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Kevin Kunze posted a reply on Re: Interactive Sand Table Experiences
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Said: Hi Sabra, I heard this complaint at ACM this year, that a company out of Europe had sold units that died or never worked, and they disappeared when trouble occurred. They tainted the experience for so many museums, that I came bac...
Sabra Lemmon posted a reply on Re: Interactive Sand Table Experiences
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Said: We had a homemade one for 8 years or so. Like the others stated, it made an absolute mess, but it was nearly free and the kids loved it, so we tolerated it. When it died, we had a donor willing to fund a new one, so I purchased a profes...
Kevin Kunze posted a reply on Re: Interactive Sand Table Experiences
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Said: Hi Marie, for the Holosands tables we sell, we recommend using kinetic sand instead of dry sand. It reduces the spread of sand out of the box, and makes sure there is no dust. I say "reduces" because there is no way to preve...
Allyson Fogerty posted a reply on Re: Interactive Sand Table Experiences
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Said: Hi Marie!We have a sand table here at THCM, and while I do not have much experience with the procurement and setup, I have plenty with the clean-up!Sand will get into every single nook and cranny of your space, and it wi...
Marie Miller posted a reply on Re: Emerging Museum in New York State - Charter...
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Said: Thank you!
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