Oh my gosh, how absolutely wonderfully you have described how to make the exact tool I need for my quilting. Thank you so much for your talent and for sharing.
THANK YOU!! I have been looking for something inexpensive to make me a light box for my stained glass and yours has been the best! I am no carpenter but I now can make me that box and I loved the way you got that opaqueness needed with just tracing paper and the two panes of glass, I can now do a box better than my husband can!!!
Using the sides of the frame and two pieces of glass with tracing paper solved my "frosted glass" dilemma. I had a different idea for the base, but your video helped with the most important part, the surface to trace on. Thanks for the great video!
Great DIY! I made a few modifications to mine. I took large Plexiglas Frames I got at walmart that they sell for posters. I bought 6 of those for 14 bucks and they worked a little bit better since I was building a larger version plus is case of an accident it would flex if hit and not shatter.
I was about to say the same thing, but the idea is for this to be as cheep as possible. Having said that I could still make this better, safer and cheep. I will see if The king of random, or Echo Young or someone I know will do it. Because honestly I don't have a lot of time to make a video of this. :)
Thanks for posting... this looks so simple! I like that your instructions are very clear and easy to follow along with the demonstration. Will let you know how it goes!
Very nice, thank you for the ideas. The part that I couldn't figure out was the diffuser and how to make one, two panes of glass and a sheet of tracing paper does the trick just fine.
Been thinking, I feel the most important part was the top of the box, one could easily get sturdier wood and make the box like you have, only it will be more firmer and stand some weight when tracing on the glass pieces. Great thinking....thanks!! Your are a good bloke alright!!
Heights of Creativity and intelligence , and most important sharing a peice of good information ... Bravo .... Keep up the great work ... Thanks for this video ...
wow - what a great idea to use two ready made frames. I also like that you can vary the amount of light depending on how bright you need it. I've got a bunch of old negatives to go through and I'm dreading it, but this project is do-able even for me and will make my task a lot easier and maybe even enjoyable. Thanks!
amazing idea!!! Thanks for it! We basically just need 2 identical frames with glass/plexiglass and some little stuff all diy'ers has at home! Awesome!!! I will check out the the next shop for frames and some LED lights to fix inside of it!
Sylvii Schan Yeah u can gets dollar store picture frames to use for this. I think they come in up to 8/10inch. goodwill also. I like the plexiglass idea best tho
Hi RestlessColour, I love this simple idea. Could you please do a tutorial on how to build a light box for sand art? Would you just build an extra top section to contain and stop the sand from spilling over?
thanks i just got threw makeing my light box and it works like a charm the only thing that i didnt have were the blocks but i used some thing else instead
an alternative to using lamp lights within are L.E.D. Flashlight miniatures or a wide face L.E.D Flash Light. They will not get hot like a lamp light and if the usage of a lamp light is applied, use a laptop fan platform under it to keep it cooled down and add vent holes to the lower back area of the box to vent the heat.
I love this. I had a huge light proofing box years ago and I was stupid and sold it. Now I wish I had it and this gives me some good ideas although I could use my screen exposure unit's yellow proofing lights. But it has clear glass. The white or frosted glass is best for proofing negatives and photographic films. Also great for tracing ;) Come get some Catspit~!
Though one other thing you should really bolt light element to side of box and letting it lay on underneath surface would be a fire hazard! To do this you could purchase a bottleneck connector there are some that come with two nuts that you tighten Usually to a metal plate to add support. Check out your DIY centre, they are usually quite cheap.
Measure the outer diameter and depth of the completed framed glass, lower the inside length of side supports by depth of frame and drop into box, box will then be flush. :)
good video, great idea! i think if u cut the square wood dowels shorter (to accommodate for the thickness of the picture frame) the picture frame could sit into your box more securely.
I love the idea of putting the tracing paper between the glass. However, on the top fitting the box, it appears as though it doesn't sit down over the box but on top of it. I would imagine cutting the sides slightly shorter would solve this problem. I also don't like the idea of placing a light onto the surface below. I've seen several that use LED strip lights but then of course you have to solder and get power to them, but it shows how. Nice idea overall though. Thanks for sharing.
plexiglas I also noticed was betting at absorbing the light straight threw and glass was reflecting a little bit of light. That way I didn't have to buy the big studio lights and instead I could just use the table tops.
