How to make a light table

[colmoconnor82]

Hi, thanks a mil for uploading the video, was really helpful! Just wondering what was the thickness of the glass you used? Is there any other requirements for the glass? Cheers in advance!

[MadelineDonahue]

@colmoconnor82 we used 1/2" thick piece. you want something thick enough not to break.

[odiereyes41]

i tried coating photo emulsion onscreen, burn the image in approximated time.. wash the image but consumed time.. i saw some and it does just 2 minutes i think.. i think i have the same pressure as yours from your sink... what happened? where's my error? did i missed something?

[MadelineDonahue]

@odiereyes41 I'm not sure what the question is---

[spit0flip]

so how do you change the tubes?

[Roshied88]

Thanks for the instruction. Built mine and works great. Thank you and God Bless

[louziebaby]

Very Helpful! Madeline is so cute as well! Many thanks from Scotland!!

[jackthehatphoto]

Great job but two very important observations:

1. Those lights generate heat. Trapping all that heat in there is a fire risk. Drill holes in the sides of the box or cut slots and cover with aluminium vents.

2. Using clear glass is a big mistake. You will not get even illumination. The best thing to use is perspex - for 3 reasons... 1: It won't break. 2: Use a sander on the perspex to give it a frosted appearance. This will give even illumination. 3: Perspex is much lighter than glass.

[MadelineDonahue]

@jackthehatphoto this is for screenprinting, not drawing.

[ailepata1]

great vid guys...

[LacyLeda]

How long do you guys burn your images for with this light box?

[MadelineDonahue]

@LacyLeda 5-10mins

[rich4259]

I used your video to build my light box. I can build just about anything with my experience as a carpenter so it was just the specs that I needed. I would add what type of bulbs you are using in the discription. I amped mine up with 8 t-12 bulbs. 4 are regular white 20w bulbs and 4 are aquarium real sun bulbs. I'm at 650nm and 2000k with them and can burn a screen in 3 minutes. If it doesnt have half tones I burn at 4 1/2 minutes. Thanks for the video.

[Mudpi9]

@rich4259 Hi, so do i not have to buy unfiltered blacklight uv bulbs as most sites are saying? I'm finding it hard to find the right kind of bulbs and fittings for cheap in the UK. Buying normal fluorescent bulbs would be easier and would it be any aquarium bulb? :D

[sol24sol]

Me encanto como la haces laburar a tu jermu

[sotographics]

Thaks I just Build mine, Thanks. Can you tell me the exposure time?

[caracterav]

good tutorial. Its that a messa boggie behind you and a orange?

[ervadegato666]

thank you!

[trublgrl]

I checked out this vid thinking it was for building a light table for drawing/tracing. Obviously, this was not your intention, but this design would work for artists by simply replacing the glass with frosted smooth plexiglass. (Never build anything out of glass if you intend it to be regularly touched... Except y'know... a glass.)

[zhilenius]

why didn't u use tinted or sand stained glass? it gives much better effect and it hides the light source....

[MadelineDonahue]

@zhilenius this is for exposing screens, not drawing

[zhilenius]

@MadelineDonahue ya thanx sorry...i figured it out later on the next video :)

[guniomimtb]

fuck!i live in finnland and we use cm not inches. XD



[MorinaLucine]

1:21 Just like butter.

[Andariel96]

Awesome

[BillBillersonTv]

what happens when the bulbs burn out

[323ReTrO]

That looks perfect for tracing!!! Is there any other type of window frame beside the Transparent shown in the video?? I'm looking for a white plastic cover as a window that will still project light as much as shown in the video. Please reply asap :)

[gemgroup100]

g8t & lovely baby i love it

[14link88]

Just putting it out there, I was able to get a 1/4 inch piece of glass for this from the local glass company for $35. Might wanna check your local glass company before lowes or home depot.

[MadelineDonahue]

@14link88 Thanks, this is very helpful. I made ours in Brooklyn without a car so there were constraints to the project. The plan was to get all materials in one location and to save as much time as possible (had to go to both Home Depot and Lowe's cause neither had everything).

[420jaymac]

how many watts are the lights?

[MadelineDonahue]

@420jaymac There are 4 daylight bulbs, 20 watts each.

[420jaymac]

@MadelineDonahue thanks, what exposure time do you get with this ?

[kriptideband]

Ink and sawdust  in the band room!!!!! lol

[RoshinkoLive]

1:35 Was I the only one that was like "OMG! You turned into a man!"

[NewTheLabel]

I love your lugwig kit! :D

[8freemind7]

I'm spoon building one this week but how much was it ?

[8freemind7]

Kool so how much was everything to make this table? :)

[Fondlyours1960]

I wanna hear the band play.

