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11/14/2005 05:09:42 PM · #26 |
| This is an old thread, but I hope to get a reply: anyone have a picture of/with this homemade backdrop? The site didn't show the result... |
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11/14/2005 08:59:20 PM · #27 |
This is from our homemade background.
Message edited by author 2005-11-14 21:00:10.
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02/20/2006 12:17:58 AM · #28 |
To add to this thread, for sources of muslin this is where I've bought a bunch, Chicago Canvas: //www.chicagocanvas.com/
I paticularly like their black muslin (called Cammando Cloth) because the treads are dyed before the muslin is made, makeing a black muslin that is black on both sides.
Here is another good source, Seattle Fabric: //www.seattlefabrics.com/
The above place also has other types of material, including a lot of the nylon types you see used for light panels, diffussion screens, reflectors, bags, etc.
Also, if you have the room to lay out a muslin like this, rather than dye it, paint it. Buy some cheap latex paint in the colors you want to use. Water the first color down so it's good an runny, then roll it, brush it, mop it, sponge it, or what ever onto the muslin. This is your base color. If you want a multi-tone background, let that dry, water down the next color and do the same as the first layer except don't cover up all the first layer. You want it to show through. Let it dry. If you want to add highlights, tints or other colors, just add the colors you want in the patterns you want.
The good thing about paint as compared to dye, you will get a more vivid color job. You can't really wash it if it gets dirty but you can wipe it off. It will be stiffer than a dyed muslin, but with use it will soften up. You may need to let it air out for a few days or a week for the paint smell to disipate off, but it will after a bit.
Mike
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02/20/2006 12:30:45 AM · #29 |
I have a dumb question.....
Can you use the painters canvas that they sell at Lowes? I saw nice size muslin there, but I wasn't sure. I think it's raw muslin. |
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02/20/2006 02:02:58 AM · #30 |
Yes, those paint drop cloths will work. The one problem with the bigger ones though is that they will usually have seams where two cloths are sewed together. This seam can show up as a shadow caused by your lighting, if the paint or dye doesn't leave a straight line along it. If you fold your background or drape it so it's got folds in it, the seam can be hidden, or it can be photoshopped out after wards.
Mike |
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02/26/2006 08:06:39 PM · #31 |
I just tried this today - it was about 45 degrees here today so I thought it may be warm enough. There was a coupon in the paper for 60% off so I got 8 yards of muslin (2 backdrops) for $23. RIT dye (I used the liquid though cause it seems so much easier) 2 bottles at $2.47 each, and 2 spray bottles at $.98 each. Pretty inexpensive. I found it hard to spray evenly and it took way longer that I expected. And my cheap sprayer left big drips of color that I couldn't control. I tried to drip evenly though, so maybe it turned out OK? Not sure, it is still drying outside. I'm not putting it in my dryer. :-)
Here is a link to my results. //www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=300740 It actually looks more even for real that in the photo - I suppose the angle of it on the ground and the flash is the reason for that.
Message edited by author 2006-02-26 20:12:47.
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02/28/2006 09:02:17 AM · #32 |
m--E,
Your backdrop looks fine. Take some pics with it and post 'em for us!
Sara
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02/28/2006 09:11:18 AM · #33 |
carry over from the other backdrop thread:
One thing to remember - and should be mentioned in that other thread too - is to thouroughly wet your fabric first so the dyes flow together rather than leaving spots.
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03/01/2006 08:08:25 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by saracat:
m--E,
Your backdrop looks fine. Take some pics with it and post 'em for us!
Sara |
I will! However, after I put my backdrop in the dryer all of the cool-looking spray areas ran together so now it looks brown with dark brown spots. Have to see how it looks up!!
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01/15/2007 06:22:39 PM · #35 |
I see on some of the websites selling 'heavy weight' muslin backdrops, but when I looked at the unbleached muslin 120" wide, at Jo-Ann fabrics, they seemed lightweight and light would shine through it easily. Is it still worth getting?? Have any of you found a heavier weight one at a regular fabric store?
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01/16/2007 03:51:48 PM · #36 |
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03/08/2007 11:35:22 AM · #37 |
If anyone is interested in trying this. Or making more backgrounds, Starting Sunday JoAnn Fabrics has a coupon for 50% off one single cut of Muslin. I am thinking about having them cut me 15 yards. Which is a full roll and will make 4 10x12 drops.
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03/08/2007 11:43:29 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by Bugzeye:
If anyone is interested in trying this. Or making more backgrounds, Starting Sunday JoAnn Fabrics has a coupon for 50% off one single cut of Muslin. I am thinking about having them cut me 15 yards. Which is a full roll and will make 4 10x12 drops. |
Why not make 2 10X20' bgs? With 20 feet you have enough to drape from celing to floor, plus the 6 foot of seperation you need, plus another 4 or 5 feet to pose on.... its a very flexible size and great for full-body shots.
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03/08/2007 12:03:31 PM · #39 |
Thanks for the idea Cindy. I have been thinking about that. I am going to see if my wife can scrub up a second coupon, I will then have her go with and purchase another, I would imagine dying one of those 10x20's would be a task. I would probably leave one solid white however. Kind of funny that you would be the person to respond to this, It was your thread about your garage studio that inspired me to start my own studio project. Alien Bees and all. I should have my studio done in about a month, Waiting on better weather so I can clean the garage then slap a fresh coat of flat white paint on the walls. I will post some photos once it is all operational.
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03/08/2007 01:41:03 PM · #40 |
I got my muslin at Wal-Mart... they have different thicknesses and weights (this one is pretty light).
For dye, I bought a 9.00 tye dye kit at Wal-Mart too and me and one of the boys had some fun dying it in the bath tub :)
I also did a yellow one that can be seen here:
Enjoy! :)
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11/29/2008 09:30:28 PM · #41 |
| Just thought I would post to say that I just bought a 10'x20' sheet of muslin at joann's fabrics today for $23.50. I had a 50% off coupon and with the dye I now have a gray backdrop for under $30.00 |
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11/29/2008 10:05:09 PM · #42 |
| So if I buy solid black muslin (seamless), that will work, right??? |
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11/29/2008 11:12:35 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by katiemcg:
So if I buy solid black muslin (seamless), that will work, right??? |
I don't know if the sell black. When I was there all I saw was white and an off white color. However you could dye it black. |
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