One Item for BMan 2013 a Day

[Ratty]

kaicrown, I wish I was talented like you in drawing instead of dreaming. That's a fine lookin' design.

I'm finally making myself a long vest to replace the one I lost in the dust. (On the way to the M&G). No pattern. Just a concept and plenty of time. Pin it, try it on, snip snip. It will be glorious.

Then I need to sew the tent, make a coat and circus big-top and finish my swag pile. How many days left?

[theCryptofishist]

kaicrown, I wish I was talented like you in drawing instead of dreaming. That's a fine lookin' design.

I'm finally making myself a long vest to replace the one I lost in the dust. (On the way to the M&G). No pattern. Just a concept and plenty of time. Pin it, try it on, snip snip. It will be glorious.

Then I need to sew the tent, make a coat and circus big-top and finish my swag pile. How many days left?

And how many people wish they were talented like Ratty? Huh? Cause it ain't zero!

[Mr. Just Right]

Worked on this design for my group. Pacific Northwest Burners.
Next to make decals, a flag, ect. Glad I work at a print shop!

Dang, do you take orders over the internet and send them off, or strictly local?

Oh yeah, we ship all over the globe. Shoot me a message on my email and we can talk. [email protected].

[Ratty]

Hi Crypto, I had this BIG plan. I designed a painting in my head. It was magical and mesmerizing. I contacted The Artery so I could put it up on the outside of Center Camp. The 4' by 8' canvass was an ambitious project for me. I'm no painter and I can't draw but with several months I was determined. I explained to them that the snarky wit and wisdom of these boards is only enjoyed by a very few.

You'll love this..........the theme was 'Eplaya'. My painting was a landscape with a fence running down the middle and reaching far, far into the distance. One side was underwater with fish and such. The other side had bikes and round rocks. Everything was inscribed with quotes from eplaya. The fence was on fire. The smoke spelled 'Eplaya'. There was a hill in the distance with the man, (burning). A double or make that a triple rainbow. Birds and angels singing praises etc....etc....

They were going along with me. Then they told me I had to make it 8' by 8'. I agonized and then bailed. I don't have any area to work on that size and I finally realized I can't draw, paint or depict anything other than stick figures. So if you know any stick people I would be happy to paint them. Now the pressure is off and I can do what I know how. Sew, build, dream.

You have to admit though, It would have been something.

[theCryptofishist]

Hi Crypto, I had this BIG plan. I designed a painting in my head. It was magical and mesmerizing. I contacted The Artery so I could put it up on the outside of Center Camp. The 4' by 8' canvass was an ambitious project for me. I'm no painter and I can't draw but with several months I was determined. I explained to them that the snarky wit and wisdom of these boards is only enjoyed by a very few.

You'll love this..........the theme was 'Eplaya'. My painting was a landscape with a fence running down the middle and reaching far, far into the distance. One side was underwater with fish and such. The other side had bikes and round rocks. Everything was inscribed with quotes from eplaya. The fence was on fire. The smoke spelled 'Eplaya'. There was a hill in the distance with the man, (burning). A double or make that a triple rainbow. Birds and angels singing praises etc....etc....

They were going along with me. Then they told me I had to make it 8' by 8'. I agonized and then bailed. I don't have any area to work on that size and I finally realized I can't draw, paint or depict anything other than stick figures. So if you know any stick people I would be happy to paint them. Now the pressure is off and I can do what I know how. Sew, build, dream.

You have to admit though, It would have been something.

Dammit! You should have cloudsourced it to us...

Actually, you can draw. Maybe not enough to do something so ambitious in the time allotted, but you can draw. Start with doodles, stick with it, and find your style.

[AntiM]

May I steal the fence on fire motif?

I can't draw worth shit, but I can paint in an abstract style.

[theCryptofishist]

You have my permission, AntiM. Art is stealing. It doesn't matter, we all put our natural shape onto our work...

[Ratty]

Antim, I would love for someone to paint or draw any part of what I can only imagine. Crypto, Sure I can draw. I can copy things. I can probably even paint but a weight was lifted when I decided not to do that thing. I'm much happier working in my element.

[trilobyte]

Or do the piece in sections. 8x8 is just two 4x8s. When we did 40' of mural for our camp last year, we did it in 10' sections. If your design has a fence running down the middle you've already got a natural divider that will help with the process.

[trilobyte]

That's an awesome design, kaicrown, congrats!

[theCryptofishist]

Antim, I would love for someone to paint or draw any part of what I can only imagine. Crypto, Sure I can draw. I can copy things. I can probably even paint but a weight was lifted when I decided not to do that thing. I'm much happier working in my element.

We're all about happiness here. Well, maybe not Tom Servo and lemur, but in general we're all about happiness here.

[Mr. Just Right]

Bunch of decals I made for gifting. More to come!

