How can I stop my vinyl background unwinding?

[cambsno]

Got my stand and now my roll of vinyl. However, how do I stop the vinyl roll unravelling? I have a lencarta background support, and a small 1.6 x 4m roll. Want to keep approximately 5 turns unrolled.

There are a couple of plastic clips with the support but can't see how they would help.

 

[itsdavedotnet]

I use a couple of plastic DIY clamps, like this:

experiment with where to clamp it, otherwise it can leave folds/creases in the vinyl that can be an issue if you're shooting grey or colours as opposed to white or black.

 

[getnoticed]

Make sure you buy flat pronged clamps without serrated edges so that your seamless or items being held are not damaged

 

[Andy77]

I use a couple of plastic DIY clamps, like this:

experiment with where to clamp it, otherwise it can leave folds/creases in the vinyl that can be an issue if you're shooting grey or colours as opposed to white or black.

These are what i use

Andy

 

[Yv]

I use a couple of plastic DIY clamps, like this:

experiment with where to clamp it, otherwise it can leave folds/creases in the vinyl that can be an issue if you're shooting grey or colours as opposed to white or black.

yup, I use those for paper rolls too and all sorts of things, cheap as chips too.

 

[nikonuser]

where is the best place to buy them from please.
Thanks
Dave

 

[scottthehat]

ebay.

 

[cambsno]

Tescos!!!

Have a shoot booked tomorrow and was hoping to use my new backdrop but didnt fancy a trip to Homebase in town. Luckily I have a large Tesco Extra 2 miles away and they had them - look identical to pics above and £1.99 each!

 

[getnoticed]

Try the local pound store. They have them for ridiculously low prices. Same item at B&Q was £4.99 last week when I looked