Custom Cases for Display
Custom casesare perfect for displaying objects. There is a never ending supply of items that can be collected and there will always be a need for cases capable of storing and protecting those items, no matter their purpose, size or shape. Cases are made of a variety of materials, including plastic, glass, wood, soft padded bags, ceramic, foam, aluminum, Lucite, leather, Plexiglas, acrylic and more. The object being displayed will often dictate the choice of material.
For hobbyists, customised cases can protect life-long collections of favorite pieces. Whether you want to display your grandmother’s thimbles, your bowling team’s regional trophy, or a military memorial flag, customised cases can provide protection from sticky fingers, dust, tobacco smoke, breakage, dampness, and loss. Hobbyist’s cases are frequently the most interesting as they are often homemade, with features tailored to the display, such as secret slots, mini shelves, lights, felt or Velcro interiors, and beveled or frosted glass exteriors.
In industry, customized cases are the norm for the rigors of trade shows presentations. Display cases often need to be specialized, as they may hold product samples, such as liquids, gases or solids, or something more down to earth, such as informational pamphlets or product specification sheets. Prototypes can be protected in customised cases made of materials such as aluminum, which will hold up to rugged treatment during transport and transfers.
Retail managers can utilize customised cases for special promotions or holiday sales. Type of cases can actually become part of sales strategies. For example, glass display cases are often used to entice buyers of mirrored items that reflect light, such as jewelry or music boxes. Leather cases can professionally feature works of art or writing instruments.
Antique dealers often display their wares in “period” customised cases like shadow boxes and may even convince the buyer to purchase, for an additional charge, the very case displaying an item. Consignment shop owners may organize costume jewelry by color in simple plastic round or hexagon cases to use as add-on sales tools to go with specific outfits on the rack.
Display cases are indispensible for individuals and businesses and they must be practical and sturdy for both. If you have an object, there is probably a customized case perfect for it or you can have one built. Keep in mind that whether your display is for fun, pride, profit or all three, it is worth protecting.