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cnsranch
12-09-2008, 09:13 AM
Posted in another thread, thought you'd like to see my latest.

Combined a pic of my great niece with a ptn of Christ with a little help from about 5 fellow members.

Used a mini florescent puck light from Lowes - a little too bright for my taste, but absolutely no heat - probably could have made the shadow box deeper, would have lessened the brightness.

Thanks for all who helped.
Kenm810
12-09-2008, 09:40 AM
That looks Wonderful, absolutely a Treasure
A fine Project that will late for years.


You might try slipping a piece of defused plastic in the box,
between the Puck light and the carving. Spacing it about mid-way
will help scatter the light a bit, to help even it out a little.
cnsranch
12-09-2008, 10:15 AM
Good idea, Ken - are you talking about something opaque, or what?
HelpBot3000
12-09-2008, 10:26 AM
Hey that came out GREAT! Fantastic holiday gift idea!
atauer
12-09-2008, 10:27 AM
CNS,

That came out great! The text at the bottom is a little hard to read when it is lit. Maybe repositioning the light would help?
cnsranch
12-09-2008, 10:29 AM
Actually, text reads great - it's the pic I took that sucks.
Kenm810
12-09-2008, 10:31 AM
Opaque allows no light to pass through,
But Translucent or Frosted, defuses the light
and allows it to pass through and spread out.

Something to experiment with. http://forum.carvewright.com/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif
cnsranch
12-09-2008, 10:58 AM
Ken -

How about a piece of plexiglass sanded on both sides with a random-orbit sander?
Kenm810
12-09-2008, 11:06 AM
Prefect, I do it all the time for art Displays,
Try some crinkled up plastic wrap and see how
the light bounces around in your light box

Another thought,
I also cut up Drop Ceiling 2' x 4' fluorescent light prismatic lenses
Lowes has a verity off them and their quit inexpensive
cnsranch
12-09-2008, 11:32 AM
The lenses are a great idea - I'll give that a try, too.

Thanks
supershingler
12-09-2008, 12:18 PM
Great Litho

Im Sure That Little One Will Enjoy It A Long Time

Nice Touch With Jesus In The Background.

Did You Get The Jesus Part From A Picture?


Kendall
cnsranch
12-09-2008, 12:37 PM
Kendall

Here's the jpeg - if anybody's interested in better quality, pm me with your e-mail address - the jpeg is over 6 megs.