For the Pressure Cooker project I utilized a black curtain purchased from B&M and a bag of satsumas to create a range of different shapes and patterns.  Camera setting on AV, ISO 100 and aperture at f/5.6. Lighting provided by the LED lighting panel borrowed from the College. Also for some shots I used a small round reflector to shine light back against the satsumas to reduce shadow and add a hint of extra light from the opposite side. Not bad for work done at 1:30 am I think...