Making Tarps from parchment paper

[holmerz]

I recently thought of using parchment paper for making tarps, since other materials (putty or lead) didn't really cut it for me.
Parchment paper is on the other hand a cheap and ready available material.

Part 1: Tarp roll

#1: A piece of parchment paper cut into size.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture727.jpg

#2: Next it's moistened with some wind screen cleaner.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture728.jpg

#3: Excess cleaner is wiped off and the piece is folded into the desired size.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture729.jpg

#4: The piece is rolled into the desired shape.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture730.jpg

#5. Some thin wire is added to simulate rope.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture731.jpg

#6: The roll is forced into a position resempling some sag, and upon drying hopefully it'll stay in that form.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture732.jpg

#7: Paint applied and left to dry overnight.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture733.jpg


I tried to use parchment paper for a tarp covering something. For this I used the Sturer Emil and it turned out OK, though I need to do some fixes concerning the technique.
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u199/holmerz/Picture724.jpg

\Erik
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[RickLawler]

Erik... I like the texture of the parchment, and it looks more durable than tissue.

Why window cleaner?

thanks,
rick

[holmerz]

Exactly, the parchment paper has the advantage of being more durable than tissue paper.

I use the window cleaner because it works :confused:. I tried with water but it didn't soften the paper to the same degree as the WC.
I think the parchment paper is treated with some sort of wax and the base present in the WC is necessary to break up the wax surface.

\Erik