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doctort13
03-14-2005, 02:12 PM
I am building a walk-around stage using the One Way Street book (which is very lacking) and have come to a stand still.

I am having trouble finding a light/strong/opaque fabric that is either silver or gray. The stage will look like a rocketship when complete, hence the need for silver or gray material.

Anyone have any idea where I may purchase such a fabric?

Thanks,
t3rry :grouchy:

SesameKermie
03-14-2005, 02:53 PM
I'm don't know of any particular fabric that fits what you're looking for but I do have some ideas. Perhaps you could take Silver Lame' and put stabilizer on it to improve the opacity and strength. The only other idea I have would be to get a general purpose fabric and spray paint it to the color you want.

Hope this helps,

Jason

Infinity Sirius
03-14-2005, 04:51 PM
Polyester might be another good bet. I have purchased several yards in the past and it is very strong and obaque if you get a dark color.

WildJoker
03-14-2005, 06:25 PM
See if you can find a store that caters to folks who do upholstery. They should have a vinyl or leather type fabric that would work well. If you can't find a silver or grey (although I bet they would have one) you could then paint with spray paint. These fabrics tend to be pretty stiff and durable.

ravagefrackle
03-14-2005, 09:10 PM
I am building a walk-around stage using the One Way Street book (which is very lacking) and have come to a stand still.

I am having trouble finding a light/strong/opaque fabric that is either silver or gray. The stage will look like a rocketship when complete, hence the need for silver or gray material.

Anyone have any idea where I may purchase such a fabric?

Thanks,
t3rry :grouchy:

might i suggest you look to http://www.rosco.com they have a great selection of theatricl fabrics, much more than you will find at a local fabric store.

FISH'N'WOLFE
03-14-2005, 10:37 PM
Also, you may want to check out Osgood Textile (http://www.osgoodtextile.com/)

doctort13
03-15-2005, 05:44 PM
Thanks gang. I'll let you know what I find.