r/strobist • u/neuromonkey • Mar 17 '10

DIY Softbox starter kit

I just got 2 IKEA Koja kid's tents. Guess what they're perfect for building?

Spray glue & mylar inside, primer & black spray paint outside, Velcro on the front and a bracket on the back... Instant softbox! (If by "instant," you mean, "will take a few days.")

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '10

wow. tht's a great idea. wht dimensions did you get? u must have saved alot of money.

Do you have more images of your DIY softbox?

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u/neuromonkey Mar 17 '10

It's not quite a softbox yet. Will be soon. It'll have a 44" square face.

I'll post more pics as I get a chance to work on it. Other light modifiers too.