[Ansteorra] Fabric source

[Mitch Utsey]

I worked as a tent maker for a couple of years. Both companies used the same
supplier: Astrup. I strongly recommend using a marine boat shrunk canvas like
Sunforger. Astrup's website is : http://www.astrup.com/

They are pretty good folks to work with, and most are quite knowledgeable. For a
Medieval pavilion, I'd avoid most of their Tent and Shelter Fabric, as they are
not really meant for the game that we play...

If you don't have a good, strong industrial sewing machine, you might see about
renting one. You can REALLY trash a home unit with just a part of a pavilion...

housedragonstar wrote:

> Greetings friends.
>
> I have been toying with the idea of making a new tent.  Along those lines, I
> think that I have found a potential source for some really cheap canvas.
>
> Before I get my hopes up and organize a purchase for myself and others, I
> would like to know if anyone else has had dealings with this company in the
> past.
>
> It is Magna Fabrics in New Jersey.  Their web site is at
> http://www.magnafabrics.com.
>
> Thanks for any information.
>
> Medb Liath
>
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