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Topic: rocks
Posted By: Guests
Subject: rocks
Date Posted: 2/27/05 at 9:57pm
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Hi i need to create large boulders that are light weight any suggestions would br greatly appreciated |
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Posted By: Topper
Date Posted: 2/28/05 at 2:58pm
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Are these rocks for mere set decoration only?
Or are they going to be climbed on, sat on, and used by the actors, etc? For mere decoration: chicken wire covered with several layers of papier mache does the trick. Instead of strips of newspaper, strips of muslin create more texture and will last longer. (However, it is still rather flimsy and will suffer from being banged about.) Paint with different shades of grey mottled with other colors. For climbable rocks: a wooden framework would need to be constructed (freeform shapes of 3/4 plywood nailed together with 2x4's), then draped with wire mesh, covered in sturdy fabric such as burlap, and sprayed with a fibreglas material. (someone in the auto-body repair business might be helpful with this process) While not exactly "lightweight" these rocks are more easily moveable than actual boulders of the same size. Casters can be concealed within the framework, if so desired. The same technique can be used to make a sittable or climbable tree-stump as well, if you take the time and effort to staple the burlap into irregular, vertical pleats. ------------- "None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public." -- Keith Johnstone |
Posted By: Gaafa
Date Posted: 3/01/05 at 11:12am
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Try these two topics in the set design & construction! http://www.communitytheater.org/discuss/forum/forum_posts.as p?TID=980&PN=3 http://www.communitytheater.org/discuss/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1138&PN=2 - http://www.communitytheater.org/discuss/forum/forum_posts.as p?TID=1138&PN=2
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Posted By: Nyria
Date Posted: 3/15/05 at 9:22pm
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This is just for sitting there rocks (that no one touches) If painted properly you can use foam for rocks - just make sure no one bumps into them or you can sure tell they're fake :) ------------- NYRIA |