{"id":6658,"date":"2021-08-04T08:12:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T00:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colourpopstudio.com.au\/?p=6658"},"modified":"2021-07-31T20:57:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-31T12:57:48","slug":"diy-product-photography-prop-fluted-column","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colourpopstudio.com.au\/2021\/08\/04\/diy-product-photography-prop-fluted-column\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Product Photography Prop: Fluted Column"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When shooting products, props make all the difference. They can help to create a scene, tell a story and make your products shine in all their glory<\/a>. But man, they can get EXPENSIVE. If you are just starting out, or have a smaller budget, you can totally make your own DIY product photography prop if you think outside the box!<\/p>\n

I ADORE these fluted column props from Moodelier<\/a> however, at the moment, they’re just a bit out of my budget.<\/p>\n

When I saw this $7.50 foam roller from Kmart<\/a>, I thought, with a bit of spray paint, it would make a beautiful fluted column for product photography!<\/p>\n

DIY Product Photography Prop: Fluted Column Tutorial<\/h2>\n

\"DIYThe only hard part about this DIY project is the time involved. So make sure you have something to keep you busy while you wait for the paint to dry!<\/p>\n

[1] What you need to make your DIY Product Photography Prop<\/h3>\n

\"DIYFoam Roller (I used 2 because I wanted them in both white and pink)
\nKnife
\nPaint Brush
\nPrimer
\nSandpaper or Sanding Block
\nSpray Paint
\nMask<\/p>\n

[1] Cut the foam roller<\/h3>\n

Using the knife, cut the foam roller so that you have 3 pieces, a tall, medium and small block is what I decided to go for. You can get creative here and cut it in whatever size you like.<\/p>\n

\"DIY[2] Sand the Edges<\/h3>\n

Using the sanding block, sand the top and bottom edges where you cut. This will help make them smoother and neater.<\/p>\n

[3] Paint with primer<\/h3>\n

Using a paintbrush, paint on your primer. I found it was best to do a few thin layers rather than one thick layer<\/p>\n

\"DIY\"DIY[4] Spray with spray paint<\/h3>\n

Once the primer is fully dry (I waited 24 hours)\u00a0 spray a thin layer of paint using the spray paint colour of your choice (I chose pink and white).<\/p>\n

Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area, and use a mask to avoid inhaling the fumes.<\/p>\n

\"DIY\"DIYI ended up spraying 2 layers of paint and was VERY happy with the results.<\/p>\n

The end results:<\/h3>\n

\"Colourful<\/p>\n

\"DIY<\/p>\n

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