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Question: Where can I buy materials to make an umbrella!?
Particularly the skeleton!. I need to make a big umbrella that will go in the center of a table outside!. The cannopy of it will be painted so I either need to buy the materials or buy a very plain umbrella that isn't all shiny and sleek so that it can be painted onWww@QuestionHome@Com


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Look at kite making materials, in particular fiberglass wands and ripstop nylon fabrics!. From my experience it will be much easier and cheaper to go to one of the big discount decorator places and buy a big garden umbrella, most of which will not be glossy, but will be a dull canvas surface!. Try Garden Ridge, Hobby Lobby, maybe Lowes or Home Depot although it may be too late in the season - Wal-Mart has shut their garden center down!. Www@QuestionHome@Com