How To Make A Curtain Backdrop Frame

Add the fabric to the pvc backdrop stand.

How to make a curtain backdrop frame.

For example if the curtain panel is 63 inches long cut each pvc pipe 69. Place double sided tape on the fabric to create a seam. Trim your pipe to size using the miter box and saw. Cut two side frame pieces from the 3 4 inch pvc pipe 6 inches longer than the length of your ready made tab top curtains.

Scrunch up the fabric for a draped look rather than a flat backdrop and add an additional panel of fabric. Add a t connection to the bottom of each 7ft piece with the middle part facing in towards the rest of the backdrop. The curtain acts as a neutral backdrop preventing audience members from viewing scene changes that would otherwise distract from the setting. Step 1 pvc pipes are.

The 2 and 1 lengths are interchangeable as feet for the backdrop. If more stability is needed use all 4 2 lengths. We ll start with the frame. Home movie showing how to cheaply and easily make a 100 x 84 fabric curtain backdrop.

This will connect to the 2nd set of t connections. Now add a 4 foot section horizontally between the two. We used four 4 foot pipes for the horizontal sections and eight 1. Silver fabric curtain.

If your performance calls for a retractable curtain but you have limited space you can build a simple portable stage curtain frame with pulleys in time for curtain call. Insert the two 3 pipes in the bottom of the t connections. Start at the bottom with two 1 5 foot sections. Use the two elbow connections to attach one 6 ft piece to the two 7ft pieces.

Our backdrop consisted of a couple parts the frame and the fabric. To make our frame we decided to build two legs with feet to keep them sturdy and notches on top of the legs that could hold 2 curtain rods for our fabric to hang from. Add a t connector to each 1 5 foot section by twisting until you have a.