Posted by Jacques E. Bouchard on 11/15/07 21:36

Mike Kujbida <kXuXjXfXaXm@xplornet.com> wrote in
news:5q3redFu2oe5U1@mid.individual.net:

> Richard Crowley wrote:
>> "Jacques E. Bouchard" wrote ...
>>> Okay, here I am posting for the fourth time in two days. Hope I
>>> don't get a
>>> speeding ticket...
>>>
>>> I have a 10' X 20' muslin greenscreen that I normally keep rolled on
>>> a 10' PVC pipe to prevent wrinkling. Problem is, that makes it hard
>>> to transport in anything but a van. Is there a technique that I
>>> don't know about to store large backdrops in smaller, easy-to-carry
>>> packages without causing wrinkles or creases?
>>
>> In some areas of the world (where wind-surfing is popular)
>> you see many cars with some long, narrow "streamlined" pods
>> on car-top carriers which they use for their board, mast, sail,
>> etc. I've thought it would be great for things like tripods, light
>> stands, rolls of scrim or cyc, etc.
>
>
> Excellent idea Richard.
> Stick the 10' PVC pipe inside of a larger diameter 11' pipe, secure it
> to a roof rack and you should be good to go.
> As far as wrinkles, invest in a mini fabric steamer that (primarily)
> women use to take wrinkles out of their clothes.
> They used to be in stores like Wal-Mart a few years ago, around
> $25-$30, as I recall.

I bought a large home steamer on wheels. A hand-held model would take
forever on a backdrop that large.

Guess I have to choose between hauling the 10-foot pipe or hauling the
steamer.

Any origami experts wish to offer suggestions?



jaybee

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