How to Make Your Own Vinyl Backdrops

Material

• 1

  Buy vinyl material by the yard from a local fabric and craft store. Looking online offers more variety.

• 2

  Choose and use neutral colors, like black and white. Every studio offers basic colors. This is a cost-effective way to build inventory.

• 3

  Paint the backdrop using acrylics to add more variety. Trace your scene onto the fabric using a projector. Fill in with paint. Fold the fabric a few inches from the top and sew a hem, add a pocket to hang the backdrop.

• 4

  Spray varnish to preserve the painting on the backdrop. Roll, rather than fold, the finished product so the paint doesn't crack.

• 5

  Use shower curtains, too, for backdrops. They come in many color, shades and themes. They also come with hems and grommets, allowing for easy hanging as backdrops.