How to Make Bubble Photo Props
In comic books, a speech bubble represents character dialogue or the sounds emanating from an object. When used as a prop, a speech bubble adds a humorous, silly effect to a photograph. The subject of a photograph writes a message on the speech bubble and places the bubble near her mouth. Although a cardboard speech bubble is easier to create, an erasable speech bubble allows you to recycle your speech bubble to include a variety of messages.
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Things You'll Need
- Construction paper
- Permanent marker
- Scissors
- Black paint
- White paint
- Paint roller or large paint brush
- Small paint brush
- Utility knife
- Whiteboard
Instructions
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Paper Speech Bubble
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Draw the speech bubble shape on a sheet of cardboard using a permanent marker. Typically, the shape consists of a rounded square with a horn-shape on the bottom-left corner.
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Cut the shape from the cardboard.
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Apply white paint to the cardboard using a paint roller or paint brush. Allow the paint to dry for 10 to 15 minutes and add a second coat of paint.
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Dip a small paintbrush in black paint. Apply paint along the edge of the speech bubble.
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Paint the message inside the speech bubble.
Erasable Speech Bubble
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Draw the speech bubble shape on a dry-erase board. Include the tail and circle of the board.
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Cut the shape from the whiteboard using a utility knife.
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Smooth the edges of the whiteboard using medium-grit sandpaper.
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Color the edges of the whiteboard black using a permanent marker.
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Write a message on the speech bubble using dry-erase markers.
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Tips & Warnings
Whiteboards typically reflect light. Using flash with a whiteboard often causes glare.
References
- Photo Credit Creatas Images/Creatas/Getty Images
