the right of the desk then somehow have the speakers ear height etc. all i came up with was.. not so good me thinks?

http://www.amazon.com/Umbra-Conceal-Floating-Shelf-Small/dp/B0053GBBJU

Eventually I’ll be getting this head I’ve seen photos of it supporting HMD’s for years now. Currently I have mine resting on my PS4 pointed away from windows due to my ceiling wire setup.

I looked at little stands like these for my cards before deciding to just pin them to a board!

To me anyway it doesn't look framed, just bag and boarded with a wall mount like this: https://www.amazon.com/Comic-Mount-Shelf-Invisible-Adjustable/dp/B00GP1HJQG

I use something like this for my Vive. The controllers I just hang from some command strips hangers.

https://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I/ref=asc_df_B00XQH8Y9I/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=190951341267&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=822861205200069816&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1016030&hvtargid=pla-300811856159&psc=1

Amazon!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078SBDMVB?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CGC4B7?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Not OP but I got these risers for my nendoroids over on Amazon.

I'm not the OP but I think I have the same risers as he does for my nendoroids. Here's an amazon link for them. It's the 12x8.75 option.

Here is a Link to Amazon, if you want to buy it.

I bought a cheap one off Amazon just for this!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072XJ55DG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ex1JBbQ2N9G6R]

Bought this (new) for 10 Bugs: http://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458474489&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+head

works fine
http://666kb.com/i/d7dorps4bkynyqv49.jpg

I picked these up not too long ago. $16, two large shelves can hold 22 decks sideways, the middle ones hold 16, and the small ones hold 11. 98 decks total, and I've been laying some down on top of the full shelves so easily over 100 decks.

I use one of these. The top clicks tightly shut with a magnet. http://www.amazon.com/Totally-Bamboo-Round-Salt-Box/dp/B003PBHGHG/

I use these, they are low profile and easy to put up

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GP1HJQG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These look like they could work, personally I use the boxes as stands, but it’s up to you

I got that on Amazon for $35ish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQJ3AI3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_8IrQDb7XF7ZA3

That is a single 20 oz bottle. Amazon has small jars for less money.

the Aperature science logo idea came from u/enzo69 post https://www.reddit.com/r/ValveIndex/comments/c7gv1g/aperture_science_headset/


The Controller stand came from u/BearCubTeacher post https://www.reddit.com/r/ValveIndex/comments/ccckf2/i_made_this/


Glass head I got from amazon url: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XQH8Y9I

Regarding the head stand - as others have noted, it looks like a skull. But, if you wanted a head, here is what I could find:

https://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I/

(there are other colors of glass heads as well)

There's this odd thing:

https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Plastic-Mannequin-Scarf-Display/dp/B009W67966/

Another possibility would be to get a cheap foam or resin skull, or a cheap foam wig stand head, and do the "tape ghost" treatment to it (start with step 6):

http://www.monstertutorials.com/2015/03/27/ghost-1-how-to-make-a-packing-tape-and-trash-bag-ghost-tutorial/

Or, for something a bit more substantial, do the same as step 6 and 7, but try to find and use heat shrink plastic, or brush on acrylic resin in layers...

Haven't tried these, but have been considering: Mounts

How's glass?

We've used this one for years.

> Where'd you get that display stand?

https://www.amazon.com/MyGift-Clear-Acrylic-Retail-Display/dp/B019SBJDXQ

Get it from Amazon for $49.99 + $7.62 for shipping.

This is the link on the pic

http://www.amazon.com/Package-Small-Mini-Glass-Stoppers/dp/B004ZXW4MK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404544282&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+vials+with+cork

Totally Bamboo 20-2083 Salt Box, 3-1/2-Inch round, Plain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PBHGHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vj2gDbK0DF35M

I don't know the dimensions on that turner, but these look similar.

https://www.amazon.com/Winco-TN165-Spatula-5-5-Inch-2-5-Inch/dp/B001VZ8R12

https://www.amazon.com/Winco-TN719-Hamburger-Turner-6-Inch/dp/B001VZAKGM

I got mine on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/NIUBEE-Acrylic-Display-Decoration-Organizer-Large/dp/B074CGC4B7 Is this the same thing?

