What you ll need for my build.
Diy backdrop stand pvc pipe.
To build your diy photo backdrop stand you will need pvc pipes.
I made a 7 tall 5 wide backdrop stand by modifying the length of pvc i used for the sides.
Pipe cutter tape measure permanent marker supplies 4 10 pvc pipes 1 diameter 2 90 degree pvc elbows 4 pvc tee joint cut lengths 2 8 2 4 2 3 4 2 2 1 the 2 and 1 lengths are interchangeable as feet for the backdrop.
Four t pipes non threaded six elbow pipes non threaded four 1 metre pipes.
Start at the bottom with two 1 5 foot sections.
20 diy photography backdrop stand pvc pipe i ve got a newborn session coming up this weekend and decided to finally act on the idea for a diy backdrop stand that has been floating around in my mind.
Two 10 lengths of 1 pvc each cut to a 6 section and a 4 section three 5 lengths of 1 pvc eight 1 t connectors without threads two 1 90 degree connectors w o threads eight 1 end caps without threads hacksaw or pvc cutting tool optional.
Because my space in the basement is limited i decided to go with a stand that was 54 inches wide and just over 60 inches tall.
Bessel spring clamps a.
Materials and measurements for your diy backdrop stand.
I ve seen a lot of tutorials on how to diy your own backdrop stand out of pvc pipe so i grabbed my trusty notebook and drew up a quick sketch of what i d need.
Now add a 4 foot section horizontally between the two.
You will be able to buy these from any hardware store.
Start by attaching one 12 piece to a t piece and adding another 12 piece to the opposite end.
These are the legs to the stand.
A few searches online revealed ideas similar to mine so i decided i wasn t completely crazy and set off for the home improvement store to.
Attach one more 30 piece and repeat for the other stand leg.
Now connect a 30 piece to the stand leg and add another t piece.
Step 2 insert an end cap on one end of each of the eight pieces of pvc pipe.
Four 50 cm pipes.
Trim your pipe to size using the miter box and saw.
Put an end cap on each end and repeat.