Light box
#31
That is a great idea. I also thought about putting a large inexpensive picture frame on an easel and put a light behind it, then you could at least sit down and it would fold up nicely. Those frames can often be gotten at thrift stores or garage sales for next to nothing, put the Ott light behind it and you would have a nice light box.
#37
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Mine is made from an extra cabinet drawer with a small (uncounter) tube light affixed to the bottom (turned on), and a plexiglass top. When you plug it in, the light comes on. The handle on the drawer is how I carry it and thread the cord through it when not in use.
NOTE: I get my best results when I turn on box light on and the room light OFF.
Suzanne
NOTE: I get my best results when I turn on box light on and the room light OFF.
Suzanne
#38
Originally Posted by JCL in FL
I don't want to appear dumb but what are you all using the light boxes for? Paper piecing?
Light Boxes are used to Trace... Patterns,templates. You use them for easy tracing for piecing,embroider,applique. You can trace template patterns without destroying the original.
BillsBonBon
#39
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You can make a simple light box, if you have a table that you can put in extra leaves, by opening it up partially, put a lamp or fluorescent light on the floor under a PLEXIGLAS sheet. Works well. Saves you money, only a two by 3 foot sheet, does not cost that much and stores easily in a closet or between/behind a dresser.
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