[SML] Sky Drop Recommendations

[Stephen Rees]

Thanks for these tips Bill. Appreciated.
Steve Rees

On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Bill Conner via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> When I started consulting in 1982, I specified leno a.k.a. filled
> scrim for sky drops, usually dyed Rosenthal  blue.  They did look
> great, especially when new and compared to muslin.  After trying vinyl
> on one project, I never considered going back to Leno.  Vinyl is
> probably near double the cost, so that may factor in, but you will
> have to allow for flame retardant treatment probably every 5 years and
> the possible changes and inconveniences that will cause.
>
> If you do go leno, I preferred the rolled and basted sides, rather
> than a hem and never a hem with webbing and grommets, which inevitably
> caused wrinkles or puckers because the webbing didn't stretch the same
> as the leno.  Also canvas pipe pockets at the bottom with gap every
> 10' for easier pipe insertion and removal, and separate leno flap or
> skirt over.  If I were to do that today I might have two flaps,
> attached with velcro, since that seems to be the part that shows
> distress soonest.
>
> --
> Bill Conner Fellow of the ASTC
>
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