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11-24-2009, 10:14 PM
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Gems & Lightboxes
I'm looking for a recipe of sorts. I want to photograph small gems and minerals as best as possible. I know there are professionally available "lightboxes" available for sale for this very purpose, but I also think I could probably make one with things I have laying around the house. Has anyone tried this before and can provide a list of equipment/materials used? Light dispersion makes all the difference for gems and jewelry.
Many thanks in advance for any replies! John
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11-24-2009, 10:19 PM
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Inkista has a great option in her Flickr Stream: A white plastic Ikea trash can with flashes on the outside
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11-25-2009, 10:10 PM
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You can get the rubbermaid clear plastic totes for storage and take a fine grit sandpaper and sand the entire box on the outside of the box. This will help reduce the lighting. The use lights from top, back and sides of the box. Or sit the box outside and use natural light.
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11-26-2009, 09:20 AM
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Somebody else (sorry, I can't remember who) posted this in another thread.
Light Box / Light Tent Photo Gallery by Bill Huber at pbase.com Looks ok to me. Simple and cheap and you can make two sets of legs at different heights. Edit: it was loki1982 on How I shot it.
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12-01-2009, 09:59 PM
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Thank you both very much for the suggestions! I can't wait to try!
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