June 27, 2010
What mil. thickness of photo/print storage would be best to keep art safely amongst preschoolers, 3.6,4,6,16?
I teach preschool, and just bought a ton of really nice art prints….but I want the kids to be able to touch them and move them, even sit on them if desired, without fear of bending, and ripping them. I’ve looked into the storage options available, and I need someones opinion on these varying millemeter thicknesses, and what they think those thicknesses can actually take/offer as far as kid uses and abuses go (the bending, sitting, moving, bumping).
Just so you know, you are not buying this product by millimeters of thickness, but rather by “mil”. 1 mil is equal to 1/1000th of an inch and is used as a designator in the plastic sheeting and wire industries, among others. A plastic that is 3 mil thick will be about the weight of a sandwich baggy, whereas 4 mil would be more like a ziplock bag. 3 millimeters, on the other hand, is approximately 1/8″.
I’m not familiar with the product you’re asking about but I’m guessing that it is essentially a flexible sleeve into which you slide the prints. If that is accurate then I would like to say that you will need a minimum of 6 mil, and I would strongly recommend choosing the 16 mil. Whatever you choose, do be aware that there will be wear and tear. These materials are quite prone to scratching and kinking, especially under the sort of treatment you’re describing. With the 16 mil there is a better chance that the sleeve itself will be what suffers while the print remains relatively unscathed.
I would also like to suggest that if you are offered a choice of surface finishes pick matte, or at the very least luster. Avoid gloss at all costs. Every smudge, scuff, scratch and fingerprint shows up just terribly on a gloss finish.
I hope this was helpful to you.
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Armada 18-3/4 Inch by 13-1/2 Inch by 9 Inch Large Collapsible Crate
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ARMADA-Collapsible Crate collapses and expands in seconds and is so easy that a child can do it! Sturdy ABS plastic can hold up to 40 lbs. When it isn’t storing art supplies toys or other knickknacks this colorful crate folds flat for easy stowing. Expands to 9.5 x 18.75 x 13.5 and folds down to 2.25….
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Wallies Wallpaper Mural
Wallies Butterflies Wallpaper Mural is a new unique way of decorating. The mural is made of pre-pasted, vinyl coated, strippable wallpaper and is easily applied to most smooth surfaces. Work with one mural piece at a time and loosely roll the pieces pattern side out. Submerge in water for 60 seconds, remove the piece from the water, drain off excess water and apply. Wallies Butterflies Wallpaper M…
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Super Utility Caddy – Clear by Romanoff Products
Keep all of your supplies together in this wonderful Super Utility Caddy by Romanoff Products. This handy caddy is truly a super caddy and features a comfortable handle for easy portability. Horse-loving customers use it to carry brushes, curry combs, lead lines and grooming supplies. Divided into 2 large and 2 small compartments, this caddy is also terrific to tote tools, gardening supplies and h…
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Crayola Creativity Playstation
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Give your kids hours of imaginative fun with this Crayola Creativity Playstation. This colorful kids’ toy features 360 degrees of storage for paint brushes, paints and everything they’ll need to make their ideas come alive.
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Modern Art Deluxe Memory Game (Board Game)
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Classic examples of modern art by Warhol, Matisse, Mondrian, Miro, Van Gogh etc. This deluxe memory game includes a booklet with biographical information on each piece of art – name of artist, name of painting, year. Kids (and their paren…
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The New Secrets of Style (Hardcover)
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In twenty fully illustrated full-color chapters, the editors cover everything readers need to know to dress well, with piece-by-piece wardrobe analysis; easy-to-read “flattery” charts; shopping secrets; no-fail shoe rules; and tailoring, storage, and c…
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Sculptural Materials in the Classroom (Paperback)
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A guide aimed at primary school teachers who want to use a range of three-dimensional materials with young children. It talks about equipment, storage considerations, making techniques and display, while also suggesting possible projects and indicating…
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Sprayza El Grande (Paperback)
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Create amazing airbrushed artwork without batteries and electronics. Kit includes 24 SprayZa Marker Pens, 2 Storage Pouches, 2 Sprayza Tools, 15 Stencils, 10 posters and one sprayza color guide.
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June 24, 2010
summer day camp ideas for 4 year old?
