[TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps

[Dan Burke]

I like the raised-relief maps from the Map Shop. They aren’t designed for accessibility, and so in some instances the tactile delineation between, say, Florida’s west coast and the Guld of Mexico isn’t tactilely discernible. They are made from a heavy vinyl, basically a big thermoform.

https://www.mapshop.com/raised-relief-maps/


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Subject: Re: [TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps

Good afternoon,

We use a variety of materials and methods for producing durable tactile graphics with text, braille, even color.

Would you have examples or samples you can share?

Randolph Cabral
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Subject: [TAGS] seeking durable material for tactile maps

Hi everyone.

I am working with a mid-sized historical museum to create tactile maps
for display in their gallery. We are seeking more durable materials
than swell form or other paper products. They have a fabrication
department, and I'm considering recommending wood cut, or laser cut,
or vinyl or 3D printing (plastic).

I'm curious if you have encountered tactile maps made of durable
material, and if so what you noticed, liked, or disliked.

Thanks in advance.

Cheryl


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Cheryl Fogle-Hatch, Ph.D.
Archaeologist and Museum Professional
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