Directions for How to Make a Light Box

A light box can be used to view pictures, slides and film negatives. You can also use it to draw or outline pictures. You can purchase light boxes or you can make them. Banker's boxes have a good height and are of a solid material, but you can use any box you prefer.

Things You'll Need

• Battery-operated touch light
• Banker's box
• Wax paper
• 11 x 14-inch piece of plastic or glass
• Duct tape
• Carpenter's tape
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Remove the lid from the banker's box. Cut a rectangular opening that is smaller than the plastic or glass frame you will use to attach to it.

2. Cut the wax paper the same size as the plastic or glass frame.

3. Cut small pieces of duct tape. Tape the wax paper to the back of the plastic or glass frame you will use. Fold the wax paper and tape it over the frame if there is any excess. The wax paper will be used as a light diffuser.

4. Attach the plastic or glass frame to the bottom of the lid of the banker's box with the duct tape.

5. Place the touch light at the bottom of the banker's box. Verify that you have installed new batteries. Place the banker's box lid back onto the box.

References

• Squidsicle: DIY Lightbox
• Wet Canvass: Make Your Own Light Box

Resources

• Jenleheny: How to Build A Light Box