[migero2]

so what its used for ?

[VaudevilleJim]

Pretty cool.

[tomgerold]

check my webpage tomgerold.de for the real thing :-)

[elgrandesnipe]

This will be a awesome way to build a beer pong table that lights up!!!

[marcuscjones]

That's a very clean looking table you guys did. I may build one myself.

[ESLERONE]

I love Madeline Donahue <3

[incredabill1]

Hey Guys, Great Job! Do you remember how much this project cost? im interested in building one ASAP....Thanks & again nice job :)

[KernBabyKern]

what's the exposure time? 

[MadelineDonahue]

about 10 minutes @KernBabyKern

[xsoundmanx]

how are u gonna change the bulb if it get busted? u sealed all sides of the box

[Jackthekittykat]

how long did it take you to make it and how much?

[XspiritofsorrowX]

Very great video, thanks Madeline and Josh for the very useful video, I was looking for a detailed video showing how to do a light table, I want one for my animation works.

Again thanks for the reference and sharing the process, wish you all the best :)

[tricciboo]

never tried this before..whats the voltage or does it not matter??

[scevec15534]

Awesome video! So much fun to watch it.

I think using an opal glass plate would reduce the blinding.

[MadelineDonahue]

@scevec15534 you're not ever looking at the glass while the light is on. The unit is covered in black felt when burning.

[envisionluke]

Why not use LED's? Are they not as good?

[nanefy]

Fantastic, this is just what I was looking for - silk screen printing kits/machines are so expensive, but why when you can make it yourself for CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP!! thanks for uploading this guys :)

[y0j1m80]

great instructions! about how much did the whole thing cost?

[MadelineDonahue]

@y0j1m80 about $350 bucks.

[mghall52]

@MadelineDonahue Very nice video, but no way that light table cost $350. I will guess and say maybe $150 max. I think some vent holes need to be drilled into the 1x6's to allow heat from the ballast to escape. Unless one already has a pocket screw jig, that is unnecessary. Just screw the 1x6 together same manner as to the plywood. What is the thickeness of the glass??

[MadelineDonahue]

@mghall52 our expense was because of our custom detailing and the fact we made it in NY/Brooklyn. you can make one as cheaply as needed. 

[MadelineDonahue]

@mghall52 our expense was because of our custom detailing and the fact we made it in NY/Brooklyn. you can make one as cheaply as needed.

[youthXattack]

@MadelineDonahue what! how did that cost you $350 dollars its a few pieces of wood two fixtures a piece of glass and some hardware.

[MadelineDonahue]

@youthXattack that is just the cost of ours for different custom reasons. you can def make it for cheaper.

[SD9Driver]

You have good taste in drums ; )

[taboomoko]

Great video :) I have been looking for a good detailed video how to do this type of project. Thumbs up. :)

[MadelineDonahue]

@taboomoko thanks!

[MaroonClothingco]

@MadelineDonahue Hello Madeline....thanks for the educational video. I would like to know if it is essential to use UV black lights or will any fluorescent light tubes do? thank you

[MadelineDonahue]

@MaroonClothingco you can use any type of florescent bulb- black or day

[Jayis666]

would perspex (hard plastic) work too ?

if so would cloded perspex be best as not to have the direct exposure to the light bulb ?

[MadelineDonahue]

@Jayis666 you want direct exposure 

[SixFiveKate]

Would you mind explaining the wiring process a little further--or is this something that will be totally obvious once you buy the fixtures?

Thanks!

[MadelineDonahue]

@SixFiveKate there is an explanation on my print blog- fakedog.squarespace

[sharkpunch53]

you could make this bigger and with legs right?

[topofthelinebarbersh]

what watt of bulbs did you use thanks

[fatcamp12]

I'm building my own exposure box and I can't figure out what kind of glass to use? Do you prefer tempered or thin glass over thicker?

[musicmuscle123]

how much would all the materials cost total?

[MadelineDonahue]

@musicmuscle123

someone just made one for $160

[matthewtchernev123]

ok then what are you supposed to do when a light bulb goes out.

[MadelineDonahue]

@matthewtchernev123

the bulbs last for years. when they go out, take the tape off and replace them. the glass will probably break before the bulbs go out

[echaito]

im in love to the girl =)

[BombingSomeDodongos]

ha ha nice video but next time please wear SAFETY  GOGGLES

[HimmiJoe]

Thank you! Been looking for an easy way to make this without spending money on a finished unit.

[vanpaulo]

how do you service the bulbs?

[marcosparacristo]

Nnice vid.!! Thanks 4 uploading it.

[pphatmat]

this is actually sweet, does it change color or anything?

[honda125]

awesome..

