sherry Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I have a show coming up and thinking of getting some Cardboard Risers How many of you use them and how stable and strong are they any help will be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetosoap Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I have some cardboard risers and they did not work for me. I use fabric drapes which slid off. That could be solved by covering them with something permanent. I just couldn't think of anything permanent that would blend with my overall look of my booth. Also mine tipped over easily so I haven't tried them again. I do have a wooden one which I purchased years ago. I find it versatile-can be turned upside down to accomodate bottles or right side up for tins or soap bars. It doesn't get bumped over and the natural wood goes nicely with my overall booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Any body else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy, USMC Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I use them for melts, candles and dipped critters (3 steps). Got mine from the classies here. Believe they are from Gershel. Item 23STR. http://www.gershelbros.com/tradeshow.htmlHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Never used the cardboard risers as I felt they would not be sturdy enough to handle much weight and thought they might get alot of wear and tear and not hold up in transporting, storing etc. They maybe of better quality and hold weight and hold up well however imo I just didn't see cardboard being to sturdy. I use wooden risers that my Dad made. They are GREAT, hold weight, and have held up extremely well. And with wooden ones they can be painted to refresh them and cover up any scratches, dings or whatever wear and tear. I have not painted mine as I have covers for them so that's not been an issue for me. I know not an answer to your specific question but giving you another option to explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnna Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I go pack my stuff in smaller boxes and use the empty boxes and boards to make risers. first layer is 1 box topped with board second layer 2 boxes topper with a boardetc.I then use a thinner drapy material to cover it all. I have had no issues with stability. Boards pack flat and less empty boxes cluttering up under the table. Simple and cheap.. like me ...lol ~Johnna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adillenal Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I have used the same set of cardboard risers for 4 years from gershel bros. I cover them with the same fabric that I made my tablecloths from and load them up with soap. Easy to set up and they fold down flat. Never had them fall over or blow over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) I use the 4 step ones for my soaps. I had the same ones the past 5 years. I have never had a problem with them. When they started to look "shop worn" I covered them with white contact paper, it has worked out great. This is what they look like set up.http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelylathers2010/5325130202/in/photostream/http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovelylathers2010/5324524243/in/photostream/ Edited January 4, 2011 by LovelyLathers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I, too have the Gershel brothers ones and have used them for a few years. I am really suprised at how much weight/abuse they can take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I use the cardboard risers from Gershal Brothers. For anyone that does not think these are sturdy they can hold several cases of candles on the 4 step risers and they last for years. To fancy them up I get contact paper from the dollar store and cover them with that. They look great and fold down flat so they are very portable and don't weigh anything.Here's a couple of pics of the one I use for soap. I bought a pretty green marble contact paper to decorate the riser. Couldn't find any pics of the ones I use for candles. I use 'wood' contact paper so the risers look like they were made out of wood. Its amazing how many people are fooled by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetosoap Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Mine are not as large or as sturdy as those pictured and I did not get them from Gershal. Mine are maybe the size of a small spice rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks Everybody I thing am going to order some from Gershel bros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Candybee and lovelylathers I really lie the way your displays looks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Goodness we use gershels and they hold quite a bit of weight for us. We put our pillars on them and soaps etc. None of them crashed on us. One thing is they wear out fast if you do a lot of shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnj Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Candybee and lovelylathers I really lie the way your displays looks:)I agree! They look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovelyLathers Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thanks Sherry and dnj. Since those pics I have added lavender tulle draping on the walls of the tent and love them, really dresses the whole thing up. I have no idea what I would do with out those risers. They are lightweight to carry and fold flat which makes it great for the market and shows. Covered with contact makes them easy to wipe clean. I know you will love them Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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