[SML] Tumbeweed

[Pat Kight]

Ross via Stagecraft wrote:
> Hello all,  I am currently working on the production of “Johnny 
> Gitaure” (or how ever it is spelled).  The director want some tumble 
> weeds at some point in the show.  Does anyone have an idea of how to 
> build one?  Being in Iowa, a road trip to AZ is nice, but not in the 
> budget.
Buy an artificial topiary, cut off the foliage balls, pull/clip off some 
of the greenery to make it scraggly and hit it with some grey/brown 
paint tones? 
https://www.wayfair.com/Zingz-and-Thingz-Round-Tapered-Faux-Topiary-in-Urn-ZNGZ3777.html 
for instance. These should be fireproof, but you'd want to test it and 
treat if necessary.

Alternately, google "large willow ball" to find a bunch of decorative 
balls woven from willow, wicker, etc. For instance: 
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/mossballs1.html. Weave in some dried or 
fake grasses, bits of raffia, etc. for a more authentic look.

If you're really ambitious or have too much time on your hands, you 
could buy willow branches or wicker and weave your own, but the 
purpose-made ones are fairly inexpensive.
-- 
Pat Kight
kightp at peak.org