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JohnR
Feb-19-2005, 12:18 PM
Part 2 of studio stuff.

Wondering about backdrops. Muslins seem to cost a lot! :wxwax

Can you use regular bed sheets for this? Any recommendations?

fish
Feb-19-2005, 12:39 PM
Can you use regular bed sheets for this? Any recommendations?
Not on the first date. :lynn

JohnR
Feb-19-2005, 12:54 PM
Not on the first date. :lynn

awwww...but I'll sleep on my side. Please? :rofl

John Mueller
Feb-19-2005, 01:03 PM
My GF makes mine.Go to the fabric shop and get what you want and then dye then.Seems to work great.Here (http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/MakingBackDrops.asp) is a link on making your own.

JohnR
Feb-19-2005, 01:14 PM
What does she buy at the fabric shop..muslin sheets?

Andy
Feb-19-2005, 03:29 PM
My GF makes mine.Go to the fabric shop and get what you want and then dye then.Seems to work great.Here (http://www.betterphoto.com/exploring/MakingBackDrops.asp) is a link on making your own.

i nominate john's gf to make backdrops for everybody! who agrees? :deal

Seymore
Feb-19-2005, 04:46 PM
i nominate john's gf to make backdrops for everybody! who agrees? :dealYea... I'll 2nd that motion! And, I'll take 2... Dark grey and light grey! :D
Not greedy...

JohnR
Feb-19-2005, 05:01 PM
Check out this thread:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=6708

fish
Feb-19-2005, 05:24 PM
i nominate john's gf to make backdrops for everybody! who agrees? :deal

I'm in. I need a random mix of charcoal, gray, and blue. :thumb

Kagan
Feb-27-2005, 02:23 PM
I bought muslin at Walmart this week for 6.23 per yard. I bought 3 yards. That was plenty to experiment with my kids. Hope that helps!

John Mueller
Feb-27-2005, 02:27 PM
i nominate john's gf to make backdrops for everybody! who agrees? :deal
She has agreed to make them,but for a price :D