![]() Because this was a cheapo led strip it had no markings for polarity or direction the strip runs in so before I cut it up I made sure to mark the strip myself. I did this because I was afraid these cheapo LEDs would overheat easily but they don’t so… yeah… The box is about 5cm thick so it’s not really THAT big but it could have been smaller. I made a wooden frame with a thin wood panel for the bottom. That put me at a grand total of about €15 or $17. I already had some spare wood and wire lying around so I didn’t have to worry about that. The ideal thing would be to use a milky white polystyrene plate because it diffuses the light but they are a bit more expensive (not by much though). You can use any number of materials for the top plate. I bought a clear 2mm thick polystyrene plate. But make sure you adjust for your LEDs voltage and that you are sure that you know what you are doing. ![]() One way would be to use an old computer power supply or an old phone charger. But there are a couple of ways you can make your own power source for projects like this. ![]() It came with a power source and converter so I didn’t have to worry about the power source. Well I thought the same and decided to make my own light table from scratch. I bet you are thinking: “Why would I spend all that money on something so simple? It’s a table or a box with a PVC sheet and a light underneath.” Basically they range anywhere from $50 and even up to $600. But those things cost money, especially the high end ones like from Copic. It eliminates the use of rubber erasers and makes your work faster and more efficient. A light table is a handy tool to have if you are an illustrator.
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