Post #676804 by tigertail777 on Mon, May 6, 2013 5:06 AM

Got one other fabric I have been waiting for so got to do a modicum of extra work on the hut. I am putting loose draped fabric all over the ceiling, its supposed to look like the fabric coverings they use in the Lanai/que area of the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. But I am going to need to find about 12 more feet of appropriate Hawaiian fabric to finish.

This is looking upwards under the first part of the overhang rafters. I had that Enchanted Tiki Room cloth for years now I originally bought it for my theme park fanzine so I could use the pattern for the Tiki Room issue, it is one of the original patterns that the hostesses/hosts would wear in the attraction with a tie into United Airlines the original sponsor before Dole. Next to it is another barkcloth piece I found on ebay that I thought was a good color match for the Tiki room piece, and of course rife with my favorite color; orange.

Hard to see due to the fluorescent light, but under the second division of rafter beams is another fabric that is quasi Hawaiian; a turquoise background with the usual tropical flora. I chose it in this location because it is directly above where my work desk chair will be, and when I am stumped or blocked artistically I can stare up at the calming aqua color and the tigers hidden among the flowers. Figured it might slow down the brain fizzle enough to give me the ideas I need.

A little better picture where you can see the tiger and design.

Here is how it all looks in context as you start to walk under.

That's about it for now till my other supplies arrive. :)

Thanks everyone for the replies and following along it is really gratifying to know there are other wacky weirdos out there like myself. :lol: Your words are a great encouragement and it is appreciated. :)