Being a Mineralogist

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Monkey boy examining a rock

Experimenting and researching are what the kids enjoy doing. All of them love Science and would grab any chance they could have to adorn the white Scientist coat.

It is really cool to see the kids eyes light up when they realised that they could take part in the session and get up and close with the minerals on display.

Tiger girl having a go as a Mineralogist

The kids had a chance to work in a “lab” during the ArtScienceMuseum tour they had during the school holidays. It was interesting for them to learn more about the different minerals that they were presented that day.

Tiger girl looking on as Doggie boy examines a rock

Many shiny stones come from dull rocks which are polished so that they shine. Diamonds are the most common ones which we see in the shops. However there are many other minerals which are equally stunning once they are polished.

Doggie boy doing a close up examination

All of them had fun being a mineralogist during the session and could work with different materials each.

It is great that there are hands-on segments in many different museums in Singapore. The kids here are really spoiled for choice with the range they can select from.

Are there hands on segments for kids in the local museums?

June 15, 2016

Classy and Cute Jewelleries

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A possom pin

It was a really fun experience at the ArtScience Museum for us when we were there during the 1st week of the June holidays. I was really captivated by the jewels on display and took the opportunity to take some macro shots.

Golden Ram

Golden Lion

selection of pins

These pins are really pretty. I love the details on it. They make for very outstanding broaches on a jacket. I guess that these “babies” will not make it to my jacket as they are certainly too expensive for me to afford.

pretty butterfly

This is a piece which I personally would wear out. I love butterflies and their pretty colors. This diamond encrusted pendant would make any plain color jacket outstanding.

Flower broach and ring

Besides single pieces of jewellery there were also sets on display. This particular one was ruby and diamonds. It is really interesting to see how creative the designers can be with creating the pieces.