Geomoo1
08-05-2014, 05:20 PM
I bought some 5x7 frames (on sale) and unfinished jewelry box's from a hobby store (Michael's or Jo-Ann's) I don't remember which. I was going to make my own boxes, but it turned out that I can buy the boxes already hinged and snapped cheaper than buying the stuff to make it myself. I routed out the top of the box leaving about a 1/4' lip and glued the frame, off center, with the bottom of the frame closer to the bottom of the box lid so the whole unit would tilt back a bit using the bottom of the box for a prop.
For lighting I buy everything needed, except the Radio Shack switches, from superbrightleds.com. I buy the LED's by the roll and can be cut into segments every 3 lights, so you can cut to any length you need. As for powering the lights I can use both AC adapters or 9V batteries. The lights are actually 12V dc, but work really good with the 9V battery. The LED's are super low wattage and throw off negligible heat with either power source. Because of that I don't worry about venting the box at all. For a reflector, on the inside bottom of the box, I found a 30" x 100' roll of silver Mirrorized Metallic Film at papermart.com. A roll that size should last for quite a few boxes.
Any and all suggestions or criticisms are welcome and thanks for looking.
George
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For lighting I buy everything needed, except the Radio Shack switches, from superbrightleds.com. I buy the LED's by the roll and can be cut into segments every 3 lights, so you can cut to any length you need. As for powering the lights I can use both AC adapters or 9V batteries. The lights are actually 12V dc, but work really good with the 9V battery. The LED's are super low wattage and throw off negligible heat with either power source. Because of that I don't worry about venting the box at all. For a reflector, on the inside bottom of the box, I found a 30" x 100' roll of silver Mirrorized Metallic Film at papermart.com. A roll that size should last for quite a few boxes.
Any and all suggestions or criticisms are welcome and thanks for looking.
George
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