Party backdrop1/6/2024 (You’ll have 2 pieces 3’ of PVC left over).įirst thing, I suggest measuring and marking the PVC with a sharpie and only then start cutting. You can cut 2 of the 10’ PVC as follows: 6’ + 20” + 20” + 3” (you’ll have 2 pieces of 5” PCV left over).Īnd cut the 7’ pieces out of the other 2. Once you start, it shouldn’t take any longer than 20 minutes to make.Ĭut the PVC with the PVC cutting tool so that you have these pieces: To make it easy to have the instructions with you when you’re working, the schematics are also available as a printable page in my Free Downloads Library available for subscribers. PVC Backdrop Frame Materials for a 6’ x 7’7″ frame. The feet in my schematic are wide enough to be rather sturdy but you may want to add sandbags or heavy rocks on them if the wind is going to be a problem. I’ve made a frame with the smaller PVC and I just found it too flimsy. Think hard about the dimensions YOU need and adjust accordingly. The height of the larger one is a bit less than 8’ so an 8’ curtain or sheet would drape at the bottom. I have a frame that’s roughly 8’ wide by 7’7″ tall that I use as a photo booth backdrop and another frame that’s 6’ wide x 7’7″ tall that I use as a backdrop for my dessert table. You’ll need to decide how tall and wide to make your frame to fit most of your needs. Nice, clean cuts without any rough, irregular edges – it’s a simple tool to use and a great asset to have in your arsenal if you occasionally use PVC for crafting or DIY projects. The phrase “hot knife through butter” gets used far too much but for this tool, it’s absolutely true. You can of course use any kind of saw or cutting tool but the PVC cutter is really an amazing tool. My PVC frame cost $28 in materials but I already had the PVC cutter tool. They’re definitely more flimsy than the PVC frame I’m going to show you, but they’ll get the job done and have the advantage of being adjustable. Whether or not you have a wall available, sometimes, having a free-standing backdrop with a frame is the best solution for your needs, and a PVC frame is cheap, easy to make, and very sturdy.īut before I go into how to make a PVC backdrop frame, I want to make you aware that you can buy a collapsible and adjustable frame for around $50: Use a level to make sure the PVC pipe is straight up and down.Īllow the cement to dry completely – several hours or overnight.Have you ever wondered how all those wonderful backdrops for party dessert tables or photo booths hold up? Pour the wet cement in the 5 gallon bucket around the PVC pipe in the middle. Pre-mix the quikrete in a larger bucket or wheelbarrow. It was well worth it to make the backdrop for the cutest dessert display. With the exception of the paint, the backdrop materials came from Lowe’s. Check out my foam insulation party backdrop. If you were to make an indoor party backdrop, there is a tutorial for a much lighter version. ![]() ![]() This was made heavy duty to the winds and weather (in my area). It took a little longer to make than your usual lightweight indoor backdrop. So I’m sharing the DIY: how-to make a freestanding party backdrop. We held this event outdoors and I have no structure or wall to attach a party backdrop to (also great for setting up at a park). ![]() Since we served some delicious desserts a dessert table backdrop was very necessary. There were 12 bloggers (including myself) who put on a spectacular party for 20 of our guests. Last month I had a Mary Poppins party at my home.
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