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How to build a float
Do you have a Theme to follow?
How to build a float
• Height restrictions• Width of roadway restrictions• Turning radius restrictions• Overall length including vehicle for
towing• Sound volume restrictions• Use of water or other substances• Throwing or distribution of candy or
other promotional materials
How to build a float
Does the float need to be approved by parade committee?
Items you can use; shoebox, some magic markers, floral wire, floral foam, tin foil, or legos
How to build a floatDesign:
Design your ideas on shoebox top or make simple drawings
How to build a float
Will there be on your float?
Trailer
Flat rack
Chassis
movement
What type of platform?
Don’t skimp on quality! To be durable, parts must be heavy duty.
This prevents a break down during the parade.
How to build a float
Make a materials list
• Foam• Paper Mache• Floral sheeting• Unshrunk Muslin.
• Moving parts• Motors (gas or electric)• Sound system• Power supply• Necessary hand and
power tools.
• Staple gun• Staples• Nails• Wire• Lumber• Any special
materials required
How much do you want to spend?
How to build a float
From the materials list you can develop a budget.
Wood $xxx.xxFabric $xx.xxGlue $xx.xxPaint $xxx.xx_____________Total $xxx.xx
Power tools and equipment Electrical / electronics
Sound / lightingHydraulicsPainting
How to build a float
What are the capabilities of your builders?
Develop a time line for construction.
One to eight weeks.
Try to be done in 6.
How to build a float
How long will it take?
Proper size and are very important.
How to build a float
Find a place to work.
ventilation
If you use a lowboy trailer you may have to build a sub structure to elevate the platform for the float.
How to build a float
Construct:
• Extend 12 to 16 inches beyond the side frame on an angle. This allows the tongue to turn.
• If you are going to reuse or transport the float, use hinges to attach pieces that can be folded for travel.
• Cover the floor with sheeting or artificial grass.
• Cover this material with a paint drop sheet to protect from drippings.
How to build a float
Build the platformConstruct:
How to build a float
Form the shapes using:• Pencil steel• Foam• Chicken wire • Window Screen• Wood
For more complex units with movement or if you are building over a chassis you may need someone with welding skills and a knowledge of mechanics or hydraulics.
Construct:
Test and double test all mechanical or moving parts and have access to the mechanical area.
Make sure all electrical and hydraulics are installed and tested prior to covering framework with chicken wire or material.
How to build a float
Construct:
Attach floral sheeting; paper Mache, floral sheeting or Muslin and fringe/ festoon to sides.
Use staples, double face tape or glue.
If you are using paper Mache or Muslin you will have to cover the side with chicken wire or screen.
How to build a float
Construct:
How to build a float
Construct:Cover with:
• Floral sheeting • Floral sheeting is best
attached with staple or double-faced tape.
• Paper Mache or Unshrunk muslin
• If you use paper Mache or muslin, use wallpaper paste glue
If you are using spray foam, use a fine nozzle and shape as close as possible. If your shaping foam by sanding make sure to wear breathing masks.
Do your final shaping of the material and paint unless you are covering with floral sheeting.
Remember, muslin will shrink once it becomes wet. It will tighten between the contact points.
You may also apply the muslin in strips by dipping them in a bucket of the glue mixture as you would paper mache.
How to build a float
Construct:
How to build a float
Final Assembly:
1. Put all parts in place2. Place props3. Apply lettering4. Add finishing touches
Take Pictures!!
Float kits are available from a number of companies; several do specialized foam molding and some even rent units.
How to build a float
One of the newer innovations is an inflatable that covers the rack or chassis.
This is a list of companies I have used or have knowledge about.
Stumps, White Bear Lake, MN. www.stumpsparty.comVictory Corps, Minneapolis, MN. www.victorycorps.comBlain Kern Artists, New Orleans. www.kernstudios.com
Associated Attractions, Chicago. [email protected] Inflatables, Detroit, MI. www.fablulousinftatables.com
Lawless Industries Ltd. www.paradefloats.comCRS enterprises, Duluth, MN. [email protected]
You will find many others by using a search engine on the internetlook under parade floats.
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