Materials For Magnification Theme

Magnifying Glass Theme

Here are a list of materials we could use in our magnifying glass theme:

Handheld Magnifying Glass:

Price: £4.44

This could be adapted the fit the context in which we need it. This could be by taking the hand off and applying a wire frame to it etc.

Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BML-Magnifying-Glass-10cm/dp/B000N3WES0

Magnifying Sheet:

Price: £6.99

Instead of a circle we could use this sheet of rectangular glass to show the theme of magnification. We could adapt it to how we need to use it.

Link: http://www.betterlifehealthcare.com/view_product.php?prodID=3306&ref=google_base

Alternative Magnifying Sheet:

Price: £2.99

This sheet has no border and is a lot cheaper.

Link: http://www.bordersindependentliving.co.uk/magnifier-sheet-1243-p.asp

Magnifying Mirror:

Price: £7.50

This circular magnifying mirror could be used to view the work at a different angle, so perhaps the work is placed behind a screen and then the only way to view it is through this mirror which is placed at an angle.

Link: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Marks-and-Spencer-Magnifying-Beauty/dp/B001O4KC40?ie=UTF8&extid=f_msf

Coloured Card:

Price:

£7.14 for 100 sheets of assorted colours

http://www.whsmith.co.uk/CatalogAndSearch/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=33121116#

Coloured Paper:

Price:

£12.99 in various colours for 500 sheets

http://www.staples.co.uk/paper-supplies/coloured-paper-and-card/data-colours-paper

Foam Board:

Price:

£16.99 (ex VAT) for 10 sheets of A3 size 5mm thickness

http://www.paperstone.co.uk/prod_14676_1-3_Foamboard-Display-Board-Size-A3-Thickness-5mm-Colour-White-Box-of-10-Sheets.aspx

Price: £9.59 for 10 sheets A3 size 5mm thickness

http://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/products/view/foam-board---white-5mm