Tuesday, February 26, 2008

TYVEK
Durable
Versatile
Tear resistant
Light weight and flexible
Water-resistant and breathable
Unique balance of strength and softness
Uses for Tyvek® Hard Structure Styles 10G and 10GX
Here are just a few examples of how hard structure Tyvek® style 10G and Tyvek® style 10GX from Material Concepts are used:

Long lasting patterns and templates
Storage and shipping of quilts, rugs, and carpets
Crate lining and shelf lining
Painted theater backgrounds
Photo backgrounds
Hard Structure Tyvek® Rolls - Style 10G
Tyvek® style 10G is excellent in applications where protection from water, dirt, and environmental pollution is necessary. It is used as a rug wrap to protect high value oriental rugs during shipping and is also outstanding for long lasting perforated furniture patterns and clothing patterns. It is easy to perforate, mark, and cut. Unlike paper, Tyvek® is tear resistant and unaffected by water. Style 10G is not suitable for printing or laminating.

Style 10G Tyvek® rolls are available as follows:

48" x 200 yard rolls
60" x 200 yard rolls
60" x 10 yard rolls
Custom sizes also available
Hard Structure Tyvek® Rolls - Style 10GX
Style 10GX Tyvek® rolls are used for murals, theater backgrounds, photo backgrounds, and other applications where wide widths are necessary. These Tyvek® rolls are significantly lighter than traditional fabrics or papers. Hard structure Type 10 Tyvek® styles have a smooth slick surface with a very low coefficient of friction. They are easy to handle, lightweight, strong, and durable. Style 10GX is not suitable for printing or laminating.

Style 10GX Tyvek® rolls are available as follows:

120" x 200 yard rolls
120" x 50 yard rolls
84" x 200 yard rolls
Custom sizes also available
So I've been researching mural material. I've decided to do a portable mural on a peice of material that can withstand water and the environment, for it will be outside in public. My plan is to create a piece that can be enjoyed around campus for now, but will hopefully become part of the new art building being built in the next few years. Therefore, it must be portable to be able to change sights.
The material I've been looking at is by a brand called Tyvek. It seems durable and good for what I'm looking for, but I am still searching for something more in a modest price range. College life, eh? Well, I've writen a proposal about it so we will see how it goes.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

thinking

I am thinking of doing a mural that can be installed in the new art building for a few years from now. I'd like to contribute even though I won't be at TCNJ to enjoy it. I've emailed Rich about it and he has yet to get back to me