Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Dye your own Backdrop

How to make your own backdrop in 7 easy steps. I do this a lot, but it's always up to you how to do it and there are tons of other ways out there! Here's mine:
  •  6 foot x 6 foot white canvas sheet
  • 20 heavy-duty rubber bands
  • 40-gallon plastic storage bin
  • 5 cups salt
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 4 packages fabric dye (RIT dye?!)
  • Wooden spoon 
  Instructions:
1.  Roll the canvas sheet tightly and twist it from one end to the other.
2.  Fasten the rubber bands around the twisted sheet in several places, following no particular pattern.
3.  Fill the 40-gallon plastic bin with steaming hot water.
4.  Combine the salt, fabric dye and vinegar in the bin of hot water.
5.  Stir the solution with a wooden spoon until the dye powder is evenly dispersed through the liquid.
6.  Drop the twisted and banded canvas sheet into the tub of hot, colored water. Let it sit for about an hour.
7.  Rinse the fabric thoroughly with cold water until the water runs clear.

 Experiment with different colors for your own designs and solids.
 Fabric dye will dye anything it touches!!

You can also go to the link at the bottom. It's something I have come across and is similar but more. I really hope you guys enjoy!

 http://www.ehow.com/how_10063548_dye-photography-backdrop.html

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