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04/29/2004 08:09:28 PM · #1 |
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04/29/2004 08:18:34 PM · #2 |
| Just build a wooden frame to your size and specs in the shape of a box using plywood, or some other soft wood and then tack white sheets to all sides and cut yourself an opening for the lens. Simple and cheap. |
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04/29/2004 09:04:39 PM · #3 |
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04/29/2004 09:06:47 PM · #4 |
| Lighthouse? Where's Nancy when you need her? Oh... THAT kind of lighthouse. Nancy? Never mind. |
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04/30/2004 12:13:54 AM · #5 |
I was hoping to make one similar to thiers so it can be portable. I think the wire inside is called spring wire. Same stuff that's inside my car's sunshade. Wonder where I can buy some.
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05/01/2004 02:06:33 PM · #6 |
What I need to find is some Fiberglass Rods (the ones used for kites) and drape a white bed spread over it. Or, if I want to be ambitious sew loops into the sheet and then I'll have my Light tent.
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05/01/2004 03:09:32 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by shoff:
I was hoping to make one similar to thiers so it can be portable. I think the wire inside is called spring wire. Same stuff that's inside my car's sunshade. Wonder where I can buy some. |
Look no further....buy some car sunshades, take them apart and you have them.
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05/01/2004 03:15:40 PM · #8 |
I hate to spend 20 bucks for a piece of wire
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05/01/2004 04:56:01 PM · #9 |
I purchased this one off ebay....easy to put together...inexpensive...it can be taken apart and put back together again....and, the sheet is already fitted for the frame... works wonderfully and not too small either
//cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30079&item=3813344838
Message edited by author 2004-05-01 16:56:56. |
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05/01/2004 05:53:20 PM · #10 |
how about a cheap laundry basket, a few simpile modifications could do the trick
Laundry basket
James
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05/01/2004 06:06:16 PM · #11 |
That springy wire is available for two or three bucks at most hobby stores, sold as 'music wire' or sometimes, 'piano wire'.
It is available in a large variety of gauges and lengths. If all else fails, try Hobby Lobby, online at: //www.hobbylobby.com
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05/01/2004 10:07:44 PM · #12 |
Cool faidoi, thanks for posting this! After I saw the simple, practical design, I'm defintely making this tomorrow. :) I just tore down this wooden monstrosity I made a while back for doing this, and tossed all the cloth, etc., to replace with this design.
And I just realized why it's 23" across... so the standard cardboard backdrop paper will fit (mine is 22").
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05/01/2004 11:08:53 PM · #13 |
So I wonder which would be better? Fiberglass rods or music wire
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