You know what I have had the hardest time finding, Blank Globes. I mean like a white globe you can write on and make a stand for. Does anyone know anybody who makes them?
A Blank Globe
You know what I have had the hardest time finding, Blank Globes. I mean like a white globe you can write on and make a stand for. Does anyone know anybody who makes them?
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I did a search of Google but did not find any for sale... that where "blank"
I suggest making your own by drawing on a "template"... this was how it was first done so it may be the best way for you to make yours...
http://www.gma.org/surfing/imaging/globe.html
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Yeah but now I would have to find a ball that works well. I was just thinking that a blank globe would be a great resource for cartographers and was wondering if anybody knew anybody that did them, thanx for the info on making a needle map though, I'll have to maybe post some of my experimentation into them.
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The last time I saw a blank globe for sale it was more expensive than a pre-printed one ($90, I think it was). I figured it was due to low demand and therefore, low sales volume.Originally Posted by Arkkeeper
You can often get used globes at thrift stores and the like for $5-$20, often with a stand. A few coats of flat paint gives you a nice blank globe. The surfaces can be a bit iffy to start so using a coat or two of papier-mache can make a big difference when you're setting out to draw. Sanding and a paint layer are important, as it turns out.
If you're into crafts, you can start with a thrift-store globe, split it, spray the insides with a nice waterproof release and use it as a form to make your own. It's a pain to do, though, and I wouldn't recommend it.
If you have a local Wal-Mart or similar engine of destruction they often carry 8" styrofoam balls for around $8 which can be converted to a workable writing surface by the addition of some papier-mache (two layers of newsprint, one layer of newsprint+plaster - the plaster can give you built-in mountains until you sand it!).
You can also start with a dodecahedron (20-sided die) made out of whatever material you'd like. See http://www.ridgenet.net/~jslayton/icos.jpg for an image that might be useful as a starting point.
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wow thanx man.
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Here is a tip for makning your own dry erase boards... might work on a thrift store globe. (These are really cheap as country borders change...)
-Rob A>I'm a teacher and have been trying to convert old classroom chalk boards to dry-erase. I've tried epoxy spray paint, Krylon, and many other types of paint. I found that the best thing to do is to use oil-based/HIGH GLOSS paint to resurface the board. Essentially, the HIGH-GLOSS paint has very little porosity and does not allow the surface to be penetrated by minor solvents such as Dry-Erase Markers. I would use the following steps for converting a chalkboard to a dry-erase board...
1. Prepare the surface with 400-Grade Sandpaper (you can use a lower number, but the surface will become increasingly coarse)
2. Thoroughly dust the surface WITHOUT water (water will make any imperfections swell up, and you will have to wait for the board to dry [about 24-hrs] and re-sand the area)
3. Apply a quality oil-based primer to the surface with a spray gun or a roller (allow full drying time as stated on paint can instructions).
4. Apply two coats of the HIGH-GLOSS paint with a spray gun or roller and make sure to follow the reapplication instructions.
5. Be patient. You need to give the paint about 2 weeks for the chemicals to bond well enough. It seems like a lot of work, but it's actually quite cheap compared to a real dry-erase board.
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any idea about where to find a globe 40 cm (or more) wide?
too soft, I need it to be rigid.
I think your best bet will be buying a standard earth globe and just repainting it carefully. Maybe carefully sanding and apply a layer of paper over it before painting could be needed.
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