Comic mount by Collector Mount.
here ya go!

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I

I'm all set...apart from this! Surely, surely a must for us all.

http://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457476997&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+head

These

Cork Vials.

Solar Display Stand Turntable, Battery Double Used Rotating Display for Jewelry Spinner Watch Hobby Collection Shelf Without Led Light,1Pc(Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072XJ55DG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3i0ODbNWS11S5

Got them from Amazon.ca and they are from the company Niubee (they call them Acrylic Riser Stand Shelf). 25$ (CAD) a piece for the 12'' one. Probably a lot cheaper if you are in the US on Amazon.ca

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https://www.amazon.ca/Acrylic-Display-Decoration-Organizer-Small-9x6-25inch/dp/B074CGC4B7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=O35VZM4QUSMK&keywords=acrylic%2Bstep%2Bdisplay&qid=1570624855&sprefix=acrylic%2Bstep%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/BAYKA-Floating-Mounted-Wall-Shelves/dp/B07JLK5NQL/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=shelf&qid=1572608872&sr=8-3

The one I got is just a plastic shelf that is held on with those foamy sticky strips.

it's this one.

You should be able to purchase a frame or mounting device.

http://www.amazon.com/MCS-10-37-Comic-Display-40943/dp/B00AWGI3HE

http://www.amazon.com/ComicMount-Comic-Display-Mounting-System/dp/B00GP1HJQG/ref=pd_sim_201_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51gfh7j4oYL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=045YB21T5FBTHDZFMTX6

http://www.michaels.com/10146378.html

https://www.amazon.com/Command-Floating-Ledges-strips-HOM21S-ES/dp/B01C60CA8Q

Here is the link to the shelves, and the MacBook stand is the BookArc by 12 South that I got used on eBay for about $20.

BAYKA Floating Shelves Wall... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLK5NQL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Greenco Set of 3 Floating U Shelves, Espresso Finish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WROCMS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YnCdBbFQPT3B1

I got 2 sets. They're not very big but they are cheap

I guess it is a simple glass headphone stand which reflects the display light.
https://www.amazon.com/MVAP-6832-Glass-Universal-Display/dp/B00XQH8Y9I

I live in a dorm room and can't put holes in the walls, I use these instead of Ikea shelves

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EDIT: I display in box

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C60CA8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Risers.

I've got three sets of these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00XQH8Y9I/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1453492585&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+head&condition=new

Oh do I have some good news for you:

black version

And they adhere to the wall with 3M command strips, no nails or screws.

This bottle is close, but it doesn't have a cork top.

These 2 are basically the exact bottles from the games, but they're incredibly tiny.

• http://www.amazon.com/Mini-Glass-Jars-Cork-Stoppers/dp/B005CX5TGA
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Package-Small-Mini-Glass-Stoppers/dp/B004ZXW4MK/

A metal spatula costs less than ten bucks. Screw "the principle" of the thing, I'd just buy one and tell everyone "we're using this now."

https://www.amazon.com/ComicMount-Adjustable-Mounting-Two-one/dp/B00GP1HJQG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517692633&sr=8-1&keywords=cgc+wall+mount&dpID=41leAqYHAPL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Just know that the book will be constantly open to any lighting in the room and could tan over time (depending on the lights). CGC cases aren't perfect.

Here are the things I bought:

Turn Table:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072XJ55DG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UV LEDs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QBM9SSJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Timer (Sold out even though I bought it like a week ago, there are some related things that should work)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VLXR7Z1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Unfortunately the rest was scrap that I had been hoarding. I salvaged that M3D mini frame from the garbage, the red UV blocking Polycarb was salvaged off of a broken laser cutter, the handle and hinge were from the junk pile (but could easily be printed), and the rest was stuff I had lying around (wire, tin foil, electrical tape, glue). You can buy uv resistant polycarb from amazon and for the case many people use small boxes or buckets like the lixhult from IKEA or a paint bucket for which they make a clear lid.