Light tent

[rcracer]

Can anyone recommend anywere to get a cheap light tent from, i looked through ebay but most seem to be these dropshipping companys and i,m having trouble with one at the moment with a faulty item, dont need anything too flash one about 80cm will do so if anyones got any recommendations it will be much appreciated :thumbsup:

Neil..

[FERRETTI]

Most that I have seen have been home made and done really cheaply have a look at these links they might be of some help.

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent/

http://www.gideontech.com/content/articles/295/1

[craigosh]

Build dont buy lol, few sheets of opal acrylic and wood and jobs a goodun.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2020/2056803879_5b2a86d327_o.jpg
Shot with two 1m sheets, one behind and one infront, to lights same positions.

[jonmiller]

nice1 handy advice there guys.

ive decided to make one for my shells....coz my pics suck :cry:

ive aquired all i need, apart from the paper/card,bristol board whatever you want to call it.
ive had a pretty good search on the net and cant seem to find anything suitable. it needs to be about 30x35 inches
can anybody suggest anywhere to get this from?

any help greatly appreciated

cheerz,

jon

[FERRETTI]

I'm not sure what size that relates to in paper/card ie A1/A0? Have a look at this site.

http://www.doart.co.uk/acatalog/

[craigosh]

Should be able to get 30x40" mount board from jessops or any art shop.
Usually in packs that are white one side and black the other. The black side can be useful to add shape with the lighting or use for the background with lighter colors.

One thing i did make once which might be good for you Jon is -

1. get a Large cardboard box, like from a tele
2. line three of the interior sides with tin foil (spray mount works awesome for this!)
3. use some black or white felt to line the bottom side.
4. light through one opening using either a sheet of opal perspex (like i did) or anything white and translucent.
5. can also add light from the top if you want

Gives you a nice strong overall lighting, colors are bold, and should bring out the sparkle in metallics/metal flakes.

Yo can create all sorts of great lighting with things around the house.

Check http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/ for handy DIY tips!

[jonmiller]

:thumbsup: wicked, appreciate the info guys! :thumbsup:

ill let you know how i get on.

[mole2k]

strobist is great for DIY stuff.