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09/14/2006 06:00:06 PM · #1 |
Anyone know where I can purchase black velvet online in widths of 90" or better for a decent price?
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09/14/2006 06:04:56 PM · #2 |
How about in proofs of 80?
Click Me.
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09/14/2006 06:06:04 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by buzzrock:
How about in proofs of 80?
Click Me. |
LOL good one
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09/14/2006 06:07:45 PM · #4 |
:-P Probably not good for my focusing abilities :-)
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09/14/2006 06:58:49 PM · #5 |
| Are you sure you want velvet? Why not just black felt. Any fabric store will sell it. Widths will be more like a yard though... |
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09/14/2006 07:17:36 PM · #6 |
Velvet in that width is going to be difficult to find I think, and, if real velvet, quite expensive. Even synthetic velvets are expensive, and I don't know if they are made (commonly) so wide - I doubt it.
Some fabric stores have velvets (both imitation and real) in the "fancy fabrics" section. Sometimes they have velvet like materials in the upholstery section. But again, I doubt either would be 90" wide.
For smaller pieces of velvet, I have found used clothing made of velvet at a Salvation Army, cut them up, and ended up with a pretty good chuck of nice velvet. The best one I found was a maternity dress, lots of fabric there in the skirt area. But often items made of velvet are very cut up, as it is used for fitted clothing or for accents. |
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09/14/2006 08:15:49 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by strangeghost:
Are you sure you want velvet? Why not just black felt. Any fabric store will sell it. Widths will be more like a yard though... |
I'm not sure the black felt will have the light loss characteristics of velvet. Anyone know? I want really black backgrounds without having to push the levels down on the shadows.
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09/14/2006 08:23:33 PM · #8 |
Black velvet
I didn't see 90" but did see 60". Maybe you could layer it to get the width you want.
Set#W451 "Black Stretch Velvet"
Solid Black Stretch
Velvet Fabric
Suitable for Apparel
and Home Decor
90% Polyester
10% Lycra
60" Wide
Machine Washable
Usually $14.00/yd.
$7.00 per yard
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09/14/2006 08:35:03 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by strangeghost:
Are you sure you want velvet? Why not just black felt. Any fabric store will sell it. Widths will be more like a yard though... |
I'm not sure the black felt will have the light loss characteristics of velvet. Anyone know? I want really black backgrounds without having to push the levels down on the shadows. |
I would stick with the velvet then not the felt. Have had good luck with it. Tried a white felt like material, didn't work out for me. |
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09/14/2006 08:46:42 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Tuckersmom:
I would stick with the velvet then not the felt. Have had good luck with it. Tried a white felt like material, didn't work out for me. |
That's what I'm thinking. I want this for full-body portraits and nudes, so fabric texture shouldn't be an issue. I just want it to go black easily.
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09/14/2006 08:51:27 PM · #11 |
DOnt get stretch velvet - unless you want a very drapey look. It is made to cling to the body and hang in folds.
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