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Collapsable Light Tent

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take great product photos without taking up a lot of space
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I've always wanted a light tent, but they're expensive to buy. I've seen some DIY versions, but most of them were made from a cardboard box, and couldn't fold up for storage. So I made this one for myself.

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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Cutting diagram for foam board and paper. I don't know what size foam board is in other countries :( If someone can tell me, I'll make a metric cutting diagram too.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Putting the tent together. Make sure you let the glue dry completely before you assemble the tent or pack it away.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    How to take photos with a light tent., and how to fold it up for storage

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    A photo of a pincushion taken with my tent


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Taz

Taz

22 Jul 23:13

Thank you so much, I've been looking online all day for something like this, you've made my day. How much did the foam board cost and where did you get it from? :D

Leigh R.

Leigh R.

22 Jul 23:38

I got the foam board for about $2 a piece at a local craft store, but I've also seen it in Wal-Mart type stores, in the same area as crayons and school supplies. It's used for school projects, mostly. I'm not sure what specific stores int the UK would have it, sorry :(

Fondasaurusrex

Fondasaurusrex

22 Jul 23:56

Thats really cool ! Thanks for making a how-to on this :)

Tami

Tami

23 Jul 00:49

Omg thanks. This is so useful.

Wasabi Noodle

Wasabi Noodle

23 Jul 05:06

Wow, this is really great! I've been needing to make one, and this makes it a lot easier. Thanks!

Ginger Ginger.

Ginger Ginger.

23 Jul 05:44

thats so cool- if only i culd make it

Mi.ezekatze

Mi.ezekatze

23 Jul 07:23

Yay, thanks for that!

Taz

Taz

23 Jul 07:38

Well if it's $2 a piece your way I can't see it being much more expensive over here. Thanks anyway. I'm going to have to scout around and see what I can find now. :D

Ceska C.

Ceska C.

30 Jul 23:55

thanks for posting this now i no longer have to clear out my white shelf just to take photos with perfect lighting. yay! :)

KMOM14

KMOM14

02 Mar 18:09

Very clever and useful!

Leigh R. Posted By:
Leigh R. »
July 22, 2008 21:41
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