Studio Backdrop/Background material

[KoiErik]

I am considering setting up a studio at home, one of the things I am looking into at the moment is the backdrops/backgrounds.

Have worked with the paper backgrounds, but I find it is not that long lasting, what with people walking on it etc, and it crinkles etc.

As to material bg's, this is a option, but I hear crinkles are a problem.

Looking at the Studio Setup's sticky, MT's studio has a material that looks plasticky, does anybody have any ideas what material it is.

[troglodiet]

It's ABS sheeting from Maizey Plastics. They use 1mm thickness if I remember correctly.

(Only know this because I'm the plastics industry and was looking for alternative suppliers for them at one stage - not because I've got a similar set-up).

[KoiErik]

Thanks Johan, do you have any idea where in CT I can get it, and more or less what the cost is.

Another question, does it roll up????

[troglodiet]

Only a pleasure.

Maizey has branches countrywide, and the contact details can be found on http://www.maizey.co.za/content/branches.htm

Aren't I just the nicest person - Maizey Plastics are our opposition in certain commodities and here I go promoting them Our company don't do sheeting though, but use it in the manufacture of certain items (only Polyethylene and Polypropylene though, not ABS), so I've got no idea in the cost involved. I cannot see why it wouldn't be able to roll up, especially at 1mm thickness, but maybe just confirm it with their sales personel.

[KoiErik]

Thanks Johan, Appreciated big time.

[ouzo]

Only a pleasure.

Maizey has branches countrywide, and the contact details can be found on http://www.maizey.co.za/content/branches.htm
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forgive me for going off topic but I just have to comment on that website.

very irritating in my opinion. flashing text all over the place make readability difficult.


back on topic.

I missed the thread with the backdrops, but reading this thread is very interesting. plastic backdrops, i would never have thought about it.

[PFG]

just phone them prices is very good and yes it can be rolled up

[flash99]

Excuse my ignorance, but wouldn't this stuff be relective?

[gpw]

I am also using the stuff - very effective - no reflecting and you just tape them together with white duct tape. I went for the 3mm - little bit more expensive but I think its worth it. Cant remember the size per sheet but it was around R400 per sheet. Yes I also bought from Maizys (spelling ?)

See also my studio setuo

[KoiErik]

I am also using the stuff - very effective - no reflecting and you just tape them together with white duct tape. I went for the 3mm - little bit more expensive but I think its worth it. Cant remember the size per sheet but it was around R400 per sheet. Yes I also bought from Maizys (spelling ?)

See also my studio setuo

Thanks, the duct tapes a good tip, I was wondering how I could join two sheets together cause 2.5x 1.2 just aint big enough.

I phoned them and the 1mm sheet was R140

[gpw]

Yes , just be carefull with the tipe (brand) ductape you use. You get different qualities and the "cellotape" brand is a no go. I used one (cant remember the name) sold by Midas.
Hope this helps.

[sheenlp]

ok excuse the ignorance here...but i am very confused...please help.

You can use vinyl as a backdrop, you can use paper and you can use PVC or the muslin that is so readily available all over

which is best,

maizeys say they only have 1.6m by 30m rolls of PVC or 2.2m by 50m and 3.2m by 50m....is that not far too much, am i asking for the wrong stuff?

PVC doesnt reflect is what you guys say and paper and material crease wrinkle etc, so PVC IS BEST? pls help me..

thanks

[Linn Currie]

The prices quoted per roll is for PVC film, not the PVC sheets which is thicker and in a specific pre-cut size

I bought 2m of the black PVC film the other day and I love the effect I got in my studio.

For my photo table (infinity curve) we use a 3mm sheet of white PVC

[EAC]

Also look at ABS, from Maizeys

[vlooi]

I bought white Trilobal a few months ago. It's a kind of stretchable material. You only get it in 1,5m wide. But buy it double length of what you need and sew it together.
Works brilliant! You just stretch it a bit to get a flat service.
I also bought black, haven't tested it yet. It will cost less then R20/m.
You also don't have to worry about unwanted wrinkles like you get with Muslin backdrops!

[Mariusbez]

I see the IN thing is wallpaper stuck on plywood so it can be changed often. Just a observation. Use it / lose it

[sheenlp]

i went for the pvc option...bought a3.2 wide.. 50 metre roll of the stuff...it is great...selling it too..so if any interested contact me on my email address. shireen.lp@gmail.com

[perfectcurve]

Matt at ivokstudios in randburg sells vinyl rolls 3.2mx11m. Black one side and white the other side. R1000 ex vat and shipping. Works well. Kinda matt finish so don't reflect to much and you get 2 colours. Just thought I'd mention it.

[Benn Vosloo]

I am looking to buy the pvc per meter or per roll of 11m in Cape Town. Can anyone help?

Matt at ivokstudios in randburg sells vinyl rolls 3.2mx11m. Black one side and white the other side. R1000 ex vat and shipping. Works well. Kinda matt finish so don't reflect to much and you get 2 colours. Just thought I'd mention it.

[Andrew Aveley]

I am in the garden route and have various affordable options if you require. Black/white or plain grey. 3m.2 m wide in 5 , 5 and 10 m lengths.