Etsy seller Leanna of
Seams Victorian was kind enough to provide me with instructions on how to construct a light box. Since I happen to like her product photographs, I thought it would be worth trying this out on my own product shots.
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| foam boards found at Michael's craft store |
There are some items you will need before you begin so I'll go through the supply list today and give you the opportunity to gather your materials before I bore you to tears trying to spit this all out in one article.
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| um . . . I suppose the English side would have been nice |
What you will need:
- Foam core boards in a size that meets your subject height requirements
- Transparent duct tape - my local Home Depot had never even heard of this. I actually found a roll at the Container Store - who knew!
- Clip on lamp with reflector cup around the bulb. I have no idea what the reflector cup is but I imagine the lamp I found will work just fine
- CFL daylight bulbs of the highest wattage you can find
- Optional: mirror panels for reflecting light
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| daylight bulbs 27 watts but looks like 100 |
Home Depot had a display so that you could compare how your normal incandescent bulbs stack up against a daylight bulb. WOW! I had no idea just how much of a difference there is in the yellow cast factor of the former! (say that 3 times fast)
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| clip on lamp found at Home Depot |
I'm not sure how well the lamp will work but that's the whole point of experimentation right? The next article will post Saturday where I will unveil the construction of my light box and expand on how I put it together. Happy shopping!
Hi Kellie -
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to find out how hit works. I think this link may show you what a reflector cup is: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=100664506&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&MERCH=REC-_-product-1-_-100664505-_-100664506-_-N&locStoreNum=2583
Elaine
What great instructions Kellie!! Thanks! I have a fabric light box that I use.
ReplyDeleteIt does make a world of difference
In my studio I use only daylight bulbs. Love the light it casts and the colors of my paints and fabrics are true
Hugs
SueAnn