My mom made a tent like this for my sister and I one summer when we were little. It lasted many summers and only needed one replacement covering through those years. I wanted to recreate the fun for my kids. Working together as a family we created the tent in one afternoon. We spent about $20.00 total on the project.
Materials we used for the tent:
Painters Canvas Tarp
Nylon Rope
6 - 1x8's
Paint for decorating
The wooden poles were also available in 1x6 and 1x12. PVC pipe or bamboo sticks are options also. It depends on how tall you want the tent. You could also use a sheet or blanket for the outside covering.
We drilled holes in each 1x8 about 10 inches down. Stand 3 - 1x8's upright against each other forming a tripod. String rope through holes to connect each. Situate the remaining 3 - 1x8's evenly spaced on the tripod. String the rope through connecting them to the tripod. Secure with a knot. Wrap canvas around the tent. We stapled the canvas to the 1x8's. Each family member decorated a panel.
We all agreed this was a fun and successful project.
Materials we used for the tent:
Painters Canvas Tarp
Nylon Rope
6 - 1x8's
Paint for decorating
The wooden poles were also available in 1x6 and 1x12. PVC pipe or bamboo sticks are options also. It depends on how tall you want the tent. You could also use a sheet or blanket for the outside covering.
We drilled holes in each 1x8 about 10 inches down. Stand 3 - 1x8's upright against each other forming a tripod. String rope through holes to connect each. Situate the remaining 3 - 1x8's evenly spaced on the tripod. String the rope through connecting them to the tripod. Secure with a knot. Wrap canvas around the tent. We stapled the canvas to the 1x8's. Each family member decorated a panel.
We all agreed this was a fun and successful project.
I loved our teepee. Ours had an old quilt didnt' it?
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