This simple but elegant light box can be customized to enlighten any design. I chose the big dipper because it is a bright constellation that is widely known. Designed to use a round rocker switch, 9v battery, and light strip.
2 minutes
If you have purchased two half inch boards now is the time to glue them together! Any combination of thicknesses could be used as long as they measure 1 inch when laminated.
Use many clamps to distribute even clamping pressure.
If you have access to lumber that is 1 inch or thicker and a planer, you can skip this step and instead plane it to 1 inch thick.
3 minutes
Using whatever saw you have avalible to you, cut your 1 inch stock to 6.5 by 4.5 inches.
55 minutes
Using double sided tape, affix your stock to the X-Carve and let the chips fall where they may.
3 minutes
Using the same tape method as before, use your X-Carve to cut out the back.
5 minutes
Use your favorite wood finish on both pieces to make the color pop!
10 minutes
Begin by lining the inside of the light box with a LED light strip. Add your rocker switch and battery and complete the circuit. Put the back piece on and attach with screws. The light box can sit on a shelf or hardware can be added to hang on the wall.
