QuiltnNan

ditto

tk7401

Buy an inexpensive picture frame with set in glass or plexiglass - remove the back,buy a small walmart strip light..lay the light in a box that the frame will fit on top...it works great. I made a wooden shallow box to hold the light (attached with velcro). Less than $10.00

dunster

Like most people on the board, I use a make-shift light box. I bought a piece of plexiglass at Home Depot. I already had a folding OTT light that can be unfolded so that it lies out flat with the light facing upward. I discovered that two of the plastic shoe boxes, placed at either edge of the plexiglass, are the right height to hold it over the light. I like this set-up because it's very portable, and all I had to buy was the plexiglass. I do find that I sometimes have to move the light around under the plexiglass to get the best view, but that isn't a problem. Previously I tried using a window, but we don't have enough sunny days in Oregon.

Tink74

I needed a light box last night...so I taped it on the outside of the window and used the light from inside the house =D

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!

mcdaniel023

Great ideas! I know I can figure it out. Dunster, I like yours because I have everything. :)

ThreadHead

Buy a CLEAR plastic storage box from the dollar store and a round push button light also from the dollar store and batteries for it. Cheap light box
Syl

amma

I was going to suggest this, and I have also used my scanner bed too :D:D:D

JanetM

Do you have a glass topped table anywhere in your home? If you do, you can place a lamp under the table, creating your own light box.

:oops: Oops, I should have read the entire thread before responding. Sorry for clogging up the topic. :oops:

cathylynn

I put a tap light under my plexiglass extension table to make a light box. works well.