Embarassing Non-Beginner Question

[Bens_Reef]

Originally Posted by likemike99

a trick with the plastic backdrops is to use vegetable oil and a squigie. because it is thicker than water it is harder to press out and easier to ensure no bubbles. it is messy but gives that look without the permanent ness of paint.

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i have used this way before, works well

[Meshmez]

Originally Posted by Drake

Freaking iPhone! Just HAS to flip everything upside down... well, black is black even when inverted I suppose.

Good luck getting your sand and water to stay in that upside down tank though....

[doctorgori]

I've used black vinyl contact paper for years now; squeegeed on to get air bubbles out ...a roll does several 4ft tanks ...easy on/easy off no wait/no mess