I used a box...but found something better than tissue. Here's how I made it:
Get a box...I used one about 12 x 12 x 10. Cut off the top flaps and lay it down so the opening is on the "front". Cut out "windows" on the two sides and the top. I left about 1-1/2 inches of cardboard around the "windows". At this point I covered the outside with some scrapbook paper to make the box look presentable. It used to be a Honeybaked Ham box! ;)
Cut a piece of white posterboard for each of the window sides of the box and cut a matching window. Cover the posterboard with white lining material. It has a sheen that reflects, but allows light through very nicely. Then glue each piece of posterboard on the inside of the box. You have a very neat finished look to the inside of your box.
I haven't finished the inside of my box yet...right now I just drape a piece of lining material inside the box and take my pictures. I plan to put a piece of velcro across the top of the back and make various colors of fabric "drapes" with velcro across the top edge to cover the back and bottom.
I use Ott lites for lighting. Two works best.
Hope that helps. I think the whole thing cost about $3 to make...for the paper and fabric.
__________________ Diane
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