[Art_beyond_sight_learning_tools] Tactile globe - thinking out loud Attn Lisa

[Larry & Sally Barker]

Dear Lisa,

     You could try fabric instead of textured paper.  It is more flexible
and molds without the creases.   See www.tactilecolor.com for ideas.
                              SallyB


On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 5:26 AM, Lisa Yayla <Lisa.Yayla at statped.no> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have gotten my hands on a few small globes and am in the process of
> making them
> tactile (hopefully). So if anyone has done this before or has any ideas
> about
> it would appreciate any feedback.
>
> The globes are approximately 15 inches (34 cm) in circumference. About the
> size of a softball.
> Am starting to paint over the continents with a white glue (like Elmer's
> glue) to . Will perhaps have
> several layers so that it is easier to distinguish, and perhaps a textured
> paper after that. And thought
> to use a string/thread for the Equator etc.
>
> Have thought this could also be done with a large globe but like the idea
> of a smaller globe.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lisa
>
>
>
>
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