Feb 15, 2013

How To Make LED Light Boxes

By Kerry Ross


There are different decorations that can be placed in a home. One of these is the LED light boxes. This is a unique lighting equipment that can be made by the homeowner himself using the lights and an acrylic box that is very good in diffusing the brightness from the inside and projecting it outside to create a beautiful effect.

This equipment is sold by many manufacturers already. However, it can also be done by the homeowner in some simple steps. By doing so, he can make the item personalized according to how he wants it to look and he can make its size and shape suitable to the area where he will be placing this.

Research is necessary for this matter. Learning about the process on making this item is necessary for it to be accomplished properly. There are already many articles in magazines and the internet that discuss this matter so it will be easier for her to gather the information that she needs in making these things.

After he does his research, he will need to collect all needed materials for the project. He can buy them in hardware stores or in home improvement shops. He needs to buy the acrylic, the LED lights, and the wires or cables that are of good quality so he can produce the best result when it comes to this matter.

After getting all these, you must create a work station in your home. You must ensure that this space allows you for easy storage of the materials and enough area to finish the work that must be done. You must also be certain that children cannot access the area because they might get hurt if they play with these things.

After doing so, she can already start drawing the plates in the acrylic sheet. She can do this with the use of a marker. She should use corresponding dimensions to make four uniform rectangular pieces and square ones. She can cut this with a jigsaw and smoothed with sandpaper so she can connect them together and form a box.

He can use a glue to put the pieces together and wait for it to dry. Then, on one side of the rectangular piece, he needs to make a hole with at least 1/4 inch diameter. He can do this by using a power drill with the right chuck. This will be the place where the cables will be inserted for it to function properly.

After making most of the the box, he needs to place the LED strip properly at the bottom. Then, all the lights can be connected by a cable that will be connected with an adapter. After this is done, he can glue the remaining sides and wait for it to dry before he plugs the adapter to the electrical outlet.

Following these steps properly can let her produce LED light boxes on her own. She can also use lights or strips of different colors in different boxes. This can be a fun activity that can add to the appeal of the room she will be placing them in.




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