[SML] Razor Wire

[James Alderson]

Richard John Archer via Stagecraft wrote:

> "We tried to do something like this a couple of years ago.   Ended up
with "barbed" wire instead of razor  along the top of our chain link
fence.    Bought some barbless wire (from Home Depot?  or Tractor
Supply??around 12 ga)  and proceeded to make our own "barbs" using rubber
bands spray painted silver. ?... experimented with a few sizes, cut them
apart and tied them with a granny knot leaving the ends protrude as the
"barbs".  Sniped the ends at an angle to look "sharp".    Actually looked
good both up close and further away.  Added the barbs after we strung the
wire."

Our solution was similar. I found a heavy gauge aluminum wire (might have
been meant for a clothes line and came in shorter lengths than electric
fence wire) . For the razor wire effect we used mylar tape squares which we
then made spiky with a few snips with a scissors. Hyper realism want
necessary to achieve a pretty realistic appearance. Aluminum muffler tape
might also work for the barbs.

Mick Alderson
TD Fredric March Theatre
UW Oshkosh
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