Light Box DIY

by Mark Montano in Craft > Art

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Light Box DIY

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Make an extra large light box perfect for all of your art and photography needs!

Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!

How to: Artist Light Box DIY

Here's What You'll Need

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STUFF YOU'LL NEED

18" x 24" Clear Box Frame

18" x 24" x 1/2" Plywood

Osram Lightify Flex RGBW kit

White Krylon Primer

Drill Sticky Back Velcro

Optional: GE Slim Line Under-Cabinet Light

Here's How

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Connect the Osram Lightify strips together

Remove the backing and stick them to the plywood in a square "spiral"

Add the plug to the end Place the clear box on top and mark where the cord hits the edge of the plastic frame

Drill a space where the cord hits the side of the frame

*This will allow the frame to lay flat

Paint the inside of the clear box frame with an even coat of the white primer

Attach the velcro to the edges of the frame and where it rests on the plywood

Follow the directions to connect the Osram Lightify system

Light up and create!