How to Make a Cheap Lightbox

Learn how to make a cheap Lightbox for tracing in this Restless Colour Tutorial.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• lightbox
• light
• box
• DIY
• how to
• art
• painting
• restless colour
• cheap lightbox

[lblueyedbabe]

This is good, lacking a few details but for the most part, great! What size pic. frame? what width? i've bought two pic frames but not sure if the backing will be sturdy enough.........u should specify if the backing you used was cardboard or WOOD.....and the SIZE in the frame!! and finding the "light switch" is more difficult than you think! just f.y.i.! lol. anyways if you'd make it a little MORE specific with your details it'd be perfect, besides that, it was GREAT! t.y. very much!!!! :-)

[RestlessColour]

@lblueyedbabe Thanks heaps for the feedback, I used 2 A3 frames with a wood backing but the video is just a guidline, the materials are completely subjective. I know what you mean about finding a light, hehe. I was just lucky I had an old lamp lying around. Hope this helps.

[MNSDaz]

is it stable enough to be working on daily? or should i buy some proper wood for the sides?

[RestlessColour]

@MNSDaz Thanks for the question. I would definitely recommend buying some proper wood if you're using your light box daily. I upgraded mine to 3ply plywood and it's heaps sturdy. Hope this helps you out.

[Cindybug57]

Thank you ...this is just what I need !! But, should you not be able to fasten the top to the bottom part of the box to hold it secure while you are tracing your project. I can see it moving around while I'm trying to trace a pattern onto a piece of paper. Any suggestions for that?

[RestlessColour]

@Cindybug57 Thanks for your comment Cindybug57. It's really up to you on how you fasten the top to the base but I used an Australian product called Blu-Tack, search it on google. I hope this is a valid suggestion for you. Thanks

[Tenshionnanoko128]

This is exactly what I need! Thank you!!! <3

[qaesar09]

Thanx man.

this video was great :)

gonna buy supplies this weekend!

[MitchieCookie123]

Uhhhh, do you need the tracing paper?

[siebdruck01]

...i like the video, it´s great-and so is the music...what is it? Thanx.

[brandyme789]

SUPER SMART...super vid! thanks so much!

[FrauelinRot89]

This seemed fairly useful for someone who is needing a cheap and easy to assemble lightbox! Better than spending tons on one!! Thanks :D

[TunnellPR]

my question is, how would I customize this to fit my lit kit. it has umbrella but i wanna try this method first. what materials should i use for everyday use?

[MarieCBV]

This is great, thanks!! Gonna save me a fortune!

[MckayBox]

What can you do, with a light box?

[Cindybug57]

@RestlessColour Thank you !!