Staging Ideas: Still Life/Unmodelled Items

Stuck on what props or backgrounds you want to use for still life/unmodelled photos of your fibre art? Here are some ideas!

Note: for best effect, clean your props/backgrounds before using them!



General: Props
  • wool wash
  • yarn leftovers
  • skeins
  • swatches
  • knitting needles
  • crochet hooks
  • stitch markers
  • stitch holders
  • tape measure
  • eyeglasses/sunglasses
  • coffee/tea in mug
  • jewellery
  • flowers/flower petals
  • houseplants/succulents
  • bottle or glass of wine
  • hair accessories
  • musical instruments
  • sheet music
  • books
  • notions bag (e.g., pencil case or cosmetics bag used to hold notions)
  • project bag
  • cell phone
  • lamp
  • spindle
  • spinning wheel
  • swift
  • niddy noddy
  • nostepinne
  • roving
  • notebook
  • keys
  • buttons
  • beads
  • wood cutouts
  • yarn bowl
  • ruler
  • needle/hook gauge

General: Backgrounds/Textures/Surfaces, Etc.
  • wood
  • marble
  • tile
  • brick
  • metal
  • asphalt
  • forest
  • trees
  • grass
  • rocks
  • sand
  • trellis
  • soft rug
  • bookcases
  • porch swing
  • wicker chair
  • porch rail
  • stair rail
  • chair back
  • table
  • desk
  • colourful fabric
  • wrapping paper
  • Christmas lights
  • blank wall
  • bed sheet
  • table cloth
  • basket
  • posterboard
  • clothesline

Pullovers, Cardigans, Tunics, Rustic Shawls, Ponchos, Etc.
  • skirts
  • slacks
  • leggings
  • shirts
  •  clothes hanger
  • shelf/drawer
  • messenger bag
  • stack of laundry
  • necktie
  • water bottle
  • travel mug
  • briefcase

Socks
  • shoes/boots
  • sock blockers
  • lotion
  • pedicure items
  • pants
  • shirt(s)
  • fireplace
  • yoga mat
  • slippers
  • nail polish
  • darning egg

Winter Accessories: Hats, Mittens, Gloves, Fingerless Mitts, Scarves, Cowls, Etc.
  • hats/mitts/gloves/scarves (not knit/crocheted)
  • coat
  • boots
  • snow
  • evergreen tree
  • Christmas ornaments
  • fireplace
  • hot chocolate
  • umbrella
  • ice scraper/snow brush (for a car)
  • shovel
  • toboggan

Fancy Shawls, Wraps, Scarves, Etc.
  • shawl pin
  • necklace
  • dress
  • high heels/dress shoes
  • blouse
  • earrings
  • perfume
  • bureau/dresser
  • makeup/makeup brushes
  • notepaper/stationery
  • fountain pen
  • hand mirror
  • evening bag/purse/clutch
  • lace gloves
  • jewellery box



Washcloths
  • soap
  • face cream
  • lotion
  • shampoo
  • makeup remover
  • rubber duck
  • sink (filled or empty)
  • faucet
  • wash basin
  • candles
  • bathtub edge
  • fluffy towels
  • towel rack
  • bathmat
  • bathrobe
  • cotton balls

Dishcloths, Dishtowels, Potholders Etc.
  • rubber gloves
  • dishes/cutlery
  • cutting board
  • artisan bread
  • wash basin
  • teapot
  • kettle
  • cookies/pie/other sweets
  • cast iron pan
  • pots
  • glass canisters of dried pasta
  • mortar and pestle
  • olive oil and/or balsamic vinegar (in nice bottles)
  • berries
  • fruit bowl
  • carton of eggs
  • bowl of flour
  • apron
  • table linens
  • bottled spices
  • measuring spoons

Blankets, Cushion Covers, Etc.
  • couch
  • cushions
  • armchair
  • pillows
  • bed/bed frame
  • slippers
  • fireplace
  • bed linens
  • eye mask
  • TV remote
  • popcorn
  • hot water bottle
  • pajamas
  • nightgown

Baby & Children's Clothing, Accessories, Etc.; Softies, Amigurumi, Etc.
  • toys
  • crib
  • play mat
  • bottle
  • sippy cup
  • onesie (bodysuit)
  • booties
  • rattle
  • jump rope
  • sidewalk chalk
  • playground
  • chalkboard
  • crayons
  • colouring book
  • kids' shoes
  • rubber boots
  • wagon
  • toy boxes/bins
  • tricycle/bicycle
  • kids' art
  • stuffed animals
  • letter magnets
  • letter blocks
  • balls
  • cloth diapers
  • hopscotch grid
  • bunting
  • baseball bat/glove/base
  • stroller (pram)

Please feel free to share more ideas in the comments! And if you use any of these ideas, I'd love to see them--drop a link in the comment box!

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