Custom Wire Bases

Custom wire display bases (often called “clutch mounts”) enable collectors to add a new dynamic to their display cabinets. These bases create a “floating” look that is particularly well suited for smaller crystals, doubly terminated crystals, or “floater” specimens.

Pricing: Pricing starts at $400 per specimen, but this can go up depending on complexity.

Turnaround and Expedite Fees: Standard turnaround for all finished work to be completed and sent back to client is five weeks, but this can go up or down depending on current workload. Rush charges are as follows:

• If a finished custom base must be completed within one week of delivery, a $100 per specimen charge applies. During mineral shows, this charge is $200 per specimen.

• If a finished custom base must be completed within one day of delivery, a $200 per specimen charge applies. During mineral shows, this charge is $400 per specimen

Delivery: most jobs are done through the mail with next day air shipping. Some specimens are too expensive or delicate for mail to make sense, so I also offer pickup/delivery during the Denver and Tucson shows.

Travel: For large enough jobs, the studio can be brought to the client. Clients must cover travel expenses: typically this includes airfare, airport parking, any other local transport, luggage, food, lodging, and a travel fee based on distance to the destination.

Please direct inquiries to: mark@crossminerals.com or contact us via direct message on instagram: @pegmatite_obsession

See below for a few examples of our work: