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Cosmic Tandav
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Posted : May 29, 2011 17:21:41
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Hi Everyone ..
we have a party coming up soon and i would like to get some of the so called "stretch Decor " done ..
can anyone give any info to what kinda of material is used and or any other tips to how to get it right ??
thanks in advance ...  https://soundcloud.com/hypnotiquerecordings |
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Dreamkeeper
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Posted : May 30, 2011 08:58
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Cosmic Tandav
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Posted : May 30, 2011 12:47
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Benji27
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Posted : May 31, 2011 19:06
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Hi Cosmic Tandav
We've used this online company before to source our lycra for fests and parties alike...
http://www.funkifabrics.com/
One thing to keep in mind is obvious health and safety risks, for example, is it flame retardant? Do you need to spray it with a flame retardant etc. In Europe there are very strict health and safety laws that require us to show a certificate of proof to show it is flame resistant. Is this for SJ? I don't know the rules and regs for Nepal I'm afraid, but you can find out.
As for creating holes, shapes with it, just get it stretching to its max and see how far it goes, then plan where you'd like to cut holes, patterns in it and place some sewing pins to mark the segments you want to cut. You'll be surprised at how small you have to cut holes for it to stretch out into huge shapes when it shrinks back to normal.
Hope this helps mate and good luck with the fest 
Edit: forgot to add, when tying it into place... you will of course have set places you will be tying it to, so just pull a piece of the fabric out and kind of wrap it round 2 fingers and tie a strong 'loop' knot into the fabric. We use a kind of 'strop' method on the poles it attaches to with a simple climbing carabina to loop the 'knot' you made into to hold it. |
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harryohm
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Posted : Jun 1, 2011 08:27
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thanks benji.
even we are doing a shanti jatra promo party here. so thinking of gettin some lycra done. although most consider lyrca to be outdated, thats why i am curious about new materials. wch will glow and can be stylish.
and also curious, is it possible to paint lyrca (white) with acrylic fluro colours ? which are not offcially UV colours but do react under UV lights.
Thanks for the info benji. |
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Benji27
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Posted : Jun 1, 2011 10:47
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The short answer is no
Acrylic paint is not stretchy, so it would just split and crack.
I guess you could airbrush onto it with thinned out acrylic paint when it's in position, but then you'd never be able to re-use the fabric.
You could sew other pieces of different colored fabric onto it perhaps, but you'd need elasticated thread... just thinking out loud
As I mentioned in the other thread, the best person to ask is Ffrancis, he's pretty much on the ball with all things UV
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Benji27
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Posted : Jun 1, 2011 12:38
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On 2011-06-01 08:27, harryohm wrote:
curious about new materials. wch will glow and can be stylish.
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You could just hire lots of sexy women and make them wear see thru pvc that also glows |
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Cosmic Tandav
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Posted : Jun 1, 2011 17:20
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wow Benji ...thanks a lot for the info .
its really goin to help !!
its not for shanti jatra ..we have a few gigs lined up here in dubai ...
.by the way are u the guy with the guitar i met in lisbon around boom 2008 ?
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FranceVisuals
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Posted : Jun 2, 2011 22:27
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Hiya mate, yes that was me with the guitar - well met
Sorry I can't stay longer, the cunts keep banning me.
That translucent stuff... I'm on the case - I'll let you know when I've tracked down the source - it looks amazing
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harryohm
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Posted : Jun 3, 2011 17:00
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On 2011-06-01 10:47, Benji27 wrote:
The short answer is no
Acrylic paint is not stretchy, so it would just split and crack.
I guess you could airbrush onto it with thinned out acrylic paint when it's in position, but then you'd never be able to re-use the fabric.
You could sew other pieces of different colored fabric onto it perhaps, but you'd need elasticated thread... just thinking out loud
As I mentioned in the other thread, the best person to ask is Ffrancis, he's pretty much on the ball with all things UV
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is it ok to use UV spray paint on them ? will it some work and give some effect ?
just curious - why do you keep getting banned ?  |
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AOM
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Posted : Jun 5, 2011 00:49
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hey guys, we are a crew from Lebanon_Space Babylon_ we are specialized in airbrush on stretc_we have more than 20 pieces some of them able to cover a all area of 25m diameter. We will do Antaris and Cosmo festival this year_would be nice to do something together perhaps_lemme know willing to send u material_bholenath |
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Alfie Sunshine
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Posted : Jun 11, 2011 01:01
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Alfie Sunshine
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Posted : Jun 13, 2011 15:54
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I should elaborate on that Cosmic Tandav
The 'scrim' I mentioned is what theatrical companies use as stage curtains etc
So if you can find some translucent 'scrim' you're on to a winner - like massive theatre curtain sizes
Hope that's of help mate - if you need any further details, let me know - lots of UK theatrical companies sell it, but maybe look closer to home to cut down the postage |
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Alfie Sunshine
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Posted : Jun 13, 2011 15:56
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just curious - why do you keep getting banned ?
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No idea 
oh - and that pic you showed with the translucent fabric was lit from behind, so no need for UV paints, just nice elaborate lighting thoughts |
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dreadieg
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Posted : Jun 16, 2011 17:35
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but hey, if you use uv acrylic, and it cracks when stretched, that could be an interesting effect in and of itself? |
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