Has anyone got info on how to make a hanging mandala

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:30 pm

Im looking for resources on how to make a hanging mandala they may have a different name not sure though, the kind that you put poles in the ground and use Lycra to make designs and string them up according to the design in mind, any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:43 pm

Are you trying to get a stained glass effect? and how large? and free hung?, or against a structure?

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 7:52 pm

size = 18 meters in diameter
Free hung and as for stained glass effect im not sure how you mean but the more excessive the better :D

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:05 pm

im guessing that the over all amount of posts around the circumference dictates the geometry of the centre? eg if you have x amount of external posts then the centre would be divisible by the amount of external posts?

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:08 pm

that's nearly 60 feet...and huge! You sure about the 18 meters?
Given, that doesn't sound strange in Black Rock City..

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:45 pm

k so maybe 15 meters in diameter, does it make a big difference as to the size?

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:50 pm

[quote="TomServo"]that's nearly 60 feet...and huge! You sure about the 18 meters?
Given, that doesn't sound strange in Black Rock City..[/quote]

also im in new zealand and wanting to do some stuff like this for parties here including kiwiburn and hoping to get over for burning man this year if possible, just trying to learn as much as i can while i can still learn :)

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:06 pm

Are you talking about string sculptures? Sort of like the wire stuff from the 70s, but writ much larger?

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:09 pm

kinda, using a combination of string and lycra or muslin cloth to create a petal shape, if i knew how to upload photos i could show an example but i havnt a clue, the basis of the idea is a mandala hung up via posts and string its really cool looking :)

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:09 pm

Well, to start...can you segment it? To be built on the playa? It should be somewhat heavy and suspended from the top end anchored at the bottom...so it can spin...and not flail about and destroy the main structure or kill someone. Keep checking, and ill try and come up with an idea, or maybe someone else will. Research is the watchword, but, never having been to the playa, I assume...its best to get feedback from people who've been there. On that note...it can get extremely windy. 120 mph gust, reported, on my first night. Normally 60mph are the heaviest.

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:13 pm

thanks, ill keep looking, i have an idea in mind and thats what counts :) creativity for the win, if i find any info on it ill post links up so people can get the idea and share creative input, thanks again

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:17 pm

dont know if this link will work but this is the style im meaning

let me know if the link works or not

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:18 pm

it works.

lordloki · Post by **lordloki** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:21 pm

cool, just need to get an idea on how to construct it and the most efficient geometric principals to follow also the most sacred and meaningful geometry :D

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:30 pm

Shit! So like a shade structure! Ignore most of what I said.

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:36 pm

You could slip some fence tubing over t posts at each support...and use guylines at each pole. Just an idea..but try a heavy fishing line underneath the mandala to keep it from crushing people underneath?