I would like to send my daughter to a couple of half day camps this summer but finances are limited right now. I thought I would come up with some weekly themes and ideas of my own and we could have our own summer camp for a couple hours based on a weekly theme. Does any body have any ideas to help me out? Here are some of the ideas I have come up with: Nature Camp: pick, press and dry some flowers and leaves and put them into a picture frame which we have decorated, take a nature hike and look for birds and animals, make plaster casts of animal footprints. Art Camp: spread a large piece of paper on the ground outside and use your body to paint a giant picture, cut pictures out of a magazine and make a collage, make beads out of modeling clay of some sort, paint them and make jewelry, use an old digital camera to take pictures, print them out and make a book or something to display her photographs. Sports camp: visit local ice rink, swimming, I need help with this one! Other ideas?
Those are great ideas. Ask your daughter to come with some ideas of things she would like to learn about. We did this at a child care center one year and the kids came up with ideas we wouldn’t have. It was great and they were more interested and excited about it because it was their own idea. We did a unit on space/astronauts, and one on dinosaurs. I can’t remember what else but there we things we wouldnt have thought of.
There are lots of preschool websites that can help you think of themes as well. Here are a couple:
http://www.preschooleducation.com/topic.shtml
http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/index.htm
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/
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Kentmere Green Wallpaper by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
17798 Laurence has developed a number of wallpaper collections for Graham & Brown in a relationship spanning almost a decade. The collection is printed on Graham & Brown’s unique clay-coat papers and offers a wonderful matt finish accentuated with metallic and gloss embellishments. Designed by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Features: -Pastes to the wall and can be hung in half the time of normal decorat…
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Meadow Light by Unknown Size: 16 x 20
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VC224016×20 Size: 16″ x 20″ -Title: Meadow Light. -Artist: Unknown. -Overall Dimensions: 16” W x 20” H, 24” W x 30” H, 30” W x 40” H. Special Features -Subject: Outdoors and Landscapes. -Style: Traditional. -Primary Color: Green. -Secondary Color: Yellow. -Please note: Frame not included….
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Art Forms in Nature
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The geometric shapes and natural forms, captured with exceptional precision in Ernst Haeckel’s prints, still influence artists a
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June 9, 2010
Finding The Best Wedding Photographer
Your wedding will be something out of your fondest dreams if you plan it correctly. This will be a day that you will want to remember for the rest of your life. One way to be sure that you can remember this day forever is to hire a good wedding photographer. Your wedding photographer should be able to capture this special day on film. Here are some tips on how to get the best photographer for your wedding:
1. Get references. It is very important that your photographer be established in the business and have good references. You will want to make sure that he or she has photographed weddings before and knows how to take proper photos otherwise you might as well just get someone to take snaps. The best way to find out about a photographer is through references. You want to make sure the photographer shows up on time and knows what to do. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity so you want to be certain to hire a professional.
2. Discuss outdoor options. Make sure that your wedding photographer knows that you want some outdoor photos and is fully equipped for outdoor shooting. Most professional photographers are well versed with indoor and outdoor lighting, but discuss this with them just to be sure.
3. Look for venues that offer natural beauty. Your photographer will make the most of natural beauty in the environment if you help him or her out by choosing a venue where there are lovely backdrops. Look for venues that offer splendid backdrops for your special day.
4. Get a photographer who will direct the wedding. You and the groom will be overwhelmed on your wedding day. A good photographer will be assertive enough to make sure that they get all of the right photos for you to remember everything that happened. Look for a photographer who not only knows how to take good pictures, but also knows how to direct the scene to get the best and most memorable pictures. You do not want to miss out on a photo opportunity because of a timid photographer.
5. Have two photographers. If you know a photography art student, you can offer them a chance to shoot your wedding along with the professional in black and white. While a traditional wedding photographer will get everything picture perfect for the wedding album, and in colour, an art photographer may shoot some black and white photos that are candid and tell a story. It is good to have both a professional photographer and an art photographer to tell the story of your wedding that you will cherish for years to come.
About the Author
Alan Vaufrouard has over 10 years experience in IT and 8 years working in the Wedding industry. He is the owner of County Wedding a wedding services directory for Surrey Weddings.
