Clamps are a valuable tool that our customers can use to properly hang a backdrop and enhance their show.
We recommend using rubber tip clamps to not damage the paint on a backdrop.
How to Use Rubber Tip Clamps
Rubber tip clamps are one of the best tools you can use to hang or adjust the size of a backdrop.
They provide great support to the backdrop weight, holding the top of the backdrop tightly in place, while not causing any damage to the paint.
You can use them to adjust the size of the backdrop or when adjusting the length of the backdrop.
Here are some common uses for clamps.
Hanging a Backdrop with Rubber Tip Clamps
Place a clamp about a foot apart to line up with the grommet holes across the top of your backdrop.
This will help you secure the drop to the fly bar so the tie lines can be tied easily before raising a drop.
Adjusting the Size of the Backdrop with Rubber Tip Clamps
If a drop needs to be shortened on the sides, fold the drop on each side and secure the clamps.
Clamps can also be used to shorten a backdrop that is hanging too long.
Place masking or painter’s tape on the right side of the backdrop.
Place another piece of tape at the center of the backdrop, at the same height as the tape you added to the right.
Finally, place the third piece of the tape on the left side of the drop in the amount that you wish to shorten the length. It should be even with the center and the right side.
Hang the drop on the fly by the two ends of the drop. Starting with the center piece of tape, pull up the drop folding the drop back.
Work your way from the center out, securing the drop with the clamps to the shortened length, pulling tightly to prevent sagging.
These are just some of the ways that clamps can be used to rig and hang backdrops that are available for rent on our website.
Contact us here at Grosh to reserve your backdrops and set of clamps today.
