DIY Flash Gel Holder
Posted in DIY, Photography by craig on May 22nd, 2008

I have recently started using colored gels over my strobes in a lot of shots. To hold the gel over the strobe I have been just taping it using blue tape, this left a lot to be desired. So a couple of days ago I fabricated a gel holder that attaches to the flash.

Flash Gel Holder mounted on Flash

Here is the complete system consisting of the flash, gel holder, and gels from Lee. Shown is the free Lee Sample Pack. The holder also works with the Rosco Gel Sample Pack gels.

The finished pacakage

Click here for construction details on how to build your own. I now also offer these Gel Holders for sale. Visit GelHolder.com for details.


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5 Responses to “DIY Flash Gel Holder”

  1. EVA May 23rd, 2008 at 8:36 am

    Have the how to for the gel holder but now need to find out what a heat strip is ~?~?~?~
    Thanks for your time EVA

  1. Wil June 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 am

    Very cool
    BEST design I’ve seen yet DIY or manufactured
    thanks

  1. Danette June 4th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    This project is just what I am looking for. Thanks for sharing.

  1. john hagar June 5th, 2008 at 8:04 am

    Hi Craig. Rather than gear up to make 2 of the gel holders, how much would you charge to make 2 of them for my sb 800? I can do the velcro, etc. I just need the bent plastic part.

    Thanks

  1. craig June 6th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    I’m charging $9.95 each + shipping

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