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I want to make a flag for my sailboat out of silk neckties. Has this been done?

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Silk is undone by lots of exposure to sunshine, and sea salt is also not very kind to silk. Go for some polyester ties. Polyester is more durable.

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When making the American flag out of material, can I have my children write their names on the stripes?

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According to U.S. flag code, no lettering should ever be applied to the flag. However, this is only code, not law. While it may be improper, there are no penalties for doing so.

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How do I make one with cardboard?

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Glue pieces of fabric or paper to the cardboard. For the pole, go with Method 2; get cloth, make a pocket, then staple it to the back of your cardboard.

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How do I make the gay pride flag?

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When at the decorating stage, whether doing a paper or cloth flag, just decorate the flag to have a rainbow stripe pattern.

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Can I use watercolors on the cloth flag to color it?

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Depending on the type of cloth, yes. However the color may run or smear if it gets wet again. The best paint to color fabric is acrylic.

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