Black Out Cloth - Or, well, Really really black cloth that acts as a light filter - Blu-ray Forum

JJ · 04-30-2009, 08:08 PM

Where could I find such a material?

Preferably, not too expensive. Is it something as easy as going to a Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michael's?

Don't ask why yet. It's part of a grand scheme.

Scooby Blu · 04-30-2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Where could I find such a material?

Preferably, not too expensive. Is it something as easy as going to a Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michael's?

Don't ask why yet. It's part of a grand scheme.

Yes, it is that easy. I got some at the JC Penny home store! The ladies in the Window Treatment department won't steer you wrong !

In The Counts voice "ONE TOO THREE AH HA HA" !
Had to do that, The Count he was my favorite when I was a kid.

Another_Dude · 04-30-2009, 08:12 PM

This would be good to know if it has a higher WAF than the 3'x5' piece of plywood I put over my window well last weekend.

JJ · 04-30-2009, 08:13 PM

I just happen to need it in a grand size, lol. Something like 7'-0" x 12'-0"

I'm never done scheming, I swear.

Scooby Blu · 04-30-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I just happen to need it in a grand size, lol. Something like 7'-0" x 12'-0"

I'm never done scheming, I swear.

Is this for a window or door or somthing diobolical

Driver_King · 04-30-2009, 08:15 PM

Maybe for turning your room into the Batcave and perhaps adding a home theater projector?

Beta Man · 04-30-2009, 08:16 PM

I think he's planning on creating a false-wall......

But... for that size..... you'll have to "Special Order" something... not sure Jo-Anns is going to cut it for you....

I would buy the standard size, in a long-enough piece, and sew it together

Driver_King · 04-30-2009, 08:16 PM

You can actually get a really large one for $30 at Walmart.

Beta Man · 04-30-2009, 08:21 PM

Have you thought about using "Canvas drop cloths" I was picking up some plastic tarps... and saw these at the Home-Depot.... they're basically "dirty-white" looking tan etc..... and they're woven etc... and probably block light pretty well..... but they're fairly cheap.

EDIT:

Whatever you decide to use JJ.... just remember.... you really have to weight her down, or she'll float to the top when she bloats up

JJ · 04-30-2009, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the info lads. Now, go about your business.

I'll check out all these options. I have grand schemes right now.

aramis109 · 04-30-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Have you thought about using "Canvas drop cloths" I was picking up some plastic tarps... and saw these at the Home-Depot.... they're basically "dirty-white" looking tan etc..... and they're woven etc... and probably block light pretty well..... but they're fairly cheap.

EDIT:

Whatever you decide to use JJ.... just remember.... you really have to weight her down, or she'll float to the top when she bloats up

Damn, beat me to it. I was just going to say the same thing. Ya know JJ... I'm pretty sure forum posts can be used as evidence of premeditation.

Brain Sturgeon · 05-01-2009, 06:07 AM

Fidelio black velvet is thought to be the blackest of the "black out cloth" out there, and is frequently used in home theater builds. So much so, that it is frequently out of stock. Check here http://www.bymichelle.com/fidelio.html. It's not cheap ($24.95/yd), but it is the best of the best.

Here is a comparison pic of Fidelio vs speaker cloth vs GOM vs commando cloth, all black (left to right):

"How much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."

JJ · 05-01-2009, 07:35 AM

Dang, Mr. Neurosurgeon, I can't afford that!

Beta Man · 05-01-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.hidef

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Here you go bro........

I hope you speak esperanto

Link is to page that is no longer available...

mr.hidef · 05-01-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I hope you speak esperanto

Link is to page that is no longer available...

Yeah...I'm not really awake yet.....Oops link failure..haha!

naturephoto1 · 05-01-2009, 12:50 PM

Boy that eBay listing was removed fast.

Rich

mr.hidef · 05-01-2009, 12:51 PM

I went to e-bay and typed in Muslin backdrop, and you'll find tons of them for photography backgrounds....really nice ones for around $50.00-$60.00.....

gearyt · 05-01-2009, 08:54 PM

Sounds like the size of a garage door.... hmmmmm...

SDBlu · 05-01-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Dang, Mr. Neurosurgeon, I can't afford that!

JJ, quit being so modest...you know you can afford 50 yards of that stuff

Big Baller!

Grevlin · 05-01-2009, 10:34 PM

Would black fabric like this be useful for a section of wall behind a projection screen? Or is matte-black paint ok?

04-30-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Black Out Cloth - Or, well, Really really black cloth that acts as a light filter Where could I find such a material? Preferably, not too expensive. Is it something as easy as going to a Jo-Ann Fabrics or Michael's? Don't ask why yet. It's part of a grand scheme.

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JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I just happen to need it in a grand size, lol. Something like 7'-0" x 12'-0" I'm never done scheming, I swear.

04-30-2009, 08:15 PM	#6
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Maybe for turning your room into the Batcave and perhaps adding a home theater projector?

04-30-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I think he's planning on creating a false-wall...... But... for that size..... you'll have to "Special Order" something... not sure Jo-Anns is going to cut it for you.... I would buy the standard size, in a long-enough piece, and sew it together

04-30-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Have you thought about using "Canvas drop cloths" I was picking up some plastic tarps... and saw these at the Home-Depot.... they're basically "dirty-white" looking tan etc..... and they're woven etc... and probably block light pretty well..... but they're fairly cheap. EDIT: Whatever you decide to use JJ.... just remember.... you really have to weight her down, or she'll float to the top when she bloats up

04-30-2009, 08:25 PM	#10
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Thanks for the info lads. Now, go about your business. I'll check out all these options. I have grand schemes right now.

05-01-2009, 06:07 AM	#12
Brain Sturgeon Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:39	Fidelio black velvet is thought to be the blackest of the "black out cloth" out there, and is frequently used in home theater builds. So much so, that it is frequently out of stock. Check here http://www.bymichelle.com/fidelio.html. It's not cheap ($24.95/yd), but it is the best of the best. Here is a comparison pic of Fidelio vs speaker cloth vs GOM vs commando cloth, all black (left to right): "How much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."

05-01-2009, 07:35 AM	#13
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Dang, Mr. Neurosurgeon, I can't afford that!

05-01-2009, 12:50 PM	#16
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	Boy that eBay listing was removed fast. Rich

05-01-2009, 12:51 PM	#17
mr.hidef Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Twin Cities Home Theater Gallery:113 Blu-ray collection:570 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:17	I went to e-bay and typed in Muslin backdrop, and you'll find tons of them for photography backgrounds....really nice ones for around $50.00-$60.00.....

05-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#18
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Sounds like the size of a garage door.... hmmmmm...

05-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#20
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Would black fabric like this be useful for a section of wall behind a projection screen? Or is matte-black paint ok?

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