Author Topic: Holy Shamrocks Batman....  (Read 2912 times)

Offline thshadow

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Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« on: February 05, 2010, »
Hmm was going try something for a St. Pat's day party...

Wanted to get thoughts on if you think you can use a smaller version of the arch in multiples to create a lighted shamrock that would have some additional effects... It needs more flexibility maybe than the arches.. Think PVC would still be a good choice? Other ideas for what might work? Wood maybe but doesn't leave the hollow middle I was kindda looking for...Well I guess you could do that but a lot more work... Thoughts?

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2010, »
Wireframe would probably be what you are looking for.

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2010, »
Sounds like coroplast is what you need

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2010, »
Wow... coroplast looks cool... Has anyone had experience with it. Can you use a standard drill to drill out the holes or is this a better order it with custom specs type of thing? Never worked with the stuff and totally new to this so.. any pointer appreciated...

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2010, »
Yes a drill will work just fine. A awl would work too :)

Think of it as cardboard made of plastic instead of paper.

A utility knife will cut it.

Its not strong, you will need to attach some wood behind it to support it against wind, etc

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2010, »
Since I am in New Jersey, there are plenty of places around the country.

This is a company I have purchase material from along with visiting their place for demos of equipment and expo

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Re: Holy Shamrocks Batman....
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2010, »
David since you are in this thread I do have a question for you. I really like the mini arches I saw on your sight and was wondering how many channels did it take to do that demo video?