Product photography basics

Here is what I have:
20D
300D
nifty fifty
430ex
Sigma 24-70 2.8
Canon kit lens

Whats the best way to do some product photography with this stuff? My main concern is about lighting. I can buy some more lights, but I would like to keep costs down. What sort of light can I pick up to help out? The stuff I will be shooting is all pretty small, so I plan to use a homemade light tent I have. Just need some help with lighting it.

what products & budget? have you thought of work lights from the hardware store?

FAQ - Studio Lighting

Look at the posts in:
Knife lighting problem
Browning .22 - 1 light, no "walls" set-up

http://www.alienbees.c​om

PhotosGuy wrote in post #3593333
what products & budget? have you thought of work lights from the hardware store?

FAQ - Studio Lighting

Look at the posts in:
Knife lighting problem
Browning .22 - 1 light, no "walls" set-up

$200ish is what I would like to spend, if thats doable. I am going to look into the hardware store lights.

for small products, check out this thread

https://photography-on-the.net …read.php?t=2815​24&page=66