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BowEd:
Yep I agree warpath.The more fires the better although there is some very good waterproof,mildewproof,&fire retardent canvas out there,but it does look nice seeing a used smoked tipi.I made a 2/3rds' fire retardent ozane for mine too.Glad you like yours.There really is a nastalgic feeling or nuance to living in one.Seems to get you in touch with mother nature.There's all kinds of things a person can do to their teepee.Painting designs on it etc.I had some friends who were art majors in college and they painted theirs with hawk figures all around the top and flaps.Looked pretty cool.
BowEd:
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IndianGuy:
I have made several teepees for a local trading post here in Oklahoma, A 14" and a 16", the measurements are not that hard, Laubins book the "native american teepee" I think it was called has dimensions in there for teepees. I use an old singer sewing machine and painters tarps from the local hardware store, you can build your own teepee for less than 150.00 bucks if your resourcefull.
Nice Lil teepee.
Eric
BowEd:
Cool.Yea I know it is a lot cheaper dong it your self.I've had Laubins book here since 1980.My friend mud turtle and me came to a trade and he had made quite a few himself.He said he used egyption cotton on mine treated mildew and waterproof.I made a fire retardent 2/3rds ozane for mine too.Maybe you could help those other fellas that wanted to make their own.
IndianGuy:
Well I started sewing in the living room, ended up stretching canvas to the kitchen, then eventually out the back door into the yard! LOL teepees are fun to make and especially paint!
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