How Do You Build A Light Box For Tracing?
Many projects begin with drawing or tracing a picture, a task that can be simplified with the use of a light box. Light boxes illuminate the original picture from behind so the image can be traced onto an overlying page. Whether you are creating 2-D animation or pulling together a new woodworking project, a light box is a useful tool. Following the directions below, you can make a light box from any type of wood and hard plastic sheeting. If you’re uncomfortable with woodworking, the directions can easily be adapted for cardboard, but the results would be less sturdy. Cut two 18 inch pieces from the 1-by-2 wood, using the short side of the plastic sheet to measure. Repeat this process with the long end of the plastic sheet. This will give you three 1-by-2 boards to use for the frame. Cut one 24 inch piece of wood from the 1-by-4 to use for the frame header. Place a 1-by-2 side piece on its end on top of the 1-by-4 header. Use a pencil to trace the outline of the smaller board onto the
