Light Box Suggestions??
10-26-2012, 03:02 PM
#51
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Depends on how large and how much you want to spend. I saw them on line from $38.50 to $129.
Google Light Tracer, they come in several sizes and the most reasonable pricing.
LED's are a little more expensive.
Diana in TX
Google Light Tracer, they come in several sizes and the most reasonable pricing.
LED's are a little more expensive.
Diana in TX
10-26-2012, 06:14 PM
#53
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Did something similar to tesspug - although never thought of christmas lights. I use a simple bulb in a socket that we had in the garage. I don't think this is rocket science. Plexiglass at Lowe's or Home Depot is easy, and then some 2 by 4 scraps to support it. Thing is, this is easier to store than a big light box. Do love the Christmas light idea.
10-26-2012, 06:18 PM
#55
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My eyes are growing old (!!) so I'm thinking about getting a light box to mark fabrics and for embroidery design placements. I think it would help me a lot...and save me time, too!
If you have one, will you let me know where you bought it? I'm not very handy in making one so don't want to go that route.
And I have no SO to make one for me!!
If you have one, will you let me know where you bought it? I'm not very handy in making one so don't want to go that route.
And I have no SO to make one for me!!
10-26-2012, 11:16 PM
#56
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I use an acrylic box picture frame (ref to attached link) and a light from my Christmas village. The set-up is: (1) start with a cookie sheet with a towel UNDER it (protects table from bulb heat); (2) single light from village lays on cookie sheet; and (3) with picture frame set over it.
acrylic frame:
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discou...lic-box-frames
light:
available separately in some Christmas displays (check Joann's)
acrylic frame:
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discou...lic-box-frames
light:
available separately in some Christmas displays (check Joann's)
10-27-2012, 06:11 AM
#57
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I don't know if it's just my area, but I've been seeing LOTS of working light tables at thrift stores!! I have a glass-top art desk with a lamp underneath that I usually use, but I found a really nice 12x18 light box for $3 at a thrift store outlet and couldn't pass it up. Usually I see them priced around $10-15, depending on the size.
10-27-2012, 08:12 AM
#59
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Location: Northwest Ohio
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I made my own: used a piece of clear plastic <about 12" square>. Placed it on top of my dining room table, and opened it up <the plastic goes in place of the table leaf>.....put a light under the table....and voila!! Works great.
10-27-2012, 08:20 AM
#60
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I hear what you are saying about not wanting to make one....but will throw this out just in case you
change your mind when you see the prices. You can use a simple plastic tote (clear better than frosted) and a
simple 12-18" corded flourscent 'undercounter corded light. Lights available at walmart in the lightbulb department. for between $10 and $20....plastic tote for $5 to $10 pending size.....
Otherwise lightboxes available at Joanns for between $100-$200....I would assume Hobby Lobby and Michaels would also have them.
change your mind when you see the prices. You can use a simple plastic tote (clear better than frosted) and a
simple 12-18" corded flourscent 'undercounter corded light. Lights available at walmart in the lightbulb department. for between $10 and $20....plastic tote for $5 to $10 pending size.....
Otherwise lightboxes available at Joanns for between $100-$200....I would assume Hobby Lobby and Michaels would also have them.
Now I've Got IT! Great Idea!! The Hard Plastic! TOTES Dummy ME!
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