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DIY Lightbox

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I needed to photograph some things to sell online, and unfortunately, I have a mediocre point-and-shoot camera, and nothing as far as equipment gos. This is the lightbox I came up with.
 
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Step 1Materials/Design

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I used a sheet wrapped around a metal file rack from inside of my filing cabinet. I had a portable shop light that I held/hung above it, and I put a round cleaner container underneath the sheet to set the items on.
I've heard of people using semi-transparent trashcans, wax paper, and a number of other things as well.
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Feb 15, 2010. 11:04 AMjoel k jackson says:
 I like it. It is simple and easy. Well done Megan.
Jun 23, 2009. 11:09 PMMeganTManey says:
Creative. :]

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