The Enthusiast's Guide to DIY Photography

18. LIGHTBOX WITH WINDOW AND PAPER

THIS SUPER-SIMPLE DIY lightbox produces excellent results and requires almost zero money to build. A typical lightbox uses a rigid frame with white or translucent sides, like the corrugated-plastic light tent in project 49.

This lightbox uses a window on your house and a sheet of tissue paper to produce images like Figure 18.3.

Parts List (Figure 18.1)

• Window
• Large sheet of tissue paper. White copy paper can also work in a pinch.
• Clear tape

18.1

Construction Steps

1. 1 In the Northern Hemisphere, use a north-facing ...