How To Make A Curtain Backdrop Frame

If more stability is needed use all 4 2 lengths.

How to make a curtain backdrop frame.

This will connect to the 2nd set of t connections. Scrunch up the fabric for a draped look rather than a flat backdrop and add an additional panel of fabric. Start at the bottom with two 1 5 foot sections. Add the fabric to the pvc backdrop stand.

Add a t connector to each 1 5 foot section by twisting until you have a. The 2 and 1 lengths are interchangeable as feet for the backdrop. If you are in a tight location the 2 and 1 lengths can be combine to make a shorter foot as illustrated to the right. 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.

Dislodge the top bar of the stand from one elbow and place the fabric on top of the bar. Silver fabric curtain. The curtain acts as a neutral backdrop preventing audience members from viewing scene changes that would otherwise distract from the setting. We ll start with the frame.

Reinsert the bar and elbow. 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. Use the two elbow connections to attach one 6 ft piece to the two 7ft pieces. Place double sided tape on the fabric to create a seam.

We used four 4 foot pipes for the horizontal sections and eight 1. For example if the curtain panel is 63 inches long cut each pvc pipe 69. Insert the two 3 pipes in the bottom of the t connections. Home movie showing how to cheaply and easily make a 100 x 84 fabric curtain backdrop.

Trim your pipe to size using the miter box and saw. Add a t connection to the bottom of each 7ft piece with the middle part facing in towards the rest of the backdrop. Now add a 4 foot section horizontally between the two.