tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781060643507162251.post925227979660527883..comments2023-10-08T08:54:40.079-04:00Comments on LARP Ohio: Canvas: The High Tech TarpTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17437406306299325645noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781060643507162251.post-73682195854265015532012-03-22T22:47:23.626-04:002012-03-22T22:47:23.626-04:00I made a folding wooden screen out of plywood and ...I made a folding wooden screen out of plywood and hinges a few years ago. It's been painted over several times and reused in various places. My screen has bentwood doors, but you could use anything. Two pieces of plywood, 10 hinges and screws, some paint. Not too pricey, high impact. (The plywood was cut into 6 panels, the smallest being 2X2, 4X2, and 6X2. Arranged with the tallest in the center to form an archway with a bentwood door. But it could be made in virtually any configuration.The Cardboard Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880426970554225968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781060643507162251.post-86539440016644532012-03-20T18:43:01.460-04:002012-03-20T18:43:01.460-04:00I love the idea of canvas...the big drawback I see...I love the idea of canvas...the big drawback I see in using canvas is that it molds/mildews very, very easily. If you are using it inside, there is less of a chance, obviously, but if it is in a particularly damp camp (like Lewis) the possibility still exists. If you are using it to do the outside of a building (like a shelter) they will get wet for sure. So as long as you are prepared to lay them out and dry them, they'll work. You can also wash them, which is awesome, but then painting them is kinda out (though dye is totally still in).<br /><br />Just somethin' to consider.<br /><br />You also asked about other options---there are the plastic made walls, but those totally suck and rip.<br /><br />You can also just use cloth. You can get muslin extremely cheap (sometimes less than 1.00 a yard). You could get them the length you wanted, then sew them together. You could probably do a 20 ft. stretch in a standard mod building that's 8-10 feet high for 20-25. They wash much easier than canvas, look like canvas, also take paint and dye and are lighter.<br /><br />JennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781060643507162251.post-17250970194026826572012-03-20T15:41:47.628-04:002012-03-20T15:41:47.628-04:00I'm always surprised people overlook canvas-- ...I'm always surprised people overlook canvas-- it's sturdy, and you can paint on it. Plus, it's waaay less noisy than tarp, which can kill a good sneaking attempt. Burlap, not nearly as durable, but cheap, can also provide a really cool effect-- especially if you're in an underground tomb or something. It would be interesting to run a couple of mods with decorated canvas, and then a couple, same weekend, with plain tarp. I wonder if people would comment/notice.zeddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772883859628074848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781060643507162251.post-41072117748202581982012-03-20T09:25:17.164-04:002012-03-20T09:25:17.164-04:00Another thing to keep in mind is that canvas, whic...Another thing to keep in mind is that canvas, which I love, dose also weigh more. So if you are used to hanging you tarp walls with a couple of thumbtacks you need to know that may not be enough for canvas.Cwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283916000841977988noreply@blogger.com