I use a tap light under a plastic box. Works great...

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

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.

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.

check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/Artograph-225-...ds=light+table

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.

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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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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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.

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.