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Old 28th of January 2005 (Fri)   #1
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Default painting backdrops

Has any one had any sucess paintng a backdrop themselves. Im looking to create more a canvas look than muslim?

if anyone has any suggestions

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Old 28th of January 2005 (Fri)   #2
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Default Re: painting backdrops

Well I normally paint backdrops with lights. Sometimes a Dedicated strobe/flash on a reflective blue or another color satin sheet. Sometimed colored gel over light on various types of backdrops.
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Old 29th of January 2005 (Sat)   #3
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I have a cream muslim backdrop. I was hoping I would be able to faux paint on it so it would look like canvas?

has anyone tried it? if so what kind of paint would I use?
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Old 29th of January 2005 (Sat)   #4
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thank you Bloo dog very much ... I think I'll go with the dye method it sounds much easier. What do you mean by splashing? the darker color and the diluted bleach water? how do i add it after I wet it?

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Old 29th of January 2005 (Sat)   #5
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cool! im gonna go try it.... how would Light and dark blue look?

THANK YOU SO MUCH !
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Old 3rd of February 2005 (Thu)   #6
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Default Re: painting backdrops

I did some using the RIT dye method. I placed the dye in hot water in a bucket. I placed the prewashed, still wet musslin in a clump on the floor and then gently placed this into the dye. AFter sitting for about 30 min. I took it out and rinsed in cold water. I leaves you with a mottled aftect that so far has been a hit with my clients.
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