People its common sense get a surface that is semi transparent or transparent put it over somthing that can support it throw a light under it and there you go majic...or you can stick to holding up your art that you want to trace to the glass of your window when the suns out and trace tht way
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?
dude i got another cheap way its by buying a second hand led screen and remove the lcd and u will end up with its back light thats is better than making a box but this is still a great video :-)
John Thompson As much as I liked what the guys did in the video, John is right, especially when you consider you'll already be spending $15-20 on all these odds and ends anyway.
Is is safe to make the box thinner so that its easier to store and easier to use in general? What about maybe using some LED strips instead of a lightbulb maybe?? This is actually a great DIY and such a good idea to use Frames like this...seriously light boxes are so expensive its ridiculous. Thank you for this.
How did you mount the light bulb inside there without it simply resting (and burning up) whatever surface you set the light box on? In other words, how are you keeping the bulb in place inside there? I'm looking for ideas to make my lil toddler a sand art light box and came across this. Great instructional video!! You did an excellent job!! My biggest question was in holding a bulb in position, and that's the one little spot you kinda skimmed :-)
Hey cool box man. I am disabled and home bound. needed lightbox for illustrations. Could not affort a goodone. This looks great. How much weight can you put on that construction. Can you rest your armdirectly one to trace?
I’m blown away how brilliantly simple this is?!
Oh my gosh, how absolutely wonderfully you have described how to make the exact tool I need for my quilting. Thank you so much for your talent and for sharing.
FANTASTIC!!! Even an old lady like me can make one on my own. Thank you
THANK YOU!! I have been looking for something inexpensive to make me a light box for my stained glass and yours has been the best! I am no carpenter but I now can make me that box and I loved the way you got that opaqueness needed with just tracing paper and the two panes of glass, I can now do a box better than my husband can!!!
Using the sides of the frame and two pieces of glass with tracing paper solved my "frosted glass" dilemma. I had a different idea for the base, but your video helped with the most important part, the surface to trace on. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for this video! I'm tweaking your plans to fit the supplies that I have on hand a bit better. You're a life saver!
Thank you for the tutorial. Your idea of using picture frame gave me a right idea on which material best use to make a light box.
I would want something a lot thiner but this gives me the basic idea.
Brian Worden make sure its still durable
Great DIY! I made a few modifications to mine. I took large Plexiglas Frames I got at walmart that they sell for posters. I bought 6 of those for 14 bucks and they worked a little bit better since I was building a larger version plus is case of an accident it would flex if hit and not shatter.
Addison Roberts
Lighter weight too.
I was about to say the same thing, but the idea is for this to be as cheep as possible. Having said that I could still make this better, safer and cheep. I will see if The king of random, or Echo Young or someone I know will do it. Because honestly I don't have a lot of time to make a video of this. :)
Thanks for posting... this looks so simple! I like that your instructions are very clear and easy to follow along with the demonstration. Will let you know how it goes!
Very nice, thank you for the ideas. The part that I couldn't figure out was the diffuser and how to make one, two panes of glass and a sheet of tracing paper does the trick just fine.
THIS IS SO AWESOME AND EASY TO MAKE! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! GODBLESS YOU KIND SOUL.
Thank you so much. That is just plain ingenious and answers all the problems I've had with trying to make one myself.
Been thinking, I feel the most important part was the top of the box, one could easily get sturdier wood and make the box like you have, only it will be more firmer and stand some weight when tracing on the glass pieces. Great thinking....thanks!! Your are a good bloke alright!!
thanks, I build one yesterday after watching your video. again thanks.
I like that there are videos like this on TH-cam, I learned so much :D
thanks so much for posting!!! your post and how to is the only one on you tube that really makes sense, i'm making one of these!!
Heights of Creativity and intelligence , and most important sharing a peice of good information ... Bravo .... Keep up the great work ... Thanks for this video ...
You have done a GREAT job and I'm very happy to report that I will make a Light box just like yours......