[LARRYYASCkOOP]

CAN YALL DO A VIDEO ON STEP BY STEP HOW TO WIRE IT

[kingxtan]

I like, thank you for share. :)

[ClassifiedCrazy]

What kind of wattage of bulb would be needed?

[kryptonite9126]

you will not be able to service the fluorescent light sets if somethings happens to the bulbs by fixing the glass using double sided tape.using cut size 1" x 1" angular aluminum, screw mounted on side would be better alternative. suggestion only

[castigator]

te falta el metacrilato

[MegaNift]

hey guys im sure uve answered a lot of questions about this, but where did u get your light fixtures from? and what kind of fixtures were they? im trying to find some, but mine will need to be T8 fluorescent light fixtures which arent sold at home depot or lowes in 24" thanks in advance!

[LaurenceLeonard1]

you should of worn safety goggles ;0 lol "light table" nice vid guys

[LaurenceLeonard1]

you should of worn safety goggles ;0

[vmcloving]

the link to the the instructions is dead :( is there another????

[MadelineDonahue]

@vmcloving

the old link was on my old website, the image is posted on our blog which is in the video summary (where old link was). I cannot post links on these comments so please look there or google Madeline Donahue Fakedog Blog to find it.

Thanks for watching!

[youtubbin16]

Hey, i was looking for the wiring instructions for the light exposure box, but the website is down. Do you happen to have the instructions elsewhere?

[MadelineDonahue]

@youtubbin16

diagram is up on the blog, I updated the video summary with the blog address so check there for diagram! Thanks for watching!

Madeline

[ChrisBowlas]

Not bad, but there are a couple of points that could be better.

1) The light table, as it was made, has no way of replacing the tubes. As they do not last for ever, a double box design (outer box takes the glass top, lower box takes the base and tubes) would be rather better - to get at the tubes, just lift up and remove the outer box.

2) To remove the sharp edge from the glass, just chamfer or bevel it lightly with a fine-grained oilstone.

[djpuppy28]

@ChrisBowlas yes agree. The only thing I would do to make it so I can get to the lights is Make an inner edge all the way around. Just use wood stripping. 5 bucks for a 12 foot piece. cut,glue and screw about 1/4 inside your box, Then lay the glass inside your frame.(of course your glass size changes) You will not need to use double tape or gaffers tape then. to pull glass out, Just get a suction cup on both ends and pull up! Otherwise, Great video on building. They did a good job.

[MadelineDonahue]

@ChrisBowlas excellent suggestions!

[pukingdeserthobo]

where did you guys get the lights?

[Lalaine8U]

hi! hi great video.

what exactly is the type of fluorescent light you used here and the wattage?And how long does it take to expose the screen with this type of exposure unit?

thank you.

[Ricardouhhi]

What kind of light Bulbs should I get for burning silk screen ? Please reply

[MadelineDonahue]

WIRING: Youtube won't let you post links. Please read full video description for link to wiring instructions.

[2submit]

@MadelineDonahue hi your hot in he boy friend or just your carpenter

[HippoKissez]

I made one but I'm gonna just end up buying one.

After awhile..depending on how often you use it, it gets painful. Leaning over on the wood leaves marks in my arms, your back starts to hurt, and for me my pants dig into my hips leaning on it to draw :(

[MadelineDonahue]

@HippoKissez

This is not a light table for drawing. This is for burning screens for screenprints. You can also use this table to look at slides- not recommended for drawing. The glass is not stable enough for the pressure of drawing.

Please buy a drawing light table if that's what you are trying to do.

[HippoKissez]

@MadelineDonahue Mine is stable enough for drawing, it's much smaller, It's just uncomfortable..

[MadelineDonahue]

link to Instructions for wiring are in the video description

[kork33]

great video going to make one this weekend. thanks

[16mike89]

how long does it take you to get a screen ready with this lights??

i mean for screen printing

[RionNipal]

@MadelineDonahue 1:20 Safety first!

[EvolutionXEngine]

what is the exact light your using? UV, florescent, ..Watts? ........

[eliyahfeld]

Very nice, guys. Although I would suggest using a plastic glass - only one fall of something rather heavy on this glass would be enough to brake it - waste of money, danger, waste of time , the lights could be damaged also.. but except for that - it's great :) Also you can totally use recycled materials for all parts of this table.

[quixotetranslations]

Josh is cute

[AFateSoTwisted]

Very well done. Now I just need to show this to my husband so he can make me one ! :-D

[wastpoanfd]

she's hot

[timilievski]

her fingers were too close to the drop saw.....hmmmm

[RUINER105]

@timilievski

his fingers where waaaayy closer than hers ....but neither of them were wearing safety glasses...great vid though...

