Interesting. Yep, if it's sticking well to reflectix, it's got a good adhesive.
Gluing the strips in might work, but the adhesive would have be optically clear, and the joints would have to be absolutely clean. Otherwise foam bits and bobs would get in the way. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:04:12 AM UTC-5, Charlie Staley wrote: > > I wanted to have fun with my build. I just finished my first H13, the > semi-finished sub structures. Hopefully it goes together. > I have been using some 3M flashing tape. A little stretchier than I > anticipated, but extremely aggressive tack, and good strength. But some > wrinkly joints, particularly with a lone builder. > > > Anyway, I ripped some colored acrylic sheets to 1 inch wide. Then made a > cutting jig to the size of the sheet edges to run my blade along. > Use a propane torch to smooth the cut acrylic edges. This doesn't take > long. I torched the edges in just as much time as it took to cut them. > You will see the rough surface turn glassy, and you're done. The acrylic > will warp with the heat, but mostly settles back down to flat. > This allows the acrylic to pass the light through more easily. > > I cut my slots with the jig, then used the jig (it was plywood, 1/4 inch, > same thickness as the acrylic) to force out the cut slot. > Slipped the acrylic in, then applied crystal clear packing tape. Many > brands available. Most are UV tolerant for packages that may be exposed to > weather. > > By day, some cool colored lights. By night, leave the lantern blinking, > and the yurt calls you home..... > > I taped both sides. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
