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DIY Lighting Equipment. March 24, 2007 Update: Added examples for each of the three flash diffusers.

Hello. This is a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) guide to making some really good lighting tools. I cannot take credit for all of these, but hope this will be a useful resource. There are several Flash Diffusers that are cheap (anywhere from free to a couple of dollars) to make, a homemade double-sided Reflector, and an excellent Light Box. I'm all for finding new DIY items, so if you have something to share, please Email me. Flash Diffusers There are three (four, if you include both film canisters) flash diffusers here. Yogurt Container Diffusers This diffuser is easy and inexpensive.

One thing to be cautious of a slight colour tint. To make this diffuser: This diffuser is handy, because if you know you're going some place where they have extra yogurt containers (I've always got a couple in my cupboards), you only need to bring the lid with you. Example of what the yogurt container diffuser can do. Film Canister Diffusers. Patterns. Craft Ideas. Click Here For More Amazing Ideas.

Craft organizers. My office/craft area is becoming a nursery so I am working hard at getting all my random craft stuff under control and organized.

With more free time from not shooting I am going a little crazy with DIY projects for her room. To name a few things I am currently making: a platform bed, a rug, curtain rods, a picture wall, a mobile, some custom artwork….and that is all after I convinced Chris to help me tear out carpet and put in painted wood floors! He’s a bit of a pushover for both his girls As I finish up things I’ll post pictures…. In the meantime, I needed a few containers and opted to go the repurposing route…. I saw this post on Design*Sponge a while back and made it to fit my needs. Frappuccino box + Mod Podge + Scrapbooking paper I measured all the paper to the size of the box. Along the same idea…needed something cute and easily accessible to hold all my clothes pins Why is turning trash into something cute so fun? DIY Authentic Vintage Paper Labels!

Create an authentic vintage look with these DIY herb bottles which can be used for gifts, party or wedding favours or simply to decorate your own pantry!

Download your free label designs and read instructions on how to achieve the vintage paper effect. I will also be providing tea labels in upcoming days so stay tuned for those, but in the meantime, read on to check out these little gems! Ground Coffee/Instant CoffeeBoiling waterA mugA baking tray or plate A spoon6 brown 50ml bottles (mine are from Aesop travelling kit that is pictured below)Hair Blow DryerWhite A4 80gsm paperBlack and white printerGuillotine or scalpelLabel Template (download below) (The Aesop travelling kit consists of 3 re-usable plastic 50ml brown bottles and costs $5.50 AUD) Download the following free pdf for your labels for Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Thyme and Sage.

Herb and Spice Labels Step One- Print out your labels onto plain white 80 gsm paper using your black and white printer. How to: Homemade Vegetable Oil Lamp. Posted on Oct 04, 2010 in DIY Projects, Emergency Preparedness & Survival Source: Judy of the Woods If you like candles, live without electricity, or like to have some lighting back-up, you might like this simple little DIY project.

An oil lamp can have a number of advantages over candles and mineral oil lamps: very cheap to run – can even burn used cooking oilthe fumes are less toxic than those of paraffin candles or mineral oil lampsthe production of renewable vegetable oil is less harmful to the environment than petroleum based products (including paraffin candles)for the extreme survivalist, vegetable oil is easier to store in bulk, or can even be produced on the home farmdue to the wider base, more stable than candles, and the flame of any burning wick falling into the oil will be extinguishedodor free when using olive oil Making an oil lamp is very easy, quick and cheap, and gives plenty of opportunity for a creative outlet.

You Will Need: Making the Wick Holder The Wick Container. Homemade Vegetable Oil Lamp. Page created: 26 January 2008, updated: 20 February 2009 If you like candles, live without electricity, or like to have some lighting back-up, you might like this simple little DIY project.

An oil lamp can have a number of advantages over candles and mineral oil lamps: very cheap to run - can even burn used cooking oilthe fumes are less toxic than those of paraffin candles or mineral oil lampsthe production of renewable vegetable oil is less harmful to the environment than petroleum based products (including paraffin candles)for the extreme survivalist, vegetable oil is easier to store in bulk, or can even be produced on the home farm due to the wider base, more stable than candles, and the flame of any burning wick falling into the oil will be extinguishedodour free when using olive oil. DIY Design Community. Photo: Matt Allison I know cabbage isn't everyone's favorite vegetable, but this recipe may just turn you into a convert.