How to Make a Flash Diffuser (Cheap and Easy)

This flash diffuser is excellent for macro photography and very good for portraits as well. I have templates for small-sized flashes and full-sized flashes that you can download from the following links. The small template can print on a single letter-sized piece of paper. The large template prints on two pieces of paper but fits perfectly on a single sheet of 9″x12″ craft foam.

Small Template – http://www.Makify.com/plans/Flash_Diffuser-Small.pdf

Large Template- http://www.Makify.com/plans/Flash_Diffuser-Large.pdf

Original Article – http://super.nova.org/DPR/DIY01/

Supplies & Tools

Craft foam, adhesive back (pack) – https://amzn.to/352K1da

Craft foam, adhesive back (single) – https://www.michaels.com/9×12-adhesive-foam-sheet-by-creatology/M10032002.html?dwvar_M10032002_size=9%22%20x%2012%22&dwvar_M10032002_color=Black

Plastic canvas – https://amzn.to/3p7lH1K

Plastic canvas – https://www.michaels.com/darice-plastic-stitching-canvas/10635615.html

Spray adhesive – http://amzn.to/2GUH7bJ

Utility Knife – https://amzn.to/3mWmdOr

Cutting Mat – https://amzn.to/38j2jsP

Velcro strips, adhesive back – https://amzn.to/32gQwY8

Velcro wrap – https://amzn.to/36944pT

Godox TT350o Flash (m4/3) – https://amzn.to/3n0HRkq

Yongnuo YN560 IV Flash (full size) – https://amzn.to/32lAV9N

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3 thoughts on “How to Make a Flash Diffuser (Cheap and Easy)”

  1. Enjoyed your video how do you use the measurement scale on the bottom of your printed plan ,have never seen one before confused 65 year old
    Thanks for your video

  2. Print out the template then use a ruler or tape measure to measure the scale bar to make sure it matches up. If the scale bar printed larger than is should have, print at a scale less than 100%. If it is too small, printer at a scale greater than 100%.

  3. Now you just need to take a translucent milk or water jug and cut out a cover for the front of the diffuser. Which will further diffuse the light. Thanks for the plans and video. I just made two sets for my wife and myself.

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