County Wedding is a wedding services directory for the whole of the UK, With Surrey wedding venues, bridal wear, photographers, car hire and many others
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11×17 / 11 x 17 Black Picture Frame – NEW .. .75” wide
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Brand New 11×17 Picture Frame. Frame can hang vertically or horizontally. Hardware not attached – easy to install. This 11 x 17 Black frame is made of Wood, measuring .75” thick(wide), with a .375 ” deep rabbet(inside depth – the space below the lip to the bottom of the frame). Is carefully made to the highest industry standards. This frame comes with Glass. This Tradewinds designer frame is a u…
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12×18 / 12 x 18 Black Picture Frame – NEW .. .75” wide
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Brand New 12×18 Picture Frame. Frame can hang vertically or horizontally. Hardware not attached – easy to install. This 12 x 18 Black frame is made of Wood, measuring .75” thick(wide), with a .375 ” deep rabbet(inside depth – the space below the lip to the bottom of the frame). Is carefully made to the highest industry standards. This frame comes with Glass. This Tradewinds designer frame is a u…
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24×36 / 24 x 36 Black Picture Frame – NEW .. .75” wide
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Brand New 24×36 Picture Frame. Frame can hang vertically or horizontally. Hardware not attached – easy to install. This 24 x 36 Black frame is made of Wood, measuring .75” thick(wide), with a .375 ” deep rabbet(inside depth – the space below the lip to the bottom of the frame). Is carefully made to the highest industry standards. This frame comes with Acrylic. This Tradewinds designer frame is a…
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Moods Of La Habana mini: Original Music From Cuba And Photos By Robert Polidori
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In his fascinating images, star photographer Robert Polidori casts an objective glance at and behind the decaying facades of the Cuban capital. Accompanied by original Cuban music which moves back and forth between deep melancholy and unbridled joie de vivre, the viewer can experience the soul of Cuba the sould of Havana through the inhabitant’s faces, architecture and music. Music CDs: Authentic …
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Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs
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A visual celebration of the eminent photographer`s most significant works collects four hundred chronologically arranged, essay-complemented pieces, from his first landscapes of Yosemite and the High Sierra in 1916, to his depictions of national par
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Bettie Page Rules!
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f ever there were reason to believe in love at first sight, that reason would be Bettie Page. From the moment the first pinups of Bettie appeared, the world fell in love. Even now, a half-century after those first pictures were published, men desire he…
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New York Skyline Canvas Wall Art (China)
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This wall art shows a remarkably fine art photograph of the nighttime New York City skyline from Brooklyn. The canvas print will make a lovely decorative addition to any room in your home or office.
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June 9, 2010
A Florence Fling
Yes, you can believe your eyes — here’s a four night getaway to Florence, Italy from just $899 per person!
Known as the “art capital of Italy,” Florence beckons travelers who love art, history, and the Italian Renaissance. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, visitors can spend days strolling the magnificent piazzas, touring the Pitti Palace and Uffizi gallery, and wandering in the footsteps of the city’s native sons including Dante, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Guccio Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Emilio Pucci.
Travelers will stay at the Hotel Delle Nazioni, located in the historical city center of Florence near Piazza della Libertá and the Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Centre. The Duomo and other major landmarks are all within easy walking distance. Also located nearby is the Galleria dell’Accademia which contains Michelangelo’s David.
The Florence Fling package includes:
•4 nights at the Hotel Delle Nazioni (5th and 6th nights available from just $75 more per person, per night);
•Round-trip economy class transatlantic airfare on Alitalia;
•Daily buffet breakfast
This package is priced from $899 per person from New York, $1,289 from Newark and Boston, and $1,039 from Chicago for travel April 1 to May 15. Other departure dates and gateway cities are available through December 15 with rates depending upon date of travel. All rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Taxes up to $143 per person are additional.
Travelers can also opt to upgrade to a Gold Package for more luxury and stay at the Hotel Tornabuoni Beacci right in the heart of Florence for an additional $50 per person, per night.
Dooley Vacations can also accommodate groups on this tour. For additional information on traveling with 10 or more people, call 800-901-3885.
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Marilyn Monroe and Norman Mailer by TIME Magazine. Size 11.00 X 14.00 Art Poster Print
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Marilyn Monroe and Norman Mailer by TIME Magazine. Size 8.00 X 10.00 Art Poster Print
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Marilyn Monroe and Norman Mailer by TIME Magazine. Size 8.00 X 10.00 Art Poster Print on Canvas
Canvas Transfer of Marilyn Monroe and Norman Mailer by TIME Magazine.Total Size : 8.00 inches width by 10.00 inches height.Ready to hang Transfer Stretched on Canvas with 3/4 inch deep bars, with Gallery Wrap method (image wraps around the edge, and continues back toward the wall).This is the Highest Quality Art Print Reproduction of the Original Work. OnlineWall is the worlds best quality art pr…
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Art History, Volume 1 (4th Edition) (MyArtsLab Series)
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Art: A Brief History (4th Edition)
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For courses in Art History, World Art, Art Appreciation. Art: A Brief History provides students with the most student-friendly, contextual, and inclusive art history survey text on the market. The most popular choice for the one-semester survey market, Art: A Brief History is a condensation of the best-seller, Art History. This new edition of Art: A Brief History is the result of a happy…
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