Q: Poly-what? What is this thing?
A: Polydoodle™ is a new kind of interactive window-tile-art toy. We don't know what else to call it. It can be a decoration, a puzzle, an educational toy, or just something to doodle with. You decide!
Polydoodle™ tiles are transparent and richly colored, like colored glass. But they are made from a special sort of "static cling" vinyl, much thicker than usual. So they are soft, flexible, and easy to handle, but they stick to glass and other flat shiny surfaces like magic, with no adhesives. The tiles are infinitely repositionable, they will stick over and over and never wear out.
Each Polydoodle™ kit contains 108 tiles – 12 squares and 24 triangles in each of 3 colors. The combinations are endless! Buy one now!
Q: My tiles don't stick!
A: There are 3 possible reasons tiles don't stick.
Wrong side: If you look closely at the tiles, you'll see that one side is glossier than the other: that's the "sticky" side. It's sometimes very hard to tell by looking, so try this: grab the corner of a tile between your thumb and forefinger, and drag the rest of the tile across a window. Then flip the tile over and do it again. One side will really "grab" the window: that's the "sticky" side.
Dirt: The #1 enemy of stickiness is dirt (and grease, and dust, and grime). Clean the window before you start. If the tiles get dusty, just wipe them with a clean damp cloth. If the dirt is more stubborn, wash them in warm water and a drop of dish soap, then dry thoroughly. (Use a kitchen strainer or colander to keep them from washing down the drain.)
Surface: Polydoodle™ requires a glassy-smooth surface to stick to, and is designed primarily with windows in mind. However, we've found that many other surfaces work as well: most refrigerators, all kinds of mirrors, whiteboards, dinner plates, you name it. When in doubt, try it! And make sure to use the "sticky" side.
Q: I'm having trouble tearing the tiles apart, is there an easier way?
A: It usually helps to first fold the material backwards along the line you want to tear, so the partial cut opens up even more. Really crease it hard, pressing the cut open as much as you can. Then try tearing again. If you can't seem to open up the cut, put the sheet into the refrigerator for a couple of minutes (to make the vinyl stiff), and then try to crease it again.
When you tear, pull one side up, and the other side down, in a "shearing" action. If you think of the tile sheet as a plane, you want the force to be perpendicular to the plane. It also helps to use your fingernails right at the cut line, to start the tear. Once started, the cuts should tear easily.
If you still have trouble getting started, use a small, sharp knife to make a tiny cut at the start of the line.
Q: Where do I store them when I'm not using them?
A: Keep them on the window! That's what Polydoodle™ is designed for. Just move them to the edge temporarily if you need to.
If you need to store the tiles away for a while, or want to take them with you somewhere, then use the reclosable bag that they came in.