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THE MISSION
Make an abstract
reflection with
household objectsTime needed
20 minutesSkill level
BeginnerKit needed- Wrapping paper
- Metal spoon
- Microfibre cloth
- Macro lens
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Seeing double
Dan Mold creates fantastical abstract photographs with everyday
household objects you probably already own...ou don’t always have to
stray far from home to
take a great picture, in
fact, this month we’re
going to prove that there’s a
whole plethora of creative
opportunities in your
kitchen drawer waiting to
be explored! With a roll of
gift wrap and a metal spoon
you can achieve amazing
abstract results like this.
You’ll need some wrapping
paper with a repeating pattern,
such as the polka dot paper we
used above. We recommendsticking to wrapping paper rather
than tissue gift wrap, which can
be torn easily and is also usually
folded so has creases in it. If you’re
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pattern you like, you could always
create and print off your own
design – an A3 print would
be large enough for the technique.
You’ll need a Canon camera
with creative modes, such as a
DSLR or an EOS M/R mirrorless
model, and while it is perfectly
possible to get results with a kit
lens, you can get even closer to
accentuate the effect with a macrolens. If you’re thinking about
purchasing a macro lens, be
sure to look for one with a 1:1
reproduction ratio. This means it’s
a ‘true’ macro lens as you’ll be able
to shoot your subjects at life-size.
When you’ve followed our step
by step, be sure to experiment
with other sizes of spoons as this
will allow you to include more or
less of the pattern in your
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spoon closer to you, or farther
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Here’s what you need to know to
get started...Y