![]() With the picture frame that I bought, it was already the correct length and width, so all I had to do was measure the sticks to be 1 inches tall. Step 1 – Measure and Mark the Woodĭepending on the raw material you’re working with, you need to measure out the size of the sticks. Now we’re going to start building by constructing the sticks portion of the slate. That’s why these lists are basic and the steps are simple, but the result is fantastic. ![]() I didn’t want to spend much money nor time making this and so I don’t want you to have to either. Remember, this tutorial is all about making this the easiest, least costly project you could take on. I guarantee you already have these in your toolbag somewhere or know a friend that will let you borrow them. You are also going to need some basic tools to construct this thing. You may have some stuff lying around your house that will get that price tag down even further. It’s not essential to use the exact same supplies that I bought. In many cases, I went with a cheaper option over a better option, so shop at your own discretion and budget.Īdapt the list to what you want to use and what you have available. For instance, the clipboard could be a similarly sized piece of plexi-glass or the acrylic paint could be simple spray paint. You can substitute many of the items on the list for other supplies depending on the availability near you. With that said, here are the supplies you need: Even if you don’t live near a Wal-Mart, most stores will carry similar products or online retailers like Amazon will ship them. I chose Wal-Mart to find supplies because I know products there are produced on a massive scale and I wanted this project to be accessible to anybody. So let’s dive into this tutorial.įeel free to leave any questions in the comments and upload pictures of your DIY slate to The Black and Blue Facebook page. It’s not as hard as you might imagine. I spent an entire night doing mine, but most of that time was waiting for paint to dry or sealant to coat on.Īnd all things considered, one night to save $50 is not a bad deal. How to Build a DIY Clapperboard for Less Than $15Īs you can see, the finished slate turned out quite good for a $15 budget and a few hours of time. ![]() You can let me know in the comments what you think, but I’m pretty pleased with it. ![]() One that if I needed to use it on a set, I wouldn’t be embarrassed to step in front of the camera with. The other goal for this project was to make a slate that looked decent. I already owned some black and white paint, but the prices for those tubes at Wal-Mart was 97 cents each, meaning the total would still be only $15.68. I figured there are so many cheap imitation slates for around $30 that to make something any more expensive than $15 was just a waste of time.īut, ok, I’ll admit it: I cheated a little bit. The goal was to make the slate as cheap as possible while aiming for around $15. I’ve done plenty of do-it-yourself projects before - on set and off - but this was, by far, the most ambitious project of them all. I spent hours scouring the aisles of Wal-Mart finding supplies and even more time figuring out the best way to put them together. The receipt was lost in construction, this will have to do for proof!
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