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Step 2Cut PVC pipe and spray paint.
Cut the PVC pipe, I cut it to a length of 5cm / 2" but the length is up to you.
Keep in mind that the longer the PVC pipe the more magnification you get from the microscope. Pipes longer than 10cm / 4" will require exposure times grater than 4 seconds (under ISO 200).
After you've cut the pipe make sure the base and the top are straight by sanding the edges. Once you have a pipe that will stand straight on a flat surface you can start painting it.
Remember to use mate paint, otherwise the glossy finish will cause reflections that will show in your photos. While painting apply several thin layers of spray paint.
Keep in mind that the longer the PVC pipe the more magnification you get from the microscope. Pipes longer than 10cm / 4" will require exposure times grater than 4 seconds (under ISO 200).
After you've cut the pipe make sure the base and the top are straight by sanding the edges. Once you have a pipe that will stand straight on a flat surface you can start painting it.
Remember to use mate paint, otherwise the glossy finish will cause reflections that will show in your photos. While painting apply several thin layers of spray paint.
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