[accessibleimage] Re: Wax and maps

Hello:

     In response to Bob's request, here are the requested links. I am also 
including a link to an article I wrote comparing thermal expansion machines.


1.  Tactile Images and You: A Comparison of Thermal Expansion Machines; The 
Braille Monitor Vol. 46 No. 5; http://nfb.org/bm/bm03/bm0305/bm030507.htm

2.  Books, Maps, and Other Touching Experiences; Future Reflections Vol. 22, 
No. 3 2003; http://nfb.org/fr/fr11/FR03FA20.htm

3.  Tactile Educational Materials: Tips and Resources; Future Reflections 
Vol. 22, No. 3 2003; http://nfb.org/fr/fr11/FR03FA21.htm




Regards,
Robert Jaquiss
230 Peach Tree Drive
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291-8653
USA
Phone: (318) 396-1853
Email: rjaquiss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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Subject: [accessibleimage] Wax and maps


> Browsing through websites I have come across this interesting note from
> Robert Jaquiss. Yes, Robert, I would very much like to get the link you
> mention and I am sure more of us would be interested.
> Boguslaw 'Bob' Marek
> Here is Robert's note"
> Hello:
>     I thought Jean's posting was very interesting. Historically in the U.
> S., there was a saying that "Necessity is the Mother of Invention.".
> If you can, you might try pouring some melted wax in a flat pan, and
> carve the surface. This can also be a fun craft for children. My
> Father made maps for me using this technique. He actually carved a
> reverse image, and then used latex rubber to form a positive image. I
> explained more about this in the two articles published in Future
> Reflections Fall 2003. If anyone needs the links, please let me know.
>
> Regards,
>
>  Robert Jaquiss
>
>
>

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