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Any ideas? We're making a walk-through beehive and are wondering how to go about with papier mache.
Paul,
Some questions need to asked, Paul. Is this structure a permanent creation or temporary? If permanent you'll need to consider some wall and center support. If you intend to use all recyclable, readily available materials, I would suggest beginning your design with tubes from upholstery shops. These heavy-duty corrugate tubes come in lenghts of up to four feet. These tubes could be used as wall support.
Build one wall at a time using corrugate sheeting. Afix the flat corrugate to the tubes. You'll have to plan well so that when you put the walls together they'll resemble a beehive structure.
If permanent, you may want to incorporate something more rigid into your structure.
Hope this helps you get started.
Karen
Hi Karen:
Would you please tell me more about these tubes and what upholsterers would use them for? They sound invaluable for PM. Also, does anyone have a source in the US for large (4ft by 4ft for example) polystyrene/styrofoam?
Thank you so much!
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