Flashgun Softbox for Macro?

[milster]

Just got myself a macro lens and I'm trying to think of a cheap way to use my flash gun for lighting. Has anyone used a softbox for this or any other ideas that I could use on the cheap?

Cheers.

 

[HoppyUK]

Lots of ideas in this sticky from the macro section http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=132158

 

[milster]

Thanks Hoppy, very useful.