When lead pencils were silver and gold.

[@osirisgolad]

I think everyone who worked on this show can be extremely proud of what they did with their lives. It just has everlasting relevance, especially in the accessible and encouraging way in which it was written and presented.

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks , that is very kind of you. There are lots more at kzbin.info - why not subscribe if you haven't already? - Rob

[@lundsweden]

That segment music is funk-tastic!

[@mkvision]

I'm 36 years old and never knew about silver point. Those drawings are impressive.

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@MarkMcCluney]

These clips are just super. Thanks for taking the time to share them.

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@MarkMcCluney]

@@CuriosityShow i already did!

[@CuriosityShow]

Yes, sorry - a bit hectic here since KZbin put a segment out as recommended - my apologies - Rob

[@MarkMcCluney]

@@CuriosityShow no need mate. I can't tell you how enjoyable and impressive I'm finding Curiosity Show. I've done a bit of science broadcasting myself and i regard your work as the gold standard. Thanks again.

[@jakobbraylen4870]

Sorry to be so off topic but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the account password. I love any help you can give me

[@danielflanard8274]

I can't stop watching. You two are great entertainers and it's very interesting finding out new information thats not particularly focused on

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@itsme78932]

Simply a brilliant show i never knew about until recently! Truly enjoy watching these old episodes, brings me back to a much simpler time with much less worries.

[@idjles]

Rob, you are just amazing - great topics, great pace, no condescending, I loved it then and now 40 years later.

[@CuriosityShow]

You are very kind - please spread the word about our channel, and there is lots more at kzbin.info - Rob

[@santoshjudedsouza]

I feel like a kid again. Too bad this show wasn't aired in my country back then, but I'm glad to have found this on KZbin. Definitely making my son watch this as he grows up, he's just 8mo old now.

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks. If you haven't already, why not subscribe at kzbin.info for hundreds more segments - Rob

[@troidesproject9631]

I like when he wrote word lead, that cursive writing style is my favorite.

[@ubermenschmexa]

I absolutely love these clips. Closest thing I ever got in my time was Beakman's World and even that show, as great as it was, doesn't even begin to achieve your show's charm and appeal.

[@CuriosityShow]

Thank you. Very kind of you - Rob

[@CHUNKYNUGGET666]

Still watching this show 50 this yr

[@christiangrey3645]

Thick boney paste is something I thought I'd never hear!

[@chisel83]

I remember when the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition came to the art gallery of south Australia, early 80's. I wonder if this episode coincided with it?

[@CuriosityShow]

Could well have done - about the right year - Rob

[@GiuseppeBasile]

I learnt something new today, thanks Rob

[@CuriosityShow]

My pleasure - Rob

[@GiuseppeBasile]

@@CuriosityShow thanks for the reply Rob made my evening. Happy Australia Day.

[@S1nwar]

its mindblowing how laborintensive AND baaaad tech used to be. AAAND even then barely anyone had acess or could use it. we are so lucky to live today...

[@k8fearsnoart]

This video is just wonderful! I love how he explained and demonstrated things; that, alongside the materials and how they work, and how he showed us the actual process. Like here's how you prep the material to be written upon, here's how you grind up the bone, here's how you mix it and then apply it, etc. I wish he could've shown us what gold looks like on the prepared paper. Can any silver or gold write like that? Like, jewelry? I'm thinking that I'd like to try this, and getting bone isn't an issue. We live in a 'rural' area (apostrophes because it's not as rural as I'd like it to be) and often find bones when we walk around our property (three+ swampy and wooded acres), so that's not an issue. This video is also awesome because it makes you want to try out the techniques shown! Thank you for posting this video!

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks, that was the idea of Curiosity Show. It should be the purest silver you can get, so silver plate won't work. Sterling should be OK - Rob

[@Fifury161]

I'm addicted! Thanks for sharing these!

[@CuriosityShow]

A pleasure - lots more at kzbin.info - please spread the word - Rob

[@Rena152]

They should totally re-air this show so I could watch it with my non-existent children... yet!

[@6Fiona6_P_6]

Just Subscribed. Love it that I'm able to catch up with bite size pieces of The Curiosity Show 🔔

[@CuriosityShow]

Great, many thanks - Rob

[@drm2566]

Great stuff I vividly remember this when shows on channel 10 feel short of the hour or half hour

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks - Rob

[@inquisitorwalmarius6650]

i learned something very interesting and new today, thanks curiosityshow.

[@eggo5643]

I'm curious now, can the boney gooey goop paper actually be used as sandpaper? you'd probably need to stick it to a harder surface of course, but I really wonder how it could work

[@bmilano1580]

Why doesn't this very very useful kids show have a comeback???

[@CuriosityShow]

We would, but the funding has gone out of broadcast TV - Rob

[@DashDrones]

When? I have a gold parker duofold pencil now.

[@jaxnean2663]

And today we take pencils for granted!

[@sporkfindus4777]

Graphite rules!! I love it

[@Lauli55]

This guy whips out the sketch like it's nothing

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@Frank-vc3wi]

He’s not a bad artist himself.

[@GT-yw8ue]

Thanks for uploading of all this content. It’s given me great inspiration for spending fun but educational time with my young Daughter.

[@sonyyayem]

This is the proof that old is gold....

[@The_Bartender00]

and now we're back to using hard metal as a pencil again and yes I'm talking about "penciless"

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Deep knowledge. Very thankful.

[@mantisshrimp9637]

Commemorating silver pencils:nice That fast drawing in the intro: DAMN

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks - lots more at kzbin.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob

[@whatthat150]

Next, when graphite pencils used to be lead.

[@allaware5014]

"What is it?" *My cellphone screen*

[@soleimanebensassinour5924]

thanks

[@chinabluewho]

"I'll grind his bones to make my brea- bone paper".

[@Apjooz]

I should have guessed the reason they're called lead pencils...

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Did they call it "lead," because it was similar to the previous material?

[@anthonybernero9720]

"of course it has to dry flat, or else it gets wrinkles". -As he just tosses it to the side

[@gee-wizz.5050]

Has the voinich manuscript been tested for this? - only a thought, but perhaps there are things that could be seen differently as in hidden, that this could expose? Probably not, but worth a shot!

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzbin.info Why not subscribe?

[@smithsmith5366]

Interesting

[@peter_castle]

0:39 Rob, can I ask you what did you said, something like "gooschools"? I couldn't research it on google. Hey awesome video!

[@CuriosityShow]

Yes, it is indistinct. It was 'goose quills' - rob

[@peter_castle]

@@CuriosityShow Now you clarified it 100%. Thank you so much!

[@Twenty9point97]

The bones are their money 🎶

[@The_Bookman]

OMG

[@monkeyface_handsome]

in school i hated the invention of the pencil.