Light
box extender Instructions for Photographing Glass Cup Plates by
Arch Doty
1.
Cut 4 pieces 9" long and 4 pieces 8" long of
Aluminum Angle, 1/16" thick
3/4" x 1/2"
( see top photo on right )
2.
Drill as appropriate and assemble into two end pieces
for the extender, using #6 x 3/8" nuts and bolts
( #6 x 1/2" if you use 1/4" plastic )
( see top bottom on right )
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3.
Cut 2 pieces of 1/4" plastic, one clear and one frosted (
translucent ) into 9" x 12"
pieces. Drill and assemble the plastic pieces to opposite sides
of the end frames.
All
of the above parts are available at Home Depot, or other DIY Stores.
If you are having difficulty in locating translucent plastic,
it is also available on the Internet. If you are unable to locate
material, feel free to email: archd@aol.com
for help.
Note
from Dave McDonnell
I am very grateful to Arch for his continued participation and
contributions to all Collectors. The difference between taking
the photo directly on the light box and taking the photo on the
extender is amazing and makes for a much better image when photographing
glass cup plates. Details and glass imperfections are clearly
shown. Tip: I always upload photos to my computer, where
I can enlarge them for detail. It is absolutely the best and easiest
way to view variations and see "hidden" damage.
Click
here to read the Original article on Photographing Glass Cup Plates
©
Arch Doty 12/02/2005