[MrZenithfly]

So what type of lights are those? And where can I get some?

BTW, really cool video :')

[rusiotalife]

nice studio... nice pedalboard!!!

[MadelineDonahue]

wooooowoooooowoooo

[MadelineDonahue]

next we'll post a video with Josh's excited response to pedalboard comment.

[rusiotalife]

@MadelineDonahue

excelent!!!! it looks very goods equipments.

cheers from santiago, chile

[rusiotalife]

@MadelineDonahue

pleaaaaaseeeee... the video dedicated to ALEJANDRO FIEGUEROA. hahahha

thanx

[MadelineDonahue]

will do, ha.

cheers

[linalrichie]

nice one, gaffers tape

[Jakieboy1564]

How thick is the glass?

[MadelineDonahue]

The glass is about a 1/4" thick. We got two 1/8" thick panes at Home Depot and put them on top of each other so the glass would be stronger and thicker. They didn't have a great glass selection so we improvised.

[lumberpants]

Nice work! What the hell is a pocket hole jig!? I want to make one this weekend!

[MadelineDonahue]

The one we use is made by Kreg. Woodcraft (.com) has a range of models from about $11 to a couple hundred bucks. We use the R3 Kit, which is $40. Totally worth it.

[lumberpants]

HA, I figured it out there is s video on it. I would also like ot see how the wiring works for the switch - bet you couldn't imagine the amount of work it takes to make an instructional video!? Thanks again!

[MadelineDonahue]

all supplies are from Home Depot or Lowe's

[MadelineDonahue]

20 watt bulbs, we chose the cheapest strip at $20 and i think the bulbs were about $10 for a 2 pack

[damunkie]

are those ordinary flourocent bulbs or are special??

[MadelineDonahue]

We chose the fluorescent bulbs available at our local Home Depot and Lowe's- really, you can use any variety of fluorescents just be sure to evenly distribute the light. Pick the same wattage- ours are 20 watt per bulb. You don't want a bulb too strong because it will burn too much and unevenly.

[tbenefi33]

How long does it take to expose the screen ?

[me373]

exposure time is based on many factors:

1. screen mesh count

2. emulsion sensitivity (different emulsions have different sensitivities.)

3. UV concentration of light source.

4. distance of light source from screen.

5. emulsion coating thickness

6. art material used: transparency expose faster than translucency. other factors (humidity) can affect as well.

I use Saati Textil PV & 500 watt halogen work light. new bulb 13 inch distance exposes 110 mesh/transparency in 2 to 2.5 minutes.

[MadelineDonahue]

it takes us about 15 minutes

[DCconviction1]

awesome! how much did it cost? and can you show it in action?

[MadelineDonahue]

We will post info on how to do the wiring for this exposure unit soon.

[syafixbowler]

i will be waiting for it :)

[arosal1]

Hi,

Was wondering how you wired the switch to the light fixtures. I couldn't see it in the video. Thanks!

[elaineezy]

Very useful video :)

[davidcrandall99]

VERY freaking awesome - 1 question, how much did your supplies cost for this (wood, glass, light fixtures, lights, etc.?)

[davidcrandall99]

actually, more importantly, how was the wiring done for the light strips to work with the switch?  What kind of light strips are those (brand, etc.)

[foghornoleghorn]

Great video it has inspired me to make my own.

I woundered what were the light fixtures used?

[davesdaname]

Is there any more information on wiring the lights? I'm doing the same thing but with 10 lights.

[MadelineDonahue]

FYI, we posted earlier that the frame is made from a single 1"x8" piece of solid wood when it's actually a 1"x6". If you already went out and got the 1x8, just use it, it won't make a functional difference except that your light table will be a little taller than ours. We'll be posting a video soon (hopefully) on how to burn screens and gauge your burn times using test strips so check back in for that. Good Luck!

[MadelineDonahue]

We bought all materials at Lowe's or Home Depot. The wooden frame is all cut from one 12 foot 1x8 piece of hardwood, base is plywood cut to fit. Most good hardware stores should carry the floescent lights and fixture but you can also def buy on Lowe's website. Thanks for watching

[MadelineDonahue]

Great!

We use Holden's 250 emulsion and it takes about 9 minutes to expose an image that is all black (construction paper cut outs). You should get a good burn between 8-12 minutes, depending on what kind of image you are burning.

[ashafer19]

Thank you very much! It was fun building it and thanks for posting this video!

[ashafer19]

I used this video to build my own exposure unit. What is the average time it takes to expose a screen with this unit?

[MadelineDonahue]

average time for images with a dot pattern, with our speedball emulsion is 10 minutes

[deathmob665]

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIICEEEEEEEE..!!!!­!!

you don't know how thank full i am for this video

nice video bty