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Marisa Tracey posted a reply on Re: Rugs and Carpets
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Said: Won't provide a soft landing space, but we put a vinyl "carpet" in our living room exhibit for most of the criteria you described. We wanted to eliminate a possible trip hazard and this is pretty flush with the concrete floor, doesn't m...
Marisol Rafanan posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:33 PM
Rugs and Carpets
Our museum is looking for suggestions for rugs/carpets that would lay on a finished indoor concrete floor. We need a brand that covers an area of approximately 12x12 (can be a bit longer or shorter) is non-slip, does not fray around the edges, has a pleasant aesthetic, and provides a soft landing pad for any accidental falls. It is not required, but it is a bonus if they can be branded with the museum's logo.
Jackie Hobbins posted a reply on Re: Grocery Store Exhibits
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 at 11:23 AM
Said: I used a plastic epoxy to bond the lid to the jar and haven't had anyone open any jars yet in the few months they have been out. The first batch I did, I also put a screw in the edge of the lid on so you wouldn't be able to open it but ...
Danielle Desjardin posted a reply on Re: Grocery Store Exhibits
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Said: Jackie, This is awesome!! Thank you for sharing pictures. Your foods are beautiful! I have to agree, even as an adult seeing the real food inside the jar just hits differently than the boxes with pictures.We just st...
Jackie Hobbins posted a reply on Re: Grocery Store Exhibits
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 at 10:16 AM
Said: We've tried many things over the years. This time, we opted for a more natural foods store aesthetic. We have play fruits and veg and then PET plastic jars with real food items in them. The jars can be sorted by type of food, amount of ...
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