That is when I decided that I can make one myself :-). In this post I will present you what materials I used and what steps I have followed.
This is what you have to do:
1. Find a box (any size that you think will fit your needs). I chose a little box of 21cm x 21cm x 23cm.
Here you can see the size of the box compared to an OPI Nail Polish.
2. Using some wide adhesive tape, strengthen the edges of the box.
3. With a right-angle ruler mark the lines where you will cut the sides of the box. After the marking you should see a square / rectangle (depending on your box's size). I let approximately 2 cm from the side of the box.
4. Now you need some paper or fabric to cover the empty sides of the box. I have chosen paper instead of fabric but both will work just fine.
I preferred not to glue the paper on the bottom and the top of the box. You never know when you might want to use some other color / material.
5. Now that you are ready with the box you need at least 2 lamps for lightening the box (from the sides. It is recommended to have one on top of the box, for a better white effect). For start 1 brought 2 lamps and 3 light bulbs for testing.
Costs of this project:
- box = free, I got it along with some order I placed online
- tape and cutter = approximately 10 RON (2 EUR)
- white paper = I brought a roll of 50 meter for 25 RON (5.5 EUR)
- 2 lamps = 40 RON (8.5 EUR)
- 3 light bulbs = approximately 15 RON (3.5 EUR)
In total it cost me 20 EUR and 2 hours of work.
Some pictures taken inside the lightbox:
My plan is to make a larger lightbox for larger objects. What I will now need will be the free box and some free time (something that's really hard to get this days :-) ).
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