Portable/Collapseable Muslins

[rdwalton]

Anyone know where I can get some quality (preferably collapsible) muslin backgrounds for a decent price?

Thanks

[Absolutely Fabulous]

i've been looking at these too, seems a lot for fabric which is $4 a yard

[jeromego]

For portable bground...chceck out Calumet's Onsite system (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MP0500/)

[abbadon31]

For portable bground...chceck out Calumet's Onsite system (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MP0500/)


That one cool looking set up

[MadisonPhotography]

I picked one up just prior to the holidays..works perfectly and easy to transport..

[kaydawgy]

Okay, so I've come up with an idea but have yet to build it. I have several 9x12 muslin backdrops. Instead of folding them up everytime when their not in use, and risking wrinkle and crease development, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to somehow attach them to a 1 1/2 inch pvc pip measured out to about 9 foot where I can glue or staple one end of the muslin and simply roll it up. Then when you want to attach it to your frame, you simply put the metal bars through the pvc tube, then hang it up to your frame. This would "seem" like it would cut out the chance of creases and wrinkles. The only problem is, how would you TRANSPORT a 9 foot long pvc muslin-wrapped pipe??

[Jon]

Okay, so I've come up with an idea but have yet to build it. I have several 9x12 muslin backdrops. Instead of folding them up everytime when their not in use, and risking wrinkle and crease development, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to somehow attach them to a 1 1/2 inch pvc pip measured out to about 9 foot where I can glue or staple one end of the muslin and simply roll it up. Then when you want to attach it to your frame, you simply put the metal bars through the pvc tube, then hang it up to your frame. This would "seem" like it would cut out the chance of creases and wrinkles. The only problem is, how would you TRANSPORT a 9 foot long pvc muslin-wrapped pipe??Inside a 10' length of PVC drain pipe?

[kaydawgy]

Actually what I meant was how would you travel with a 9 foot long pvc pipe in yer car?

[cloose]

Actually what I meant was how would you travel with a 9 foot long pvc pipe in yer car?

You simply need a car big enough to accommodate the size, such as:
station wagon
van
mini van
SUV
large sedan with fold down rear seats
truck with cap

[Mark1]

Or on the roof. Get the cheep hook on roof racks and find a way to bolt the drain pipe to the rack. And you are all set to be portable.