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Permalink Reply by Tom R. Earlywine on September 28, 2010 at 4:37pm

I've seen boxes covered in burlap painted to look like hay. Not realistic but effective.

Permalink Reply by Jeff Wagoner on September 29, 2010 at 9:12am

You might also attach some raffia to the bale to make it have more dimension. It can be found in both natural and synthetic materials. I have made bales for a ground row before with hay. I base painted and textured the boxes first then sprayed it down with spray adhesive covered with hay and let it dry. Once you have that dry let the excess fall off. I think you could have a similar effect with the raffia.

Permalink Reply by Tom R. Earlywine on September 29, 2010 at 10:10am

raffia=great idea!

Permalink Reply by Phoebe Hall on October 4, 2010 at 11:23am

If it's the actual hay someone is allergic to, then there's really nothing you can do but use some other material. However, if it's the dust, mites, and other debris that exude from the hay, perhaps spraying them with polyurethane would help keep the dander down.

Permalink Reply by Jeffrey D Byrd on October 6, 2010 at 8:18am

Due to fire code regulations many props artistans build plywood boxes and cover them with bar sipp straws and drinking straws then paint them to get the needed effect. It worked on Hee Haw and see how many straw sets they had.