How Do You Make Painted Muslin Photographers Backdrops?
Backdrops allow a photographer to customize the background of a photograph to the subject. They also permit photographers to shoot photographs indoors, which allows them to control the light. Backdrops can be of an outdoors scene, such as a farm or cityscape, or they can be a solid color. Professional backdrop painters use flame retardant paint to paint muslin or canvas. Muslin is cheaper than canvas and is easier for beginners to work with. Purchase all of the items you’ll need at an art supply store and hardware store. Stretch the muslin across a wooden frame and staple it tightly. Water down 3 cups of white scenic paint with 1 cup of water. Paint the entire surface of the muslin with the watered down scenic paint. This will seal the muslin and prepare it to be painted. Paint will dry on the surface of sealed muslin but it would soak through unsealed muslin. Draw the outline of the photographer’s backdrop with a pencil. Paint the backdrop with scenic paint using a variety of sizes of
