GrandmaArial Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I promised pictures of when I got my lightbox set up. Here it is… finally found a permanent home for it. This is set up on a shelf in the hall in the basement. I need to make some adjustments, get the lights more to the front of the box, but other than that It works good. And yes, that’s a plain old incandescent bulb in the top light. The cat decided he needed to play with the flood light before I had things set up.The next two pictures are taken with this set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBE Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 That's great! Glad you have luck with this... I tried... and all my pics came out with a yellow cast. So I invested in one, but I hate getting it out to use it. Your pics look nice with this Cheryl! Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitenaildesign Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Oh, yours turned out MUCH better than mine did. I would never recommend using poster board like my instructions said, way too flimsy. The box look. much sturdier. Lookin Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Donna, Did you miss thecandlepastor’s lecture on photography? LOL here’s the thread. http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57465 . I learned a LOT! I can’t imagine trying to make a light box out of poster board. Try using a box and just use the poster board for the background. It was a little time consuming but not difficult. I think someone posted a link in that thread above with directions, but really, it’s all pretty much self explanatory. I sugest leaveing the flaps on like I did so you can bend them to block out the lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Good job!I bought my light box on ebay.Irena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Me too, bought mine on ebay, it is collapsable.I bought the big one, it is like 3.5' x 3.5'I rarely use it, never have somewhere to set it up. On nice days, I use it sometimes in the back yard.I should use it more...thank goodness it only cost me $28 shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyrd Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Very cool! :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 Me too, bought mine on ebay, it is collapsable.I bought the big one, it is like 3.5' x 3.5'I rarely use it, never have somewhere to set it up. On nice days, I use it sometimes in the back yard.I should use it more...thank goodness it only cost me $28 shippedI chose an 18” cube because of the space it would take. I wanted something I would be able to set up permanently. I knew setting it up wasn’t going to be something I would want to bother with on a regular basis. However I wish I had made it a little bigger, at least longer. Getting the soaps and props in the small space is a hassle. I tried taking it outside but between the breeze (which is always nice on our deck) pushing the box around and the birds (who are very friendly here) getting in my way it just wasn’t happening LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeJae Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I chose an 18” cube because of the space it would take. I wanted something I would be able to set up permanently. I knew setting it up wasn’t going to be something I would want to bother with on a regular basis. However I wish I had made it a little bigger, at least longer. Getting the soaps and props in the small space is a hassle. I tried taking it outside but between the breeze (which is always nice on our deck) pushing the box around and the birds (who are very friendly here) getting in my way it just wasn’t happening LOL.That is my problem outside, it gets to breezy out. I can set it up permanently upstairs in the spare bedroom but such a hassle taking product up and down.ETA: I did forget to tell you GA that the pics look fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 7, 2007 Author Share Posted October 7, 2007 That is my problem outside, it gets to breezy out. I can set it up permanently upstairs in the spare bedroom but such a hassle taking product up and down.ETA: I did forget to tell you GA that the pics look fabA loy less hassle than setting it up every few days! it was takeing me so long to set it up and then storeing it away that i only had a short time to actually try to take pictures. I was using the kitchen table so had to calcualte time to have it cleared in time for dinner... Hubby was getting cranky eating around the stuff... he's such a guy. doesn't mind me haveing to cook and serve dinner around his motorcycle parts but we must not have soap stuff in the kitchen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoogieScents Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 LOVE the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socoolsoap Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 I heard a crash… ran downstairs… found my cat sitting next to this looking “innocent”. Hubby can’t figure out how he did it. The set up with the dry wall and toggle bolts was rated at over 100 lbs. was about 10 lbs of gear on the shelf… cat weighs 22 lbs… I guess I need to find someplace else to set my light box up. Or just give up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 No, don't give up on your light box. Your pictures look so nice. Just tell Mr. Cat, "NO!" That should work...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 10, 2007 Author Share Posted October 10, 2007 No, don't give up on your light box. Your pictures look so nice. Just tell Mr. Cat, "NO!" That should work...right? He’s a very intelligent cat. He will come, sit, stay, and roll over on command. He does know what “no” means… he just doesn’t care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 WOW great pics- I'm about to throw mine out as it casts shadows :undecided no matter what I do. Yours turned out wonderful! :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michi Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Me too, bought mine on ebay, it is collapsable.I bought the big one, it is like 3.5' x 3.5'I rarely use it, never have somewhere to set it up. On nice days, I use it sometimes in the back yard.I should use it more...thank goodness it only cost me $28 shippedCare to share the ebay seller? I've been looking for a larger one (so I can take pics. of taller baskets etc.) but none that cheap-what a steal you got that one for!GA-your pics. turned out awesome!Dang kitty (or should I say CAT-that is one big dude at 22lbs.!!), hope you find someplace safe to set the lightbox up, cuz it definitely makes your soaps stand out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Thanks for posting a picture of your light box. I tried making one out of poster board with little luck. Sorry your cat wanted to check it out. Maybe after one crash he'll leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Your pics came out great...I did notice that they are my two favs...so far of course!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Your pics came out great...I did notice that they are my two favs...so far of course!!Mine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I promised pictures of when I got my lightbox set up. Here it is… finally found a permanent home for it. This is set up on a shelf in the hall in the basement. I need to make some adjustments, get the lights more to the front of the box, but other than that It works good. And yes, that’s a plain old incandescent bulb in the top light. The cat decided he needed to play with the flood light before I had things set up.The next two pictures are taken with this set up.As a daughter n law, i have to put in my 2 cents...I LOVE"EM & I'M JEALOUS!!!!!! Her stuff is not suppose to better then mine...lol Your doing great Cheryl...& I am so very jealous.I love the soap by the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaArial Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 My stuff isn't better than yours, you make candles. wonderful candles. The best candles I have ever seen. I make soap. You can't compare apples and oranges... BTW... the white ice looking candles... one sure would look good on my sofa table.... (that's a hint). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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