toothsome

1:22 am - 08/12/2003
I want to make something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2944913334&category=15201

I'm great at sewing things like this, so I don't need a pattern. What I do need help on is what material to make it out of so i don't scratch up my filters.

Are there any photographers (or anyone really) who can give me some advice?


EDIT: If making one of these pouches isn't such a good idea, does anyone have any advice on how to make a hard case for the filters?
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evilmannequine 12th-Aug-2003 01:49 am (UTC)
something microfiber I would think...

if you wanted them to be *really* safe you could take a bunch of those lens cleaner cloths (if you could get them for a reasonable price. I always see them for like $10 for a little square. which is WAY too much...) you could have each one have its own little pouch out of that.
toothsome 12th-Aug-2003 02:13 pm (UTC)
yeah those clothes are so expensive. i was considering getting some and just wrapping each lense individually and then making a bag to put them all in but that would cost a lot.
jadey_mcshadey 12th-Aug-2003 02:45 am (UTC)
I was going to say lense cloths, but you could also try felt, but make sure that it is made from wool, not synthetic fibres.
toothsome 12th-Aug-2003 02:13 pm (UTC)
store bought craft felt is made from synthetic fibers, right?
jadey_mcshadey 12th-Aug-2003 09:25 pm (UTC)
It depends, the cheaper stuff is. You can test a small patch of it by burning it (carefully). If it melts, it's synthetic, if it ashes, it's wool.
toothsome 12th-Aug-2003 09:45 pm (UTC)
Thank you for your advice. I really appreciate it.
femme9wine 12th-Aug-2003 07:20 am (UTC)
Ultra suede would work just as well as microfiber & can be found in fabric stores. I use this material to clean my flute as well because it doesn't scratch, though I use microfiber on my filters, lenses, etc.
toothsome 12th-Aug-2003 02:15 pm (UTC)
I'll go look for some ultra suede at the fabric store. thanks!
aquagirl (photographer & crafty lady, here) — 12th-Aug-2003 08:26 am (UTC)
i would use either a brushed cotton flannel or an uber soft mesh netting. quality is important, so don't skimp. as for a hard case... i would use a found plastic or metal box from a garage sale or thrift store, line it and/or make dividers with foam, then put a soft lining on top of that.



sound like a good idea, i'll have to try it!
toothsome Re: (photographer & crafty lady, here) — 12th-Aug-2003 02:14 pm (UTC)
thanks for your advice, I'll be keeping an eye out for little boxes.
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