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Lightbox question - Problem solved!
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HomespunMary
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
Thanks all again! I couldn't find a lightbox anywhere, so went with the idea of buying a fluorescent light. But, couldn't find a transparent tote box, so decided my extension table for my sewing machine would work just fine. And it does
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sunsup
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
Good for you Maria. Where there's a will, there's a way. LOL
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cindyg
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
That's great Maria. Good idea to use your extension. Happy tracing!
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Tiggersmom
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
I've used a cardboard box with a small florescent lamp on it and a piece of plexiglass from the hardware/homedepot type store. I haven't used mine in a long time but if I remember correctly I think I lined the box with aluminum foil to help reflect the light. It was very cheap to make.
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CoyoteQuilts
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
For all that are interested, I just found this link & it looks great!
http://www.kemp-emb.co.za/tracer.html'> ... racer.html
http://www.kemp-emb.co.za/tracer.html'> ... racer.html
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beccasmom
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Re: Lightbox question - Problem solved!
How clever is that. I even have an old scanner in my closet and would never have thought to to that.
Brenda
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