


If you’d like a video to help you better understand how you can use a lightbox, check this one out by Windy Iris Art: If your light box included one, be sure to put it on! If not, you can leave it as it is or use some tape around the edges to keep your drawing in place, just be sure to clean it up later.

(Optional) Change the functionality to your liking! As I said, some light boxes have extra functionality like the ability to dim the strength of the light.Some light boxes have an extra glass or plastic surface that you can put your base drawing underneath and it doesn’t slide away easily. First, you’ll need to put the drawing that you want to trace on the light box itself. Put your base drawing on top of the box.Others have a simple On/Off switch that you can push, so push that. Now, this depends on each individual light box, some even don’t have a switch and just turn on by plugging them in. That way you don’t need to plug them to anything while working.
DIY LIGHT TABLE FOR TRACING PORTABLE
Oh, and there are some portable light boxes as well. Plug your light box wherever it makes sense. Plug it in! Most light boxes are plugged into either an electrical socket or through a USB cable to your computer.Some light boxes include a protective screen that needs to be removed before using it. First, check the top of the glass or plastic surface and be sure there is no extra film or cover on it.
