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Janet Groenert <[log in to unmask]>
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Model magic is expensive in comparison to salt dough clay.


At 10:21 AM 4/13/2006, you wrote:
>ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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>Michelle,
>
>When I was with Dinamation we used large tubs of Crayola's Model Magic
>sculpting material on an interactive where kids sculpted tiny
>dinosaurs.  The kids loved the stuff, especially since they got to take
>their creations home with them.  It was when they first came out with
>the product, and it really worked great for us.   Check with their
>educational sales folks.  Here's their number (parent company Binney &
>Smith) (610) 253-6272.  They also make Silly Putty.
>
>Have fun!
>
>Tony Aloi
>
>
>On Apr 13, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Michelle Nichols wrote:
>
>>ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology
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>>Are there any manufacturers who make large (gallon or bigger) tubs or
>>buckets of play doh-like stuff?  Play doh doesn't come in big buckets,
>>and
>>we may end up needing a lot for a volcano activity involving layered
>>"rock" and core sampling.  I don't want to have to keep buying 5 ounce
>>containers of play doh every few weeks.  It doesn't have to be play
>>doh,
>>just something similar.  I'm not sure what to search terms to use on
>>the
>>'net for stuff like this.
>>
>>Replies off-list are fine.
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Michelle
>>
>>Michelle Nichols, Master Educator for Informal Programs
>>Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
>>1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
>>Chicago, IL  60605
>>312-322-0520
>>312-322-9181 (fax)
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>>http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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