How-to-make V-FLATS

[baard_lunde]

<p>Dear folks,

 

 

<p>As the topic explains, I would like to make v-flats by my own. All the

studios in New York I have used have these great v-flats made of foamboards. But

it seems to be difficult to locate foamboards or v-flats in Europe. I have tried

to make look-alikes with different material but the foamboards are far easier.

 

<p>Have you guys any idea how to get hold of foamboards (or even already made

v-flats)? Any website/distributor/supplier?

 

<p>Thanks

[ronald_moravec1]

Foam core should be available in art supply stores. We used to get it at work in 4x8 sheets for mock up work.

 

Try to google foamcore.

 

I use free standing Calumet diffusers. There are optional covers. Get the white for opague. These are 3x6 feet.

[michael_notar1]

you just need to tape the front of them together. try to find black/white board.

[michael_notar1]

just lay 2 sheets on top of each other and seal one edge with tape.

[peter_steeper]

Try going to a sign shop. They should have foamcore or a suitable substitute. Sometimes they will give you scrap pieces or only charge you a few dollars. You can also get 4'x8' sheets from them. You should be able find both white and black material. It will be cheaper than an art supply store.

[baard_lunde]

<p>Thanks for all the answers.

 

<p>I made some phone calls today to find foamboards, and ended up with a distributor selling KAPA-boards. They were 140x300cm (aprox 55x118"), and cost $1105 for 12 boards in 10mm thickness(0.4").

 

<p>I cannot buy such expensive boards. Is there a distributor in Europe selling similar plates, or know of another brand? KAPA is too expensive.

[derek_stanton2]

Hi, Baard.

 

In New York: http://www.setshop.com/

 

In Norway: I really dunno....