Shop Talk - Review

Arts & Activities, Oct, 2000

ROYAL BRITES announces "Two Cool Colors" poster board. Coated with a graphic-arts quality coating, the poster board is protected from fading over time. The coating also prevents the colors from bleeding if the board should get wet. The posterboard features two complementary colors back-to-back on a single board. Available color combinations include silver-gold, orange-black, fluorescent blue-purple, light blue-dark blue, blue-yellow and red-green. Also available in white, "Two Cool Colors" posterboard may be purchased in 22"x 28", 22"x 14" and 11" x 14" sizes. For more information, circle No. 381 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

The Fall 2000 Visual Art Resource Catalog is now available from SAX ARTS & CRAFTS. The catalog is a comprehensive source of art history/appreciation and multi-cultural studies information. Selections include books, videos, films, CD-ROMs, software and fine art reproductions. Call (800) 558-6696 to request a free copy of the catalog. For more information, visit online at www. junebox.com or circle No. 377 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

SPRAYWAY's No. 66 Spray Adhesive is a non-wrinkling, repositionable, water-resistant, quick- or long-tack adhesive that provides both temporary or permanent bonds. Designed for use in the art studio, graphic arts, screen-printing shop or sign shop, the spray will bond many materials including metal, cardboard, foam rubber, plastic films, glass, wood, paper and cloth. For more information, circle No. 375 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

The "Handy Art Funbook" from ROCK PAINT DISTRIBUTING CORP. promotes hand-eye coordination, artistry and fun. Designed for use with Handy Art Paint Markers and Handy Art Paints, the hand drawn designs feature varied skill levels, creating a depth of experience and enjoyment for ages two and up. For more information, circle No. 382 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Kids' Clay Tools from AMERICAN ART CLAY CO., INC. (AMACO) are designed to be safely used by children. The series features four different sets including: Rolling Pin and Stamps (three disks with images to press into the clay), Rolling Stamp (includes a handle and three disks for rolling images onto clay), a Brayer and Knife set and Cutters (three "cookie" type cutters for cutting images into the clay). For more information, circle No. 399 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Now available in black, Gatorlite Graphic Arts Board from INTERNATIONAL PAPER is designed for lighter duty than the heavier Gatorfoam Graphic Arts Board. Perfect for mounting oversized photos and digital images, GatorLite may be cut with a knife, instead of the woodworking tools required to cut Gatorfoam. Available in white foam, natural craft liners, black foam and black liners, GatorLite is sold in 60"x 96" sheets in 3/16-inch and 1/2-inch thicknesses. For more information, circle No. 388 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

FISKARS CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.'s Envirogrip Scissors are made of 30-percent post-consumer plastic. These multi-purpose scissors maintain quality and performance, cutting cardboard, paper, fabric, light rope, tape and film. The stainless steel blades are precision-ground for durability and a pivot screw allows for easy adjustment of tension. The straight, black handles allow for left- or fight-handed use. Not only are the scissors made with recycled plastic, the packaging is as well. For more information, circle No. 392 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

ARTOGRAPH, INC. has redesigned its art projector, the Tracer Jr., increasing illumination from 75 to 100 watts and adding a cooling fan. Offering a projection range of up to eight-times enlargement and a custom-designed lens for improved image quality, the Tracer Jr. also is equipped with a thermal overload safety circuit. With a net weight of two pounds and an electrical capacity of 115V, the projector comes complete with a 100-watt bulb and a five-year warranty. For more information, circle No. 398 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

The Millennium Edition Imaging Guide 2000 Catalog from SPIRAL IMAGING PRODUCTS includes a full line of color graphic inkjet media, laminators, laminating films, mounting adhesives, large format cutters and trimmers, display products and more. For more information, call (800) 631-3572 or circle No. 376 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Inspired by the popular animated series, "Weird-Ohs," THE TESTOR CORP. introduces modeling kits designed to appeal to children ages 8 to 15. Rather than the typical adult-oriented car and military vehicle modeling kits, these kits resemble whimsical cartoon characters and will promote hand-eye coordination, encourage creativity and foster a sense of accomplishment. For more information, circle No. 371 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

SAKURA OF AMERICA has added six new ink colors to its Pigma Micron pen collection. Available in the 05 (0.45mm line width), the new colors include hunter green, royal blue, sepia brown, deep burgundy, blue black and fresh green. Permanent archival inks, the patented formula is nontoxic and resistant to light, water and chemicals. For more information, circle No. 379 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.