Seamless White Background Photography Paper - Where to get just about 6 ft?

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Feb 13th, 2016 6:18 pm

JKrioo [OP]: Banned; Jan 10, 2016; 175 posts; 83 upvotes; Newmarket

Feb 13th, 2016 6:18 pm

Seamless White Background Photography Paper - Where to get just about 6 ft?

Does anyone know where I can get just a few feet of seamless white background photography paper. I need to shoot a few items for just one time and don't want to buy an entire roll for $50 like this 53 in x 36 ft one as most of it will just go to waste.

http://www.henrys.com/72954-SAVAGE-53IN ... WHITE.aspx

I guess I could call around to some photography studios to see if they would sell me a few feet if the have it.

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Feb 14th, 2016 11:19 am

KiraSensei: Deal Addict; May 15, 2009; 3104 posts; 3219 upvotes; North York

Feb 14th, 2016 11:19 am

I would try going to a craft store. They should have bristle boards that are 6ft.

Feb 16th, 2016 3:22 pm

Frank311: Sr. Member; Aug 12, 2012; 878 posts; 433 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Feb 16th, 2016 3:22 pm

Depending on the size of the product you're shooting, you could get away with foam core. Michaels & Staples should have different sizes, and I've even seen it at Dollarama for a smaller 20"x30" piece. Or something like this? http://www.staples.ca/en/Quartet-Projec ... CA_1_20001

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Feb 16th, 2016 6:16 pm

thericyip: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2008; 1897 posts; 557 upvotes; North York

Feb 16th, 2016 6:16 pm

Or try getting an extra large bristol board from an art supply store like Curry's. Kraft paper might work as well but might not be thick enough. Normal seamless is 100lb or 163 gsm.

Feb 19th, 2016 9:18 am

shutterbug: Deal Addict; May 19, 2003; 3593 posts; 1872 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2016 9:18 am

If you don't need the full 9ft width. You can half rolls. Still the same length but half the width. Useful if you're shooting product.

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Feb 19th, 2016 10:40 am

da_guy2: Deal Addict; May 6, 2007; 1410 posts; 373 upvotes; Ottawa, On

Feb 19th, 2016 10:40 am

Not sure if this is much help but you could also use a white Ikea roller blind http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/produ ... #/80309118

Feb 20th, 2016 2:04 am

thericyip: Deal Addict; Jun 29, 2008; 1897 posts; 557 upvotes; North York

Feb 20th, 2016 2:04 am

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Single 40"x28" paper from Curry's for $2. Tape it on a wall, with the other half on a table. On camera flash bounce off white ceiling or continuous light.

Feb 22nd, 2016 3:51 pm

Stock R: Deal Fanatic; Sep 21, 2004; 8677 posts; 1525 upvotes

Feb 22nd, 2016 3:51 pm

Too bad you're too far away. I'd just give you 6'.

A white bedsheets will do the trick too. Iron out the wrinkles. Make sure you dedicate a light to the background and you can blow out the back.

I recently did a toddler shoot and my 53" wide roll was too narrow. But with enough of the background in fully blown out white, I could easily photoshop the remaining portions to be white as well. That would work if you just get 2 sheets of foam board.

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