How To Make A Curtain Backdrop Frame

Insert the two 3 pipes in the bottom of the t connections.

How to make a curtain backdrop frame.

If more stability is needed use all 4 2 lengths. 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. Our backdrop consisted of a couple parts the frame and the fabric. 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.

Add a t connector to each 1 5 foot section by twisting until you have a. This will connect to the 2nd set of t connections. Dislodge the top bar of the stand from one elbow and place the fabric on top of the bar. Add a t connection to the bottom of each 7ft piece with the middle part facing in towards the rest of the backdrop.

Reinsert the bar and elbow. We ll start with the frame. Place double sided tape on the fabric to create a seam. Step 1 pvc pipes are.

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. Use the two elbow connections to attach one 6 ft piece to the two 7ft pieces. Start at the bottom with two 1 5 foot sections. For example if the curtain panel is 63 inches long cut each pvc pipe 69.

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. Trim your pipe to size using the miter box and saw. The 2 and 1 lengths are interchangeable as feet for the backdrop. Add the fabric to the pvc backdrop stand.

We used four 4 foot pipes for the horizontal sections and eight 1. Scrunch up the fabric for a draped look rather than a flat backdrop and add an additional panel of fabric. Home movie showing how to cheaply and easily make a 100 x 84 fabric curtain backdrop.