How To Make A Curtain Backdrop Frame

Our backdrop consisted of a couple parts the frame and the fabric.

How to make a curtain backdrop frame. Reinsert the bar and elbow. This will connect to the 2nd set of t connections. Silver fabric curtain. Dislodge the top bar of the stand from one elbow and place the fabric on top of the bar.

Add a t connector to each 1 5 foot section by twisting until you have a. Place double sided tape on the fabric to create a seam. Add a t connection to the bottom of each 7ft piece with the middle part facing in towards the rest of the backdrop. 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.

We ll start with the frame. 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. Use the two elbow connections to attach one 6 ft piece to the two 7ft pieces. If more stability is needed use all 4 2 lengths.

Start at the bottom with two 1 5 foot sections. Add the fabric to the pvc backdrop stand. Step 1 pvc pipes are. Now add a 4 foot section horizontally between the two.

Home movie showing how to cheaply and easily make a 100 x 84 fabric curtain backdrop. For example if the curtain panel is 63 inches long cut each pvc pipe 69. The 2 and 1 lengths are interchangeable as feet for the backdrop. Scrunch up the fabric for a draped look rather than a flat backdrop and add an additional panel of fabric.

Trim your pipe to size using the miter box and saw. 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. We used four 4 foot pipes for the horizontal sections and eight 1.