Timeline

 

Here are some of the things that need to get done to create the Phoenix Temple.  The scheduling right now is tentative, but helpful, to get a sense of it all.  Scheduling those things that can get done sooner rather than later will hopefully eliminate us being swamped with too much to do in July and August.   Let’s keep it fun, right?

 

Please make a note of what you plan on working on or may now be interested in.  Let us know if we can expect you.

 

THE EGG:   April 11, 18-May 1?

  1. Gather all necessary papers, buy decorative ones x
  2. Create structure of egg x
  3. Papier Mache
  4. Decorative surface

 

MEETING:  March 22 x

 

SALVAGING: April 12 x Still need more metal for the base. x

 

THE DOME:  April 18-20 & 25-27

  1. Purchase the plastic and paints x
  2. Measure and cut all the plastic panels x
  3. Install grommets to each piece x
  4. Draw images on each piece x and entranceway plastic x
  5. Get plenty of nylon cord x
  6. Cut silver tarp and sew and grommet x
  7. Cut fabric, sew, grommet and dye

 

MORE DOME WORK:  May

  1. Purchase conduit and paint
  2. Cut additional bars for the ‘skirt’ that raises the dome
  3. Paint the bars gold and re-color code each piece     

 

ALTAR PLATFORM:  

  1. Design platform according to basic specs given x
  2. Acquire 2x4’s and plywood
  3. Cut and build according to plans
  4. Install mirror on altar walls

 

FABRIC STUFF:  Larry to determine schedule.

  1. Collect many, many cushions! x
  2. Purchase fabric and dyes x
  3. Dye fabric—x
  4. Measure and cut fabric for existing cushions x
  5. Sewing cushions

 

Kurt and Bobbie are taking a welding class at the Crucible starting on April 24.  There were still places available if anyone is interested in taking it, too.  After that we will have a greater confidence to get to work on the phoenix.

 

THE PHOENIX:  Started May 3 until it’s finished!

  1. Collect and purchase metals x
  2. Design x and assemble the super structure for the sculpture x
  3. Draw, cut x and finish sculptural elements x
  4. Welding and bolting
  5. Design bath/nest x
  6. Cut and weld x

 

THE FIRE WORK:  Starting around May 31

  1. Purchase tanks, hoses, hardware, colorants
  2. Work closely with the sculptors to hide and install piping for flamethrowers

 

MIO’S TALISMANS: Now until she gets to the Playa or runs out of money.  Mio Cohen will create many little tokens to give the visitors to the temple.  A necklace bead or ‘worry stone’, these will be made of brightly colored polymer clay.  x

 

MARSHA AND BOB’S WIND SCULPTURE: to be determined

 

Last revised: June 29, 2003