Woman sitting in a Tipi

Teepee

Duration: 1 hour
External dimensions: 600 mm x 2000 mm
Degree of difficulty: 1/5

Let's go!

Today, we're pitching the tent a little differently. This homemade teepee tent is the perfect place to relax in the garden or at home during the summer. Once you've set it up, grab a book and make yourself comfortable, or play a game with the kids.

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  • PARKSIDE Crosscut and Pull Saw
  • PARKSIDE 20V Cordless Hot Glue Gun
  • PARKSIDE 12V Cordless Stapler
  • PARKSIDE Sandpaper, 120 grit
  • PARKSIDE Staples
  • PARKSIDE Hot Glue Sticks
  • PARKSIDE Folding Rule
  • PARKSIDE Pencil
  • 5x round spruce wood 30 mm x 2000 mm
  • 1x fabric of your choice in the appropriate size 2600 mm x 1800 mm
  • 1x PARKSIDE coconut fibre rope min. 2000 mm

 

QuantityMaterialComponentDimension in mm
5xRound spruce timberLinking rod (A)30 mm x 2000 mm
1xCoconut fibre ropeRod holder (B)min. 2000 mm
1xFabricTent tarpaulin (C)130 mm x 2800 mm

 

Tipi diagram

With this overview, you always have the right component at hand.

Ein Rundhölzer wird gemäßen

Step 1: Cuting dowel rods (A) to size

If necessary, adjust length of rods (A) using the mitre saw.

Rundhölzer wird geschliffen

Step 2: Round off sharp edges

Mill and sand cut edges until you get a smooth surface.

Hölzer werden mit einem Seil gebunden

Step 3: Binding the dowel rods together (B)

Place the 5 rods on top of each other on a table and bind them together using a ropeapprox 20 cm from the top. Wrap the rope around the rods several times and make several knots (double knots) as required.

Holzpaket wird aufgestellt

Step 4: Setting up the teepee

Set up the wooden rod frame, checking that the bound rodsection is at the top. Now open out the single rods checking that the rods are placed at an even distance (approx. 600 mm).

Tip: A second pair of hands is useful for doing this, if you can find them! If the frame is not robust enough, you can reinforce the knots at the top using a piece of string.

Stoff wird über die Stäbe herum drapiert

Step 5: Attaching fabric (C)

When the frame is standing securely upright, drape the fabric around the rods, until you are pleased with the arrangement. Remember to leave an opening at the front! Roll the fabric around the rods at the opening, and tack it firmly into place.
 

Mit Hilfe einer Heißklebepistole wird der Stoff mit dem Stab fixiert

Step 6: Fixing the fabric

When the fabric has been tacked to the rods at the opening, fix the fabric to the other rods from the inside with the help of the hot glue gun.

Überschüssiger Stoff wird umfaltet

Step 7: Folding any excess fabric

You can either cut off any excess fabric draping on the ground or just fold it over and glue it down - this will also allow you to create practical pockets!

Tip: Since hot gluing can lead to burns, always use a piece of wood or cardboard at the back as a finger protector.

Fertiges Tipi

Step 8: Enjoy!

You can now outfit your teepee with throws, pillows and fairy lights and look forward to well-deserved, cosy evenings!

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Illustration of a wooden balcony bar

Balcony bar

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