I have built a 3 story Ameritown building, with interior, to be an ice cream shop. Building is very flat in the front and missing something. It needs an awning or a small roof over the front door first floor. Any ideas appreciated.
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Bend a wire to 3 sides of a rectangle to support a piece of striped paper. Drill 2 holes in the building to support the wire. Determine length of paper to hang over the wire and leave the front edge of the awning hanging down. Fold the paper and hang it on the wire, fold the back edge and glue it to the building.
Thanks....will give her a shot. Appreciated.
Anyone with photos welcome.
Here are a couple that I did. Click on the photo to see a larger version.
I printed the paper with store name along the front using an inkjet printer. The scalloped edges were done using really inexpensive patterned scissors used in scrapbooking. Here is a link to a set.
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Bob...those interiors are awesome. How ever do you find the time?
@Mayor Magoo posted:
Don't knock it, that is a good job.
johnny, Could you provide us with some pictures of what you done. I 'm sure everyone would enjoy seeing them.
@Mayor Magoo posted:Those look really good Bob. Much better than my 'half a dixie-cup' attempt.
That reminds me of former The Stork Club (in Manhattan) entrance canopy that I saw in a book about the Club. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your attempt; it has given me an idea.
For a canopy over a doorway you could use part of the plastic container that Crystal Light drink packets come in. They are 2" x 2-3/4" oval shaped that come in two different lengths. I cut them up and use the for various things.
Just cut lengthwise where the curved end starts to the appropriate length, short for doorway only or as long as necessary if you want to reach the curb. The 2" width gives you an 8' wide awning. Decorate as you wish, paint, cover with patterned paper or cloth. I don't know if those fancy scrapbook scissors would cut a neat pattern through the plastic. You could even use the bottom end so the awning has a front.