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mattbell ([personal profile] mattbell) wrote2010-05-04 04:05 pm
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Ephemerisle art idea fleshed out

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For some, the Dandelions will be a metaphor for the spread of civilization and new ideas onto the ocean, a further diaspora of the human race.  For others, the Dandelions will be giant climbable floating koosh balls made from pool noodles, and the most important thing about them will be whether they can climb to the top of one without falling over.   Either way, having one or more of these Dandelions floating around in the middle of the swim area will add aesthetic and fun value to the Ephemerisle experience.

Here’s a quick mock-up showing the concepts for the 9 foot diameter and 13 foot diameter versions:

Climbable floating 9 ft dandelion made of pool noodles  Climbable floating 13 ft dandelion made of pool noodles

It turns out Dollar Tree sells 48" pool noodles for $1 each, which enables this project to be done for a relatively low price.
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[identity profile] badgerbag.livejournal.com 2010-05-12 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh man I just thought. How about if we bring a lot of pool noodles prepped with rope loops and zip ties and carabiners, so that people can put them together all sorts of ways? Like floaty K'nex.