SeattleMaddog
Active Member
I made this Camp Lehigh flag replica last year but realised I've never shared it on the RPF. There are some good reference photos available but I noticed at least two variants of the actual prop with slightly different fonts. I took the best available reference and created a stencil then had it printed full size.
Next I used spray glue to attach the print to a stencil material (I cannot remember its name.) from my local art supplier. Cutting it out was a laborious process spread over many hours and two days at the table with a scalpel and aching hands.
The material is nice khaki cotton that should billow nicely on a flagpole, and I hemmed it on the wife's sewing machine. I used an sand coloured acrylic paint to create a aged look, and dubbed it on over the stencil with a sponge, painting both sides individually. This means the back and front are misaligned but I doubt anyone would notice when it's flying. I added two eyelet grommets to complete the flag.
It was a fun project, and forced me to explore several crafting techniques.
Next I used spray glue to attach the print to a stencil material (I cannot remember its name.) from my local art supplier. Cutting it out was a laborious process spread over many hours and two days at the table with a scalpel and aching hands.
The material is nice khaki cotton that should billow nicely on a flagpole, and I hemmed it on the wife's sewing machine. I used an sand coloured acrylic paint to create a aged look, and dubbed it on over the stencil with a sponge, painting both sides individually. This means the back and front are misaligned but I doubt anyone would notice when it's flying. I added two eyelet grommets to complete the flag.
It was a fun project, and forced me to explore several crafting techniques.
