AOTH question
#41
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I got by without one for years--using windows and even the television screen. About two years ago, I picked one up on one of Joann's 40% off coupons and I wish I had done it years ago. I use it for scrapbooking, but also for setting up applique and a dozen other uses. If you can afford it, it's a great thing to have.
#44
I built my own light box. Had a 20" square of plexiglass cut at the local shop. Bought 4 plastic glasses from WalMart and an under counter light from the hardware store. Put the glasses under the 4 corners of the plexiglass the light underneath and your ready to draw. I also have a 36" square that I use 8 glasses and two under counter lights. works like a charm and the glasses stack to store and the plexiglass stands up right behind my cutting table, the lights in a drawer. Also travels well. Made a cardboard carrier for the large plexiglass by duct taping two pieces of cardboard together. The glasses and lights go in a bag.
#45
My husband made me one using some left over moulding and a picture frame glass with a small christmas light inside but saw that you can use one of those round touch lamps for closets or whatever inside of it. I haven't used it yet but am planning on using it very soon.
#48
Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
Originally Posted by SharBear
Just figured out AOTH - Affair of the Heart!
#49
Originally Posted by nycquilter
I use my glass-top coffee table regularly with a bright light underneath. I have even been able to trace onto black fabric that way. I think spending money on this is a real waste, I'd rather put the money toward something good--like fabric!
I am also doing the Affairs of the Heart quilt and there is a lot of tracing to be done for this quilt. I wish there was a 40% off coupon way back when I got mine!
Obviously the decision is yours, but in my opinion, it will make doing this quilt (and any future projects) much easier. That's my two cents! :lol:
#50
Originally Posted by SharBear
There's very few blogs I follow but one of them had the cheapest way to make a light box using a piece of plexiglass from a hardware store, a tap light and a disposable foil roasting pan! ... here's the link ...http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/sear...el/light%20box
just in case it get's filtered out just google - sew many ways
then scroll down to where the labels are on the right and look for "light box" - the labels are in alphabetical order!
What is AOTH?
just in case it get's filtered out just google - sew many ways
then scroll down to where the labels are on the right and look for "light box" - the labels are in alphabetical order!
What is AOTH?
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