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Old 08-08-2013, 04:37 AM
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I use a tap light under a plastic box. Works great...
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Old 08-08-2013, 05:28 AM
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An old storm window and 4 same sized can good or coffee cans with a shop light underneath worked well for me. But then again, I don't use it very frequently
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Old 08-08-2013, 05:39 AM
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One of my end tables has a drawer that I place an LED in and a piece of acrylic over the top. Works for me. My husband saw me use it once and he uses it often also.
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Old 08-08-2013, 05:45 AM
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I used an old flatbed scanner that wasn't being used anymore. Removed the "lid", took out the inside stuff, bought a small stick light from Wal-Mart that I can slide in the end and it is a perfect light box for me. Only expense was the light and it was not too bad.
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:00 AM
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check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/Artograph-225-...ds=light+table
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:10 AM
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More of my repurposing! LOL We had two refrigerators, our new one and one that came with the house. When one went out I saved one the glass shelves..my DIL took the other one. It makes a perfect large light box when placed on a table with an under the counter florescent under it. The sides are already slanted with the metal frame and it is stored in the closet when not in use.
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo View Post
Walmart here was sold out of every one after my show and tell at guild meeting showing mine. LOL. It's lightweight, no cords, and the LED lights are super bright. It's made for kids so it is sturdy. It was $20. Some posters found them on clearance for $10.
I bought one after it was shown on QB. Went to buy a second one a day later, they were all gone. Found two stacks at a WalMart on my way to Craft Camp in June, purchased one for a friend. I took mine to Craft Camp, it doesn't take up much room in my luggage and works great for small projects. Before that I went to Goodwill and bought a huge framed picture for $7.50, removed the picture, cleaned the glass and used it for a light box then I got the Crayola one.

Thanks for sharing BellaBoo.
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Old 08-08-2013, 06:45 AM
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About 30 years ago, I purchased a professional light box about 19 X 25 inches. It has a ¼ inch thick plexi top and a metal frame with two long light tubes inside, each with a switch. It cost about $225 then. Yes, it cost a bundle, but it was the best purchase I've ever made and over the years the cost is minimal. No standing at windows feeling the blood drain from my arm anymore--I just sit it on my lap or the table and trace away. Have only replaced one florescent bulb in all that time. And it's large enough to do most sizes.
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Old 08-08-2013, 07:04 AM
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Go to the $ store and fnd yourself a clear plastic cotainer with a lid. The come in diffeent szes. Use a batterie operated lantern and you are set. Can also find them a Big Lots. Handy for moving to any room and you can keep the light and papers, material together in the box.
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Old 08-08-2013, 07:26 AM
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I have the Art Graph Light Tracer. I think I bought it at Joann's with a coupon. I found a second one in a used shop for $3. I love them.
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