You might try looking at some of these links. Sorry but I've not sewn a tipi myself. One thing I notice is that the link you posted had cavas from 11oz. to 18 oz. , whilst the links below talk about 6 to 8 oz. or alittle heavier being adequate. Maybe some savings could be found in going lighter.
10 Foot
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/native/skills/teepee.htm
12 Foot
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/shelter/tepee.htm
Another how-to build your own tipi page - which btw references the above site on the tipi painting page
http://www.manataka.org/page186.html
This next link list tipi makers worldwide, you might check some of the links here as many of the suppliers not only sell complete tipis but also supply raw canvas , so you might find canvas at a price you like better.
http://www.tipis-tepees-teepees.com/tipi_makers.htm
Panter Primatives, makes tipis and other historical tents, was recommended to me this past weekend at a Scout outing. ( Perhaps they were recommended as they are a home state business and therefore familiar to the people at the event , otoh their tents have been used in many movies as well) .
Anyway , they don't list raw canvas on the web site but it is offered in their downloadable catalog on page 66 - 10 oz to 13 oz in 36 inch width. Along with sewing supplies, webbing, sewing tools etc. The catalog is perhaps worth viewing just to see the details of how they reinforce their shelters for ideas of what to sew into your own if you make one yourself. I downloaded the catalog and it is almost 10mb in size and there is alot more there than is on the web site, alot of bushcraft stuff in fact. I had no idea something like this is within driving distance.
On their web they offer tipis from 12 foot upward and the web page says they have made them as small as five foot. So perhaps something of interest. A tip for finding stuff quickly if you down load the catalog, go to the end of the 177 page catalog first, then go back three pages to go to the index list to find the page of interest - add two to the page listed , tipis are listed as page 48 but jump to page 50.
http://pantherprimitives.com/tipis.html
BTW - Their complete 12 foot tipi is similar in price to the one you posted. The complete tipi, includes liner, door etc, But they also offer just the cover at a couple hundred less. If that is of interest you could perhaps start there , make the rest yourself or add it later.
BTW - The Scout outing was a really nice event with reenactors in 1770s dress who did a wonderful job demonstating bushcraft from the era complete with hands on workshops for the kids. And gave performances as such characters as Chief Logan ( namesake of the Scout camp) and Becky Boone, Mad Ann Bailey and others.
I think the canvas business is competive and likely similar in price for canvas of similar quality no matter who the supplier is , so likely your best price will be found with who is closest to you and the savings will come from lower shipping cost than from the purchasing of the canvas from a supplier who buys in bulk from the textile mill possible only to a larger company. Why not go to your phone book and look up the local canvas awning company or canvas works if you live along the coast and see what they could offer in raw canvas.
Best regards,
David
OGTL said:
I saw this link when I was searching for options on a teepee canvas. I want just the shell, or canvas only, but then I saw the ridiculous prices, like $500 for a 12 footer.
http://www.strinztipi.com/index.php?crn=252
can somebody help me, specifying what one i should choose and of what quantity, so I would have enough for a 12 foot, or a teepee comfortable for two occupants? .........
I figure if I get the canvas, i can improvise and cut and sew my own design for transport.
let me know if there is more to it, and if i'm missing anything. thanks!!
