Tipi project for fun

 Thought I would take on a new project and make it a Christmas gift for my neighbors 6 kids ages 2 to 12.

They are pretty handy and help a lot around their farm. This should be a good challenge for them to work together as each one will be given a few parts of the Tipi. If they follow the plans and pictures in the book and work together they will have some serious fun and make something they can all enjoy.

 The oldest boy will get the three main poles that form the tripod when tied together and the instruction for setting up the Tipi.

The next oldest will get the remaining 5 poles and that will make up the basic form as seen here in this picture.

Sarah will be given the canvas covering tied to the Lifting pole. This pole, when put in place along side pole #5 will fill-in the main framework. When the cover is unfolded and brought around the Tipi will look like this. She will also get the two poles used to control the smoke flaps. The flaps, normally left open to let out smoke are closed in this picture.

 The next in line will get a canvas bag filled with the stakes used to hold the outside edges of the Tipi down. His sister will be given a smaller canvas bag that holds the main Tipi line, smaller tie loops that are used to secure the stakes and the lacing pins that go up the center.

The little two year old, #6, will be given the door. So everyone gets a part and when all the parts are put together they will have a Tipi for everyone to play in. 

Their Dad raises bees so they will be able to waterproof the canvas this summer by coating it with a mixture made of two parts beeswax, one part boiled linseed oil and one part mineral spirits.

Merry Christmas