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Dan Jones · August 19th, 2009, 04:02 AM

Hi. - can anyone recommend a substance / material that can be pegged 4 or so inches in front of a 150 watt hardware store lamp to scatter the light nicely without bursting into flames if I leave it there?

Ideally inexpensive and readily available!

Thanks gang

Aaron Fowler · August 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM

What about something like this?

LEE 250 HALF WHITE DIFFUSION SHEET - John Barry Sales

Andrew Dean · August 19th, 2009, 07:24 AM

Obviously, "spun" is ideal, but baking paper is far more readily available. Every grocery store has it. its cheap as chips and designed for heat. Different brands are different thicknesses, so some experimentation is in order. However, if you live with a woman, there's a good chance you already have some in your house.

Over time/heat it can yellow, so you can keep some of that around as a "warming diffuser" and cut off a fresh bit to return to neutral.

cheers!
-a

Bill Davis · August 19th, 2009, 10:35 PM

Lee Filters web site. Lee Filters USA | Welcome

Search "Spun"

Still in production in anything from full stop to quarter stop.

Won't yellow like baking paper.

Take care of it and a full sheet should last you a decade or so.

Shaun Roemich · August 20th, 2009, 10:35 AM

And Rosco is the OTHER well known filter company (Rosco is far more available in my market)

Rosco International

Paul Cascio · August 22nd, 2009, 06:42 AM

Dry sheets actually work quite well in a pinch, and are made of material designed to be flame retardant. I've stapled them together to create large sheets.

One word of caution, get the unscented ones or your studio will smell like a laundromat.

Mitchell Lewis · August 22nd, 2009, 08:59 AM

Rosco US : Filters : Roscolux

Roscolux #100: Frost

We use it about 6 inches in front of 1000wt open face Arri lights and have never had any trouble with them burning. (they are designed for this use) Been using the same sheets for about 6 years now without issue.

Here it is from B&H for $6.50 per sheet (we bought 2 sheets and cut them in half)
Rosco | #100 Filter - Frost - 20x24" | RS10011 | B&H Photo

Scott Lovejoy · August 23rd, 2009, 09:01 PM

I think any form of silks will work too. If you want to go on the cheap, you can get the frosted drafting paper (feels thick and plasticy) from an art supply store. I've had those in front of Arri 1k's without a problem.

Dan Jones · August 23rd, 2009, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the tips, gang.

August 19th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#3
Andrew Dean Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Motukarara, New Zealand Posts: 475	baking paper! Obviously, "spun" is ideal, but baking paper is far more readily available. Every grocery store has it. its cheap as chips and designed for heat. Different brands are different thicknesses, so some experimentation is in order. However, if you live with a woman, there's a good chance you already have some in your house. Over time/heat it can yellow, so you can keep some of that around as a "warming diffuser" and cut off a fresh bit to return to neutral. cheers! -a

August 20th, 2009, 10:35 AM	#5
Shaun Roemich Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (formerly Winnipeg, Manitoba) Canada Posts: 4,088	And Rosco is the OTHER well known filter company (Rosco is far more available in my market) Rosco International __________________ Shaun C. Roemich Road Dog Media - Vancouver, BC - Videographer - Webcaster www.roaddogmedia.ca Blog: http://roaddogmedia.wordpress.com/

August 22nd, 2009, 06:42 AM	#6
Paul Cascio Trustee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bristol, CT (Home of EPSN) Posts: 1,192	Dry sheets actually work quite well in a pinch, and are made of material designed to be flame retardant. I've stapled them together to create large sheets. One word of caution, get the unscented ones or your studio will smell like a laundromat. __________________ Paul Cascio www.pictureframingschool.com

August 22nd, 2009, 08:59 AM	#7
Mitchell Lewis Trustee Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 1,124	Rosco US : Filters : Roscolux Roscolux #100: Frost We use it about 6 inches in front of 1000wt open face Arri lights and have never had any trouble with them burning. (they are designed for this use) Been using the same sheets for about 6 years now without issue. Here it is from B&H for $6.50 per sheet (we bought 2 sheets and cut them in half) Rosco \| #100 Filter - Frost - 20x24" \| RS10011 \| B&H Photo __________________ Sony EX3, Canon 5D MkII, Chrosziel Matte Box, Sachtler tripod, Steadicam Flyer, Mac Pro, Apple/Adobe software - 20 years as a local videographer/editor

August 19th, 2009, 04:02 AM	#1
Dan Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Heat resistant diffusing material Hi. - can anyone recommend a substance / material that can be pegged 4 or so inches in front of a 150 watt hardware store lamp to scatter the light nicely without bursting into flames if I leave it there? Ideally inexpensive and readily available! Thanks gang

August 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM	#2
Aaron Fowler Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 129	What about something like this? LEE 250 HALF WHITE DIFFUSION SHEET - John Barry Sales

August 19th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#4
Bill Davis Trustee Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Posts: 1,538	Lee Filters web site. Lee Filters USA \| Welcome Search "Spun" Still in production in anything from full stop to quarter stop. Won't yellow like baking paper. Take care of it and a full sheet should last you a decade or so.

August 23rd, 2009, 09:01 PM	#8
Scott Lovejoy Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 73	I think any form of silks will work too. If you want to go on the cheap, you can get the frosted drafting paper (feels thick and plasticy) from an art supply store. I've had those in front of Arri 1k's without a problem.

August 23rd, 2009, 09:05 PM	#9
Dan Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 34	Thanks for the tips, gang.