I didn’t like the “flow” of the fabric and wanted it secured down but it may be something that doesn’t bother you, allowing you to use less velcro. Measure the depth from front to back, which was 15″ and cut.I measured from one side, over the top, down to the bottom of the other side. For tent part, you’ll need to cut your fabric.Once complete, you’ll connect the two sides you’ve made with the 12″ pieces of pipe you have left.You’ll then basically repeat the steps to make the other side of the ‘box’.Take your 1″ piece and connect to the elbow.You take a leg (long piece) and connect it to an elbow. Your long pieces of pvc pipe are the legs.2 light bulbs (mine are GE 6500K Daylight 26w).2 clamp on light fixtures (Bought mine at Walmart).Some type of fabric to act as a diffuser, cut to fit over the pipe set up.4 short pieces (an inch or so) for connecting the elbows to the T’s.4 one inch pieces of pipe to connect the elbows to the T’s.Tutorial: DIY: How to Make a Light-Box Using PVC Pipe He knows his stuff and will make it happen! If you aren’t this lucky, then you’ll have to measure and cut your own pvc pipe. If you’re lucky like me, you’ll be able to walk in the hardware store, hand your list over to an employee, and shop while you wait for them to gather your materials! Thank you Ray!! Our Higganbotham (Ace Hardware) here in Sweetwater, has one of the best fellas working for them. I did mine quickly and wasn’t planning on blogging it so the photos aren’t great but then figured, it might help someone! I made mine slightly different than hers but that’s what makes the whole DIY thing cool you can add your own flavor to the mix and make it how you want it to be. While she doesn’t give specific instructions, it’s enough to get it. I found one that I really liked a lot and if you like, you can just surf yourself over there and watch her video. I was havin’ to open the front door, lug a table over, place white board down and pray nobody opened the door to let the Texas wind blow it all down. Having good lighting is essential and in my house, there is. Cat has inspired me to work on my photos for my food blog.
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