[Oldguy]

travel hammock, anorak, rubber bib overalls (bright yellow), hula-hoop (wrapped with tape), tan bucket hat, 6 ft. X 15 in. rigid wall collapsible pool, psychedelic kite, 2 sleeved blankets, set of watercolour brushes, set of tubed watercolors, 50 sheet tablet of newsprint 24"X 18", pepper-spray w. UV marker, 1 liter spray bottle, trailer tail-light kit, dried fruit tray, next-book tablet, extra large moisture lock training pads, psych meds, 120"X72" plastic pool cover, zippered twin mattress bag, brown Stetson brush poppers crease, Barry-Okee party microphone/ loudspeaker, and a large pickup sized windshield reflector...whew.

[tattoogoddess]

Pepper spray? For what?

Tom ordered this bad boy yesterday for our camp

[media]

[Captain Goddammit]

Pepper spray? For what?

"Real" weapons aren't allowed, and you'd be amazed what kind of assholes turn up even at Burning Man.
I had one try to hijack my mutant vehicle one year... got tazered for the amusement of the tazer-er another time while driving my M/V - let's just say the Captain didn't react well to that... plus a few other incidents. The Rangers aren't going to do anything but watch. The cops are never where you need them. You pretty much have to take care of yourself!

[Drawingablank]

Sold my oldest baby off today so now have almost enough for the plane ticket.

[tattoogoddess]

Pepper spray? For what?

"Real" weapons aren't allowed, and you'd be amazed what kind of assholes turn up even at Burning Man.
I had one try to hijack my mutant vehicle one year... got tazered for the amusement of the tazer-er another time while driving my M/V - let's just say the Captain didn't react well to that... plus a few other incidents. The Rangers aren't going to do anything but watch. The cops are never where you need them. You pretty much have to take care of yourself!

Wow I had it easy then last year. Nothing happened.

[TT120]

Pepper spray? For what?

Tom ordered this bad boy yesterday for our camp

[media]

That pressure shower thingy is pretty cool.

Love the 90's porn music in the video.

[clocksnmirrors]

"Real" weapons aren't allowed, and you'd be amazed what kind of assholes turn up even at Burning Man.
I had one try to hijack my mutant vehicle one year... got tazered for the amusement of the tazer-er another time while driving my M/V - let's just say the Captain didn't react well to that... plus a few other incidents. The Rangers aren't going to do anything but watch. The cops are never where you need them. You pretty much have to take care of yourself!

holy crap! now i have to figure out where i'm going to tuck a canister of pepper spray on my naked person....

[theCryptofishist]

If you're real nice, and ask nicely, maybe TamaraKay will crochet you a pepper-spray belt...

(Okay, I'm not really volunteering Tamara. I just like the idea of a crochet pepper-spray belt...)

And yes, there are dangerous people at burningman. I know of two serial rapists who've gone, and the fact that one is dead and the other is in prison doesn't mean that I think there aren't any more.
I remember one year someone tried to knife someone during the temple burn...

[Savannah]

"Real" weapons aren't allowed, and you'd be amazed what kind of assholes turn up even at Burning Man.
I had one try to hijack my mutant vehicle one year... got tazered for the amusement of the tazer-er another time while driving my M/V - let's just say the Captain didn't react well to that... plus a few other incidents. The Rangers aren't going to do anything but watch. The cops are never where you need them. You pretty much have to take care of yourself!

holy crap! now i have to figure out where i'm going to tuck a canister of pepper spray on my naked person....

If magnets stick to your helmet, there might be some opportunities there . . .

[tattoogoddess]

I remember one year someone tried to knife someone during the temple burn...

We're they playing free bird?

[clocksnmirrors]

If magnets stick to your helmet, there might be some opportunities there . . .

ok you just opened up a world of possibilities for some kind of helmet based "blaster" or space ray gun.....


this reminds me of the old batman tv show with his wacky utility belt

[TomServo]

I remember one year someone tried to knife someone during the temple burn...

Soo...Daggers are out of the question?

[theCryptofishist]

I remember one year someone tried to knife someone during the temple burn...

Soo...Daggers are out of the question?

I am not qualified to answer that question. Maybe start with yggy. Or the llc, rather than the board.

[Ratty]

I'm a shameless fiend for swag. This is what I'm bringing to gift.

Totally useless little coconut men on a handy clip.

[theCryptofishist]

I like 'em.

[AntiM]

Huzzah for the coconut men!

Blades can't exceed a certain length, but damned if I know what it is off the top of my head. There's a story floating around about one guy who got a BLM ticket because he was carrying his samurai sword. Discussion buried in Q&A if anyone cares to search for it.

[trilobyte]

On the subject of defensive weapons...If you've got a legitimate question about weapons at the event, send a note to [email protected] with details of what you feel you need to bring in order to feel safe. The folks who man that address will route it to the right people.

Speaking personally, the only defensive 'weapon' I'd ever recommend is something designed to temporarily incapacitate someone (like pepper spray) - never something that would cause serious injury (like a dagger). Overall though, I can't say I've ever felt unsafe out there (either in the city itself or out in deep playa) and can't imagine that I'd ever arm myself. I could see a potential need for some (especially if they're involved with conflict resolution or securing big art/vehicles).

[unjonharley]

the knives that are in the camp kitchen will pass muster..

Item for today.. tune up old hickory ( my cane )