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tailormaid 09-05-2016 04:39 PM

LED lightpad-Artograph 930 vs Litup A4?
 
Has anyone used either one or both of these LED lightpads? I'm having ergonomic issues with using the window as a light box, and trying to decide which LED lightpad to buy. Also unsure of what size of either brand to buy. I want to use it for applique and medallion style quilts. I have vision issues as well, and thought that maybe the adjustable lights on the LED Litups might be an advantage over the LED Artographs, which only have one setting. Thanks!

zzmom 09-05-2016 05:02 PM

I have not used either of those brands, but do have one called Light Master LM-303 12"x17". It comes with a 12 volt DC connector & 100-240 volt AC adaptor unit. I like it very much and have used it for applique projects. Its nice and bright but easy on the eyes.

Cotton Mama 09-05-2016 05:46 PM

I have an Artograph which I like very much. I purchased it from Dick Blick after reading a lot of reviews on the website.

Gay 09-05-2016 07:55 PM

Don't know about these, and just use my dining table with glass top and a portable light underneath

Peckish 09-05-2016 08:02 PM

My LQS started carrying a light box of some kind, looks like an enormous iPad. I have no idea what brand it is. I choked when I saw the price. My dining table is wood, so I pull it apart as if I was going to insert the center leaf, stick a piece of framing glass over it, and put a lamp under it. Voila - instant light box.

QuiltingHaven 09-06-2016 02:23 AM

You can also purchase a piece of plastic at Lowe's Lumber (in the back with all their wood products) and it is not extremely expensive. They will cut it to any size you need.

tailormaid 09-06-2016 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by Cotton Mama (Post 7645959)
I have an Artograph which I like very much. I purchased it from Dick Blick after reading a lot of reviews on the website.

Cotton Mama, what made you decide to go with the Artograph litepad? I am debating between the Artograph and Litup litepads, it's hard to make a decision! The Litup is less money and lighter weight than the Artograph and has dimmable lights. However, I'm not sure if it is easy to mess with the dimmer button by mistake. The Artograph is proven over time and very sturdy (they demonstrate that on the Artograph website by jumping on it!) and has an on/off button. Do you wish the Artograph had adjustable light settings like the Litup? Does it matter, as you would only use the highest setting anyways? Thanks!

Hinterland 09-06-2016 12:47 PM

I bought the largest size led light pad I could find on Amazon. It was much cheaper than anywhere else, and has been invaluable. Mine does have an adjustable light, which is useful when I want to see what I'm doing on the top layer. It's only 1/2" thick. I don't recall what brand, though.

Janet

caspharm 09-06-2016 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Cotton Mama (Post 7645959)
I have an Artograph which I like very much. I purchased it from Dick Blick after reading a lot of reviews on the website.

Same here.

Onebyone 09-06-2016 01:45 PM

Walmart has this one marked down to $60.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monoprice...&wl13=&veh=sem


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