http://craftyvixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#3086d2ed-2371-47ba-aef8-21d07bf1b9da Yes, its all linen. It does have a finish so you'll have to scour it first. But I like it. Linen is heavenly for dye projects. Such colors you'll get. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:52:08 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#3086d2ed-2371-47ba-aef8-21d07bf1b9da yadda yadda 2008-06-17T03:52:08Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#843c8fa7-baa2-4a2e-a0b0-b91555e3c72d I have to agree that the Yurt is probably the best choice, in that you can get it completely collapsible. You might want to consider that the Strongest shape when out on the playa where you can expect heavy winds is a Tee Pee. You can still use 2x4's to make it by extending the lengths by using brackets that use bolts that hold the boards together. once the main frame is up, you can just lay fabrics over the frame to create the tent. Further you can use standard tarps to create a waterproof effect. You have the ability to put a rope at the top to open a flap to allow venting as well as rolling up the sides to allow air to pass under while still providing shade. Another point, Tee Pee shape is easier to cover than a dome. I have watched Dome tents, Yurts, Military style tents and even pup tents blow over and get mangled. Tee Pees' actually press harder to the ground the heavier the wind gets. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:39:56 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#843c8fa7-baa2-4a2e-a0b0-b91555e3c72d Tatt 2008-06-17T03:39:56Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#31572fd6-a744-4b98-9ee7-ace83c594db2 is it 100% linen (flax)? I might want to look into that for some dying projects I have in mind. Thanks. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:31:17 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#31572fd6-a744-4b98-9ee7-ace83c594db2 lochlainn 2008-06-17T01:31:17Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#53a91316-773d-4840-86b6-186cc07cde7f Awesome advise! ~Thank you~ My burning man camp is still trying to narrow down the material we're using to construct the dome frame (metal, pvc or wood), so the canvas weight will largely depend on how strong the frame is. I really like the idea of hitting up thrift shops for cheap sheets and making a mockup. Have a great monday! eyefleye Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:25:33 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#53a91316-773d-4840-86b6-186cc07cde7f eyefleye 2008-06-17T01:25:33Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#7ca7b2b4-f693-480e-ad40-40f747ed4cb3 In the Los Angeles area you can get 54 inch wide white linen for 4.95 to 5.95 per yard. Dyes well, easy to sew, not too heavy. I think we got it from Dazian. Or try Diamond Foam and Fabric. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:29:02 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#7ca7b2b4-f693-480e-ad40-40f747ed4cb3 yadda yadda 2008-06-15T22:29:02Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#7aaee9dc-5cd3-484b-8187-d71dea2f0ce8 just as aside, I have also seen tents made out of a heavy weight linen that are then waterproofed after being constructed. They sell a canvas-weight linen pretty cheaply at http://fabric-store.com/ under Linen (flax) at an 8oz weight that come in only one color ($8.95-9.45 a yard), or at a 7.1oz weight that comes in 22 colors ($5.99-7.13 a yard), and there is a 7.4oz category as well. anyway, thought I would toss that in there. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:33:19 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#7aaee9dc-5cd3-484b-8187-d71dea2f0ce8 lochlainn 2008-06-15T18:33:19Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#fba366e1-4410-4d8f-9e06-8e92713c08b6 I have not sewn a dome cover, but I have constructed other tents, so hopefully this info helps in your situation. sew the panels after you construct the dome frame. That way you will already have all of your measurements right there in front of you. If you want the dome to be water proof, try getting a catalog from: http://www.pantherprimitives.com/ and ordering some of their waterproof canvas. I have had good luck with it. It is heavy of course, but the waterproof factor is awesome. there are other weather proof canvases available online, I just have only had experience with the stuff from Panther. You might even try a local JoAnn's or similar fabric shop, but be aware that their outdoor canvases are not intended for a lot of wear and tear. They are for making like awnings, that go up and stay up, or for cushion coverings. Double up on your seams, especially near corners, or where you will have things attached, such as stake rings or tie downs, I like to use flat felled seams as it helps keep water out. I have also used the iron on seam binding stuff to help hold things together as I am sewing as some of the really long seams tend to slip around and wind up going wonkity. trouble with that is that sometimes if you are not careful the binding shows after the tent is sewn and has to be fiddled with. (I do historical re-enactment and we don't want that stuff showing on our tents...) Also, always ALWAYS sew a mock up out of cheap 1/2 price sheets from your local thrift shop before you cut your final fabric panels out. Trust me on this one. I have a tent that I can not close the door all the way down the front because I "knew what I was doing" and didn't make the mock up. Now the tent us pretty much useless (I could make new doors of course, but I am lazy... hence the no mock up) in anything other than the nicest of weather. As far as venting goes, with a yurt you can slide the canvas up from the bottom, or peel it back to allow for some cross breeze. This could be done on a dome as well, and for the top you could do the same thing that is done on a yurt, leaving a hole open in the canvas and then using a rain flap that is pulled across with ropes that hang down and can be secured as needed. Another option that comes to mind is velcro "windows". Instead of sewing the panels together on all sides just sew one (or two) side and then attach velcro on the other sides so that you can open and close the "windows" as needed. 2x4's will be extremely heavy but pretty durable. Remember to look for straight lumber with no knots or existing cracks. Also, you might ask how seasoned the wood is. I am assuming that you plan on reusing this, and that you are going to be using it at a festival (BM?). If so remember that as wood dries it shrinks and can crack easily if twisted/tweaked, or if there are flaws in the wood. If this is a dome that you plan on using for several years I might suggest putting a little more money into the lumber than just buying plain old pine boards. It will cost a bit more to begin with, but save you in the long run in not having to replace some of the boards every year or two. I have had good luck with ash in the past. anyway, hope this info helps. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:20:18 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#fba366e1-4410-4d8f-9e06-8e92713c08b6 lochlainn 2008-06-15T18:20:18Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#db725aa1-6abb-40bc-9f84-91eebcbec92c once some friends made giant patchwork quilts and also on made out of ties. I bet the tie one took forever (I think they all did parts on their own and then got together to do the final construction. They left parts open to release heat in both cases. These domes were on the smaller side. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:29:02 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#db725aa1-6abb-40bc-9f84-91eebcbec92c $item.owner.firstName 2008-06-15T17:29:02Z http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#ae25b37f-41c6-4c32-8caa-ec4380bf535f My camp is considering constructing a geodesic PVC dome this year. Don't know the size yet. We are playing around with the idea of constructing it out of wooden 2x4s as well, in which case it could handle a heavier material. Any suggestions on materials, patterns, etc.? I'd like to accommodate a venting system on the top. And of course I'm looking to construct the best I can on an economical budget. Any ideas, sisters? Sun, 15 Jun 2008 17:14:48 GMT http://CraftyVixens.tribe.net/thread/2d78c3dc-7692-4d0e-8e94-5a6e5871298e#ae25b37f-41c6-4c32-8caa-ec4380bf535f eyefleye 2008-06-15T17:14:48Z