Monday, October 26, 2015

Ribbed Streamers TIP

On the Rocketry Central Forum I asked Dave from Hot Rod Rockets where he got the ribbed Mylar streamers used in his kits. Here's his response:

 "Ribbed streamers ... Well  here's more insider info: Little old Special effects magic there!
If it's real Shiny Sparkly Mylar it's from the party store Gift wrapping.  Makes perfect streamers. Bright and reflective in the air and on the ground in the tall grass!
Crimping is done with a paper crimper.   Make it by the mile!" 

 http://www.joann.com/fiskars-paper-crimper/4121422.html
Thanks Dave! A tool like this might also be useful for some corrugated wraps.
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  1. The Rocket N00bOctober 26, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    That tool would save a ton of folding.

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    1. Chris MichielssenOctober 26, 2015 at 3:20 PM

      Hi Daniel,
      It's not a folding tool but makes accordion style pleats in streamer material. I don't know if it would help much in a streamer duration competition.

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