Title Wall Design Images
Title Wall Design Images
How to Make A Support Mount for a Bowl
Hi Gang, We can across this nice article (May 9, 2016) about making a support mount for a bowl that we thought you’d be interested in reading. Mount Making Focus is a nice resource. The lessons could be widely applied to various bowl materials and eras. What do you think? Do you have a slightly different method you’d care to share, please include your own (with pictures) down below or ...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Producing Exhibits in a Developing Country
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON PRODUCING EXHIBITS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY There is a widespread movement in many developing countries in the last decade to promote scientific knowledge among the general public through science centers and museums. Interactive exhibit...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Planning Traveling Exhibitions
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON PLANNING TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS When designing an exhibition, it’s wise to take into consideration from day one whether or not it will be traveling, particularly internationally. Making sure an exhibition can be installed and dismantled...[Read More]
Silicone Mold Making, Resin and Foam Casting Tutorials
If you’re ready to get into these types of mold making you’ve probably already watched 12 videos in anticipation of the project. For those of you who have always liked the idea of mold making, but were afraid to crack the door on the process you should check out these videos. I found them to be very clear, well thought out and peppered with insightful tips. For those of you who might h...[Read More]
Travel to Bojnurd to See How Welding Electrodes are Manufactured
Hi Everyone, I wasn’t looking for this, but I couldn’t stop watching once I found it. It has surprisingly descent cinematography for a materials manufacturer production video. It’s fun to see how these everyday items are made, to see their life cycle. Enjoy. [arve url=”https://youtu.be/f12vOSKIQQk?t=1s” mode=”lazyload-lightbox” /]
An Easy Way to Contextualize Height
Here’s a low cost way of adding a photo opportunity (which we know is likely to be shared socially) while helping contextualize the life cycle of the giraffe. What do you use? What more could they have added? Birthdate, name of giraffe, etc?
Excuse Our Mess, With a Sense of Humor
My 5 year old got a kick out of this changing exhibit. It’s a bit nicer than doing nothing or even just a hand written sign. It’s a thoughtful little touch I think most folks will appreciate.
Science Museum Tips: On Designing Interactive Exhibits for Young Children
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON DESIGNING INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN When you design an exhibit for young children, you should not limit yourself to just downsizing all the components and adding a wild palette of colors. You have to start thinking like a...[Read More]
Public Surplus Resource – Flat Files, Bookshelves, Chairs, Paints, Projectors, Computers, & More
HI All, Just a quick link to a fantastic resource. If you’re looking for second-hand supplies the Public Surplus page could be your ticket. We all have tight budgets, this is your ticket to getting what you need. You can change the “region” to your state. Take note that in most cases you’ll need to go in person to pick up your item and you can’t refine your search my ...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Partnering with Researchers
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON PARTNERING WITH RESEARCHERS Increasingly, as many science centers move from presenting just basic science to including more topical and contemporary science, one challenge faced by many centers is in the research and development of exh...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On Writing Exhibit Text to Facilitate Learning
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON WRITING EXHIBIT TEXT TO FACILITATE FAMILY LEARNING One of the functions of the museum is to provide visitors with stories told by each object. The object itself often attracts visitors, while the texts that tell its story are completel...[Read More]
Science Museum Tips: On the Process for Developing and In-House Exhibition
EXHIBIT TIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD This is an extended version of an article that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of ASTC’s Dimensions magazine ON THE PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING AN IN-HOUSE EXHIBITION Science World British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, created a new music exhibition, AMPED, in house and with unprecedented support from the local community. With so many parameters to ex...[Read More]