An important element of step is a special step platform, without which the dance itself is simply unthinkable. In order to correctly perform dance movements or physical exercises in a step, it is necessary to choose the right step platform, it must meet a number of requirements and criteria, the most important of which are strength, reliability, tenacity and stability. As it turns out, the step platform can be made by hand.
It is necessary
a wooden board 50 cm wide, 1 meter long and about 20-30 cm high, PVA glue, rubber glue, rubberized non-slip fabric, sandpaper, scissors, several books, small nails, a hammer and a rubber plate
Instructions
Step 1
Take a wooden board 50 cm wide, 1 meter long and about 20-30 cm high. To do this, you can use an ordinary stable bench or purchase a board that matches the required parameters in a hardware store.
Step 2
Sand the board so that the surface is perfectly flat on all sides.
Step 3
Take a rubberized mat or any other prepared non-slip material. At the same time, remember that you will stand on the step platform with your feet, so it is better to choose a dark color for the material.
Step 4
Mark on it the dimensions of your board with an overlap of 2 cm on all sides and cut the desired part along the pattern.
Take PVA glue and coat your board with a thick layer.
Step 5
Glue the fabric to the surface of the board and hold it around the edges with your hands so that it grips. Remember, the fabric should fit snugly against the wood surface and adhere well.
Step 6
Spread the prepared books over the entire surface of the glued material so that the fabric adheres well and leave them for an hour.
Step 7
Fold over the edges of the fabric that remain on all sides of the platform and secure with the studs. You can use a construction stapler instead of nails. In this case, the fabric will be secured with staples.
Step 8
Mark considering that the step platform is 50 cm wide and 1 meter long on a rubber plate 35 cm wide and 85 cm long.
Step 9
Spread the rubber plate with special glue and attach it to the platform in the center. It is she who will allow the sole of sports shoes not to slip on the step platform.
Wait for the rubber plate to adhere and you can use the step platform as directed.
