BitterBits
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I'm working on a cape for a local charity that does a lot of kid's events. I'm wanting to put in a rod of some sorts in the front panels so that the actor can lift the cape for pictures but I'm coming up short on what to use. My first guess was dowel rods but I'm worried that one thin enough to use would also be too easy to snap. Splinters + kids = very very bad day.
I considered using the metal rod from one of those cheapie reflector stands from the garden center in Wal Mart -- but it's rather heavy and I'm worried it'll wear through the fabric at either end when the actor kneels. What other materials could I use? Really would like something thin, way under 1/2" diameter if I can get it.
What do you use?
I considered using the metal rod from one of those cheapie reflector stands from the garden center in Wal Mart -- but it's rather heavy and I'm worried it'll wear through the fabric at either end when the actor kneels. What other materials could I use? Really would like something thin, way under 1/2" diameter if I can get it.
What do you use?