Making a flag...

[Mr Benn]

Any suggestions on how to make a not too heavy flagpole? x

[Tuna]

if you rip out your intestines then poke a tent pole through them it works great

[Mr Splodge]

Hope it's only for use at the campsite

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Make your pole part of the flag so to speak. Heres one thats always popular. Folk on here always refer fondly to this one.

[Mr Benn]

thanks... basically i just want a pole to attach some fairy lights to the top, nothing to fancy or big... need to get my art head on to think of how to do it! x

[jonodillieono]

Bamboo is what most people use, it's strong in the wind and won't snap easily

[Smash1984]

They sell flagpoles in the shop on this site. Think they start at about £6 for a 3m one or something like that.

[Dog Burger]

I always used to use this place for telescopic, lightweight poles:

http://www.skyblueleisure.co.uk/acatalog/Telescopic_Poles.html

[Helephantelope]

On a related note, I'm planning on getting a blank flag and flagpole from the efests shop (campsite use only don't worry!) and wondered if anyone else has used one of these to make their own flag? I'm wondering whether to use fabric paint and waterproof it or I should stay safe and use Image Maker? Any advice out there?

[Helephantelope]

For paint, I'm going for external floor spray paint haha

[Wooderson]

Brother in law is making this flag for me in time for this year. If you spot it come say hi.

[Mr Splodge]

Efestivals shop sell flagpoles and you will be supporting this site

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Brother in law is making this flag for me in time for this year. If you spot it come say hi.

[celticvillan]

I always used to use this place for telescopic, lightweight poles:

http://www.skyblueleisure.co.uk/acatalog/Telescopic_Poles.html

[frostypaw]

For paint, I'm going for external floor spray paint haha

[Wooderson]

Great flag buddy. Will drop you in a cider if I see it in passing

[Helephantelope]

Won't work - almost the worst thing. Very high build, very heavy on the fabric - won't fly in light wind

You want as light as possible. Permanent fabric dye is king, available in liquid and pen form, but a bit awkward really

The fabric paints work just fine, but give it a wash before use to get rid of any excess weight and possible runs/mess before it goes up.

[HurrahBrother]

Fabric paint, or acrylics (most model shops for painting plastic kits) either spray can or bottled mixed with fabric medium will do it.

[Helephantelope]

Spray paint with a stencil might be the way forwards then... I've just had a great idea for the design too, just waiting for the 6m flagpoles to come back in stock now!

I've only ever taken a flag to one festival before (Leeds) and someone stole it on the first night! It wasn't even a good flag, just a poor effort with glow in the dark paint on an old pillowcase! That really pissed me off but I have much more faith in the Glasto crowd

[frostypaw]

May I suggest bunting? And why not

[Woffy]

Helen,

Have you not endured the wrath of UEF yet?

[Mardy]

Here's ours, stop by for a vodka/ rum if you see it.

Edited May 28, 2014 by Mardy

[Woffy]

Open offer?

[Mardy]

Open offer?

[Ted Dansons Wig]

Of course, anyone who's passing, you're more than welcome