For small products, the key is soft, even light and a clean background. A light tent is a very practical solution: its translucent sides diffuse the light, and the curved background creates the seamless “infinity curve” look.

You can light a tent with almost any source. Halogen or daylight-balanced bulbs are not essential; what matters most is using the same type of light consistently and setting white balance to match. Place lights on both sides of the tent, and optionally one above, for even illumination.

Continuous lighting is often easier for product work than flash because you can see the shadows and reflections as you move the lights. Since the subject is stationary, lower light output is usually fine if you use a tripod.

Flash can also work, especially with diffusion such as a softbox or through a tent, but it usually takes more trial and error because you can’t preview the effect as easily.

So: use a light tent or diffusion panels, add two side lights (plus overhead if needed), use a tripod, and keep your light sources matched in color.