Easiest DIY Paint Booth for Small Props
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Easiest DIY Paint Booth for Small Props
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i often need to spray paint my props, and overspray is such a mess. i need a quick & cheap solution. tested method, works pretty well.
1 Big Cardboard Box
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preferably cover open from side, anyway you can modify it easily with cutter & duct tapes.
Range Hood Filter
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can use any replaceable cloth or paper filter, cut to windows size.
Cut Windows & Clear Transparent Plastic
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make a window for light & see inside, tape the window & filter down.
Cut Hole Big Enough to Fit Your Arm
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Start Spraying
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put your art piece & spray paint inside the box, close the cover, pick up the spray can & start spraying. Do not open box immediately, let the overspray settle first, about 5 minutes, then only open the cover :)
watch video for better explanation: https://youtu.be/ZGmvEVpD2gI