How to Create a Pringles Can Light Reflector
Finish your Pringles and put the can aside., Create a 'door' cut., Cut a hole in the plastic lid to match the size of your light source. , Push the light through the hole in the lid. , Attach the lid to the prepared Pringles can., If you need to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Finish your Pringles and put the can aside.
You could wash it out, but since it's made from paper, it's best to shake it out first, then wipe it out with a paper towel or two. -
Step 2: Create a 'door' cut.
About 1/2 to 3/4 inches (approx. 13mm to 19mm) from the top and bottom, draw a line across the can.
It should go about halfway around the can and then finish with another down the middle of the two lines drawn on the can, to form an "I" (see the image).
Make sure that the lines match up on their ends.
You will want to open these 'doors' when you use the light. ,,, You can now use the Pringles can light reflector to light your image. ,, -
Step 3: Cut a hole in the plastic lid to match the size of your light source.
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Step 4: Push the light through the hole in the lid.
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Step 5: Attach the lid to the prepared Pringles can.
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Step 6: If you need to diffuse this light
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Step 7: put a sheet of paper in the reflector
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Step 8: supported by the top and the bottom 1/2 inch (13mm).
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Step 9: Finished.
Detailed Guide
You could wash it out, but since it's made from paper, it's best to shake it out first, then wipe it out with a paper towel or two.
About 1/2 to 3/4 inches (approx. 13mm to 19mm) from the top and bottom, draw a line across the can.
It should go about halfway around the can and then finish with another down the middle of the two lines drawn on the can, to form an "I" (see the image).
Make sure that the lines match up on their ends.
You will want to open these 'doors' when you use the light. ,,, You can now use the Pringles can light reflector to light your image. ,,
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