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We have scissors attached by cabling to the project table (in an enclosed
"art room" with paint easels as well)  They can still cut paper but never
wander far enough to damage exhibits. We use kid scissors (rounded tips and
such so kids can safely use them) and have had no problems. We also leave
glue in the same project area on occasion. Staff need to check regularly to
replace caps and tidy up all the small paper scraps but the kids really love
it and create some really great stuff. We only staff the area when the
projects are more invloved to need facilitation. Usually the projects are
self-directed.

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From: "Maria Mingalone" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 9:50 AM
Subject: art making in galleries


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> What experience have people had using art materials in galleries, such as
> glue sticks and scissors.  We are planning a workstation in one of our
> galleries--it will be the only thing in the gallery--where visitors can
make
> their own art postcard and "mail it"  to local artists who will answer
their
> questions. We are considering collage as art form for postcard and
wondered
> if it is absolutely crazy to have scissors and glue sticks in bins for
> visitors to use.  This will not be staffed workstation.
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