FANTASTIC :-)
Steve in the USA
Never thought of using picture frames! Great idea ... and I happen to have a few on hand. :)
Thank you soooo much!! I am new into stained glass and am struggling to buy tools etc. This vid saved me a few bucks! Thanks again!
The tracing paper in between is to make the glass opaque which distributes the light more evenly across the surface of the glass.
wow - what a great idea to use two ready made frames. I also like that you can vary the amount of light depending on how bright you need it. I've got a bunch of old negatives to go through and I'm dreading it, but this project is do-able even for me and will make my task a lot easier and maybe even enjoyable. Thanks!
amazing idea!!! Thanks for it! We basically just need 2 identical frames with glass/plexiglass and some little stuff all diy'ers has at home! Awesome!!! I will check out the the next shop for frames and some LED lights to fix inside of it!
Sylvii Schan Yeah u can gets dollar store picture frames to use for this. I think they come in up to 8/10inch. goodwill also. I like the plexiglass idea best tho
This was really helpful and innovative. I appreciate the work you put into this video, thank you so much! Really brilliant!
thank you for this. i'm a fashion designer and i need this for my sketches
THANKS FOR THIS BRILLIANT IDEA . I WILL DEFINATELY BE MAKING ONE THESE THIS WEEK , MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dude ive been looking for something like this for a long time now for a project
You are a genious!!! i never had thought of that
Thank you!!!!!!
Amazing! Thank you for your tutorial! I am looking for an inexpensive way to get a lightbox and this is just great!
Thank you...That is so clear and simple!
Very nice! I like this project and wonderful idea.
Hi RestlessColour, I love this simple idea. Could you please do a tutorial on how to build a light box for sand art? Would you just build an extra top section to contain and stop the sand from spilling over?
thanks i just got threw makeing my light box and it works like a charm the only thing that i didnt have were the blocks but i used some thing else instead
an alternative to using lamp lights within are L.E.D. Flashlight miniatures or a wide face L.E.D Flash Light. They will not get hot like a lamp light and if the usage of a lamp light is applied, use a laptop fan platform under it to keep it cooled down and add vent holes to the lower back area of the box to vent the heat.
Man I think you are genius dude.
This is such an amazing tutorial! Great job, man! Definitely gonna try this! Thanks a bunch for sharing!
great vid. loved the idea of tracing paper between glass.
I love this. I had a huge light proofing box years ago and I was stupid and sold it. Now I wish I had it and this gives me some good ideas although I could use my screen exposure unit's yellow proofing lights. But it has clear glass. The white or frosted glass is best for proofing negatives and photographic films. Also great for tracing ;) Come get some Catspit~!
Though one other thing you should really bolt light element to side of box and letting it lay on underneath surface would be a fire hazard! To do this you could purchase a bottleneck connector there are some that come with two nuts that you tighten Usually to a metal plate to add support. Check out your DIY centre, they are usually quite cheap.
Hubby just finished mine works great thank you.
how many minutes ??
Thanx man.
this video was great :)
gonna buy supplies this weekend!
Measure the outer diameter and depth of the completed framed glass, lower the inside length of side supports by depth of frame and drop into box, box will then be flush. :)
This should have at least 10K shares! dude thanks!
Best tutorial ever !!
What a brilliant idea!
Thank you very much! Great stuff, Love your accent by the way. Keep it up mate
Way to go...Great video.... simple job....thanks....
Thanks mate. I'm making one of these.
i will try this. thanks for the tutorial!
good video, great idea! i think if u cut the square wood dowels shorter (to accommodate for the thickness of the picture frame) the picture frame could sit into your box more securely.
I love the idea of putting the tracing paper between the glass. However, on the top fitting the box, it appears as though it doesn't sit down over the box but on top of it. I would imagine cutting the sides slightly shorter would solve this problem. I also don't like the idea of placing a light onto the surface below. I've seen several that use LED strip lights but then of course you have to solder and get power to them, but it shows how. Nice idea overall though. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Very well explained. My boyfriend has made one identical and it works a dream. Thanks.
