![]() Most all incandescent or LED tap lights, and Christmas lights are generally a bad choice for a light source when you are making a light table or light box. You can remind yourself of this by simply staring at a light bulb for two minutes, how are you seeing now? lots of spots eh? The example pictures I have below are making me see spots! It is not a wise idea to have your child staring directly down into a light bulb, tap light, strip light, LED light, or set of Christmas lights for any period of time. ![]() If you see a tutorial online to make a cheap light box and the light box has a totally see through top, you do not want to make that light box. The only problem is that in the long run they could pose a threat to the children's vision. I have seen many pictures on blogs, facebook, and on pinterest of cheaply made light boxes made by parents with the very best intentions for their kids. If you make or buy a light table or light box with harsh bright light showing through, poorly distributed light, visible light lines, not enough opaqueness, too much opaqueness, or one that has a completely transparent top, it could do damage over time. The BIG problem with DIY Light Tables and Light Boxes Following a few guidelines will help tremendously. You could end up giving your child a gift that seems really cool at first, but ends up damaging their vision over time. Making a light table or light box is not a bad thing, but there are some issues that could occur with making your own light box or light table. You want to consider that the light table you make or buy could be damaging over a period of time to your children's eyes, These are two very important factors that you want to consider very seriously when choosing a light table or light box. They have the absolute best light distribution and best light tone. My favorite light table options are the Whitney Brothers light tables, and the ultra thin portable light panel made by constructive playthings. If you really want a good breakdown explanation of the different types of light tables and light boxes, your very best bet is to go and read THIS post. If you have ever wondered anything about making or buying a light table or light box, this post is the one for you Someday, I bet you’ll even help me pass on the word.I have spent the last few years researching Reggio, Montessori, and even some Waldorf. Of paying for high quality light tables , ![]() (I’m not even saying it in bold, I don’t have to be flashy about it, YOU WILL JUST KNOW.)Īnd then, you can cross over to the dark side… ![]() I dare you, to spend a few extra dollars on the light table I’m talking about … Yes, I’m talking to you, DIY-clear-storage-container-light-table-maker. (YOU KNOW THEY ARE GOING TO LEAN ON IT!□ ) THAT YOUR KIDS WON’T RUIN, by leaning on the plastic lid too hard!□ (You really can’t even call those things a light table.)ĪND YES, MEDIOCRE - it’s a fact, the light doesn’t have the same effect when there are little chunks of light instead of a full even spread… I’m sorry, but that’s the way it is!ĬOME ON, they can only play so long before, your impulsive DIY CREATION- GETS TOO HOT!!!!!! □□ Your kids are going to be playing on a mediocre “light box.” □ You can’t just fill a clear tub with them and call it a light table! You know - that Christmas lights GET HOT…
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