Articles related to "Polymers"

Make a ball of putty that stretches, bounces, and temporarily holds its shape. While having fun, children are also learning about polymers.

Polymer sculpting clay can be used to create beads, jewelry, ornaments and small sculptures. Fimo polymer clay lends bright color to these crafts.

Chemical structure and properties of the polymer which is used in body-armour and tennis rackets.

Rainy/snowy Saturday -nothing to do. Simple instructions from "Ask the Crafter" -a fun craft project with a grandchild or friends. Make cute dolls. A fundraiser?

How did we come to depend on plastic, Teflon, Nylon and Lycra?

A simple description of the most important categories of polymers: large molecules we could not live without.

Use additive sculpture to slowly build with polymer clay. Bake it as you go to harden details and continue sculpting for a permanent work of art that can be reproduced.

The American Art Clay Company is once again having a designers challenge for amateur or professional.

Today's project is a gingerbread house used to countdown the days until Christmas.

Sculpting clay that can be used to make crafts at home needs to be easy to use, and easy to clean up. Sculpey polymer clay gives crafters much to work with.

Do you want something really unique to give Mom for Mother's Day? How about making her a bracelet that honors her life achievements?

Technological advances indicate that the text news on paper may migrate to text news on electronic screen. The abiding spell of newspaper on the readers is over.

The story of expanded polystyrene, a material that is used for packaging but also in CD cases and plastic model kits.

A common misconception is that ATP can be used to determine the direction of a reaction. ATP is used to make activated intermediates that are macromolecular precursors.

"Radical" is the best description of Nike's SasQuatch Sumo2 driver. With the CCi Cast irons, they adhered to tradition, but they also made a solid game improvement club.

This collection of articles explores the components and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA) and the cellular energy carrier ATP.

Have your child or students make an arrowhead out of self-hardening or polymer clay.

Several types of cell phone batteries are available. Choosing the right battery helps improve talk-time, and some are even safer for the environment.

Laminin is one of the most important parts of the animal body. When a person has a lack of laminin, he or she can develop negative medical conditions.

I expected when I picked up this book to see a lot of the projects you see year after year with one or two new ideas thrown in to give it some purpose. I was wrong.

Want a quick and easy way to make a beautiful custom-made Easter (or anytime) pin? Yes! This project is just the thing.

A native of Seattle, Mike Leavitt is the one-man production team of a variety of art genres.

Materials engineers study the behavior of materials and develop innovative materials for a variety of applications.

Watson-Guptill has brought us some wonderful new craftng books to add to your collection.

The advent of electronic books is in its infancy. As the technology advances and prices drop with increased demand, they should become as ubiquitous as cell phones.

The Sony Reader Electronic Book uses a digital display with paper-like qualities for e-book reading. Does this digital book reader spell the end for paper print?

Looking at the structure of the DNA molecule, from the nucleotides that make up DNA, to the discovery of the double helix structure.

Scripps Research Institute scientists have devised and patented a simple microfluidic chamber that may hold the answer to the mystery of the creation of life on earth.

Making homemade Christmas ornaments is easy and fun. To create Santa clay ornaments, simply follow the instructions below.

To reduce plastics pollution, researchers at Metabolix Inc. have engineered a new technique to grow a biodegradable plastic out of switchgrass plants.

Add a personal touch to your child's Christmas present this year, by making a personalized gift from the heart.

DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.

Learn about the chemical bonds and different levels of structure that take amino acid monomers to a whole other level, a more complex protein polymer.

Even the most ardent gardener has minor problems that can cause frustration while gardening. Here are some solutions.

PEX tubing, connected by fittings and manifolds, are giving copper and galvanized pipe a challenge. Great for DIY, some connections don't requires a plumber's license.

Preparing your own art surfaces for oil painting drastically cuts cost and is not time consuming. The artist is also given control over the surface on which to paint.

The result of these genetic mistakes can range from no effect on the organism to the production a defective cellular protein that may have disastrous implications.

Carbs, also known as saccharides, are organic molecules that are used as energy sources, structural molecules and as components of other biological molecules.

A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation.

Contracts are legally binding agreements that play a major part in everyday life, inside and outside of the courts.

What is the difference between an organic and an inorganic molecule? What substances are within the realm of organic chemistry? Read on and discover.

The discovery in 1963 by Bruce Merrifield of a way to automatically synthesise polypeptides and protiens accurately and without loss of yield.

Crime scene technology includes using chemical analysis techniques to evaluate evidence in areas such as toxicology, general chemistry, metallurgy and paint and polymers.

Stamped concrete is also known as imprinted and patterned. Used on patios, pool decks, walkways, and even driveways, it's a durable substitute for wood, flagstones, more.

What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.

This article discusses the recent popularity of composite or white fillings as alternatives to silver or amalgam fillings.

Prior to cell division, a new copy of DNA must be built. And in order for our cells to make proteins, RNA must be created from the DNA template. How is this accomplished?

RNA, ribonucleic acid, is the genetic material that transcribes DNA's instructions and translates instruction into construction of protein.

Genes use a specific chemical language to store information. There is also a structural language that, if you understand it, will help you better understand DNA.

The history and structure of the most important molecule in living organisms, Deoxyribonucleic Acid.