DIY diffuser

I'm trying to get more into macro photography but the biggest problem for me is the nasty harsh lighting that the flash gives. Normally I prefer to only use natural light, but there's no escaping it when I have to use apertures of at least f11 and still have a high enough shutter speed for a non-stabilised lens (not to mention those pesky insects that refuse to stay still). So last night, in an attempt it block out a crappy week at work, I got the apartment covered in sellotape and cardboard making this ridiculous thing:

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