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DIY Create an inexpensive fluff layer for your newborn photography props

Jul 16, 2019 | For Photographers, Newborn Photography | 0 comments

Written by: Rebecca Danzenbaker

I found a really easy and inexpensive way to create a fluffy layer for my newborn photography sessions and wanted to share it with other newborn photographers out there!

What you’ll need:

  • 1 skein of wool or alpaca yarn – thick gauge, as for a chunky sweater or scarf (I purchased from Michaels)
  • a pair of scissors
  • 3-4 hours of time to devote to it

Steps:

Cut pieces of yarn to be roughly a foot long each.  I like to make a pile of 20 or so to work from at a time, but you could cut it all ahead of time if you’d like!
Choose one of those pieces and separate it into its two halves.  I usually do this from the middle of the string.  If you tug the middle taught, it’s easy to wedge your finger in between the two pieces.
To save time, stack those two pieces on top of each other, and then use a fingernail to dig into the yarn to pull it apart.  If the pieces tangle, just tug at them to pull them out of a knot.
Set aside your new little ball of fluff and add to it as you go.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/eivlU6Wcl3M.

Tips for using the fluff:

There’s no structure to the fluff, so you’ll need posing pillows and/or cloths under it to mold the baby into the right shape and keep him/her secure.
Be sure to use a diaper since wet fluff will become felt.  You can’t clean the fluff.  Throw away any pieces that get inadvertently soiled.
Store in small parcels to save space.  It will expand greatly once unpackaged.  I take a whole skein of fluff and pack it into a gallon-sized baggie and squeeze out the air while sealing it.

Rebecca Danzenbaker is a newborn, maternity and family photographer in Ashburn, VA. She started her photography business in 2008 and became a full-time photographer in 2013. Her work has been featured on NAPCP, NewbornPhotography.com, Macaroni Kid, Skip Cohen University and more! Follow Rebecca’s work on Instagram – @rdanzenbaker, Facebook – www.facebook.com/rebeccadanzenbakerphotography, and Pinterest – www.pinterest.com/rdanzenbaker.

See more of Rebecca Danzenbaker at https://www.rebeccadanzenbaker.com

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