PS. Love the music and the accent :P
Awesome!!! now I can do this instead of using my transparent clip board and phone! ^.^ woot!
Nice video :)
"Keep it cool!" in the end was great :)
Thanx man :)
Big THANKS!!! excellent, Blessings,
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! You're a genius, I was just craving to animate but didn't have the light box to do it! (Nore the money LOL)
Thanks so much!
This is exactly what I need! Thank you!!!
Great job. Very helpful. Thanks, Dave
Wow! Thank you! I think I'll try it :)
This is amazing thankyou :) very simple
Another option for the diffuser can be white nylon which you can get from a material shop, it's what I use for my DIY softboxes.
The song is very relaxing, I agree with the first comment. :) As is your voice! Very laid back.
Thanks for the tips!
plexiglas I also noticed was betting at absorbing the light straight threw and glass was reflecting a little bit of light. That way I didn't have to buy the big studio lights and instead I could just use the table tops.
Thank you for the tutorial!!
This is amazing.Thank you so much
I like background music ,,,cool
ingenious!
People its common sense get a surface that is semi transparent or transparent put it over somthing that can support it throw a light under it and there you go majic...or you can stick to holding up your art that you want to trace to the glass of your window when the suns out and trace tht way
SUPER SMART...super vid! thanks so much!
I think the wood used to hold the cardboard together would also offer support
wow that's amazing!! thank you for the tutorial, it was extremely helpful!
wow thank you!!! i will try this!!
Was wearing the same plad as you while watching this lol had to do a double take
Nice light box
dig the ambient score.
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?
dude i got another cheap way its by buying a second hand led screen and remove the lcd and u will end up with its back light thats is better than making a box but this is still a great video :-)
doesn't make much sense to buy anything, you can buy a light box at any art supply shop for around 30 bucks
John Thompson As much as I liked what the guys did in the video, John is right, especially when you consider you'll already be spending $15-20 on all these odds and ends anyway.
I like your accent so much and good job
perhaps cutting the sides in half then angling them, you could double the walls making it sturdier. also what about a base?
Is is safe to make the box thinner so that its easier to store and easier to use in general? What about maybe using some LED strips instead of a lightbulb maybe?? This is actually a great DIY and such a good idea to use Frames like this...seriously light boxes are so expensive its ridiculous. Thank you for this.
How many watts is that light you put inside of your light box?
I have to watch it over again, I lost focus listening to that gorgeous voice and accent!
Hi nice to meet you :) great idea, thank you so much for taking time out to show everyone, very much appreciated :)
Have a good day :)
Magz :)
do i have to have stracing paper? wouldn't paper ontop of it displace the light evenly enough?
Can you explain us why there has to be a tracing paper between the glasses?What would happen if we used just a clear glass?
How do you keep the top part secure? I want to use my light box for illustrations and I'm a bit scared it'll fall off.
How did you mount the light bulb inside there without it simply resting (and burning up) whatever surface you set the light box on? In other words, how are you keeping the bulb in place inside there? I'm looking for ideas to make my lil toddler a sand art light box and came across this. Great instructional video!! You did an excellent job!! My biggest question was in holding a bulb in position, and that's the one little spot you kinda skimmed :-)
How do you stop the light burning whats underneath?
After all that's done how would you trace at the bottom of your original paper when u want to redraw a new one?
Can the glass sustain the weight of your arm?
The glass i got from a picture frame is quite thin, though.
Do you just put the paper in the glass to make the light softer?
I have two large sheets of white translucent acrylic, would this be better?
How do you keep the top part secure? the glass to the box are you using tape or what...thanks
Nice idea
Muito bom cara! Arigatou, muito obrigado!!!😃
That was a clever way to make the top, I'm currently planning on building one and I thought of using white perspex, what do you think of that?
nice one thankyou very much
Could I use wax paper, or something smoother? It look like you could see the wrinkles and waves really easily.
Hey cool box man. I am disabled and home bound. needed lightbox for illustrations. Could not affort a goodone. This looks great. How much weight can you put on that construction. Can you rest your armdirectly one to trace?
Hey is the texting noise part of the soundtrack because it just keeps repeating