I want to black-out a 'rip-stop' tent in order to develop photographs outdoors, on the hills.
Thanks
2007-06-09 06:51:31 · 4 answers · asked by richard_cynan 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I don't think paint will work. Instead, overlay the tent with 6 mil black plastic.
2007-06-09 10:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just carry a sheet of black poly (Visqueen) with you to cover the tent while you develop. It is light weight and you don't have to ruin a perfectly good tent.
2007-06-09 10:20:18 · answer #2 · answered by Hondu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you use a blackout bag instead?
Ther's an example of one for sale on ebay.co.uk at the moment, item 230077795875
2007-06-10 04:33:37 · answer #3 · answered by Girlie Electrics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most paints would probably "crack" on fabric, i.e. emulsion etc.
I found this link from a kite-maker who suggests using Dylon dyes to dye the fabric. http://www.akg.cwc.net/dying.txt
Not sure it would have a "blackout" effect, though. Good luck!
2007-06-09 11:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by isaulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