tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post3232420455973894048..comments2024-02-28T00:49:36.631-08:00Comments on Play At Home Mom LLC: DIY Light TableUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-14809881937508875152015-01-19T21:02:04.124-08:002015-01-19T21:02:04.124-08:00This is my light box - it was inexpensive and very...This is my light box - it was inexpensive and very easy to make! ... <a href="http://ilightbox.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ilightbox.blogspot.com</a><br />Bennohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116129102328081790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-49066616152883511532013-03-01T15:09:36.246-08:002013-03-01T15:09:36.246-08:00I used your light table as my inspiration for the ...I used your light table as my inspiration for the Winter Pinterest Challenge. Thank you for all the details about the light fixtures you used and the kind of plexiglass to buy. It was very helpful! http://this-sold-house.blogspot.com/2013/03/winter-pinterest-challenge-completed.htmlmargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605155704027554108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-34137195081213291372012-12-28T05:22:37.945-08:002012-12-28T05:22:37.945-08:00We did this, using your advice. You can see ours ...We did this, using your advice. You can see ours here. http://www.mama-hen-jenn.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-light-table.html?m=1Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08718697872031257383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-61478919572901784002012-09-25T00:54:33.516-07:002012-09-25T00:54:33.516-07:00I posted a link to this DIY in my blog on light ta...I posted a link to this DIY in my blog on light table explorations :)<br /><br />Such good ideas should be shared! :)Lana Kristine Flores-Jelenjevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16657720361107976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-54829904409473577332012-09-18T15:56:45.353-07:002012-09-18T15:56:45.353-07:00I absolutely love this. Its way cheaper and I can ...I absolutely love this. Its way cheaper and I can make it for my son's birthday coming up in a few weeks. He will love it! Where do you get the plastic play pieces?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-33132543667847764992012-07-13T07:14:26.241-07:002012-07-13T07:14:26.241-07:00How much did this cost you Jon?How much did this cost you Jon?Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482623958049091804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-48620464027798787962012-06-24T07:00:11.531-07:002012-06-24T07:00:11.531-07:00Love this repurposing idea!Love this repurposing idea!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650100580769462061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-80045610995963344672012-06-18T12:10:16.297-07:002012-06-18T12:10:16.297-07:00Wow, that's really cool and pretty. Way to go...Wow, that's really cool and pretty. Way to go!The Triplett Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669312200895206413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-23604497377016657432012-05-15T15:43:51.829-07:002012-05-15T15:43:51.829-07:00This is such a neat project. I wish we had one of ...This is such a neat project. I wish we had one of these. I just love your blog and will be back as often as I can. Come by and visit us on our family blog at<br />www.feedingnineonadime.comJenifer Harrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505431085287782985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-3728200059371600192012-04-27T10:28:26.239-07:002012-04-27T10:28:26.239-07:00Ok here is my finished project for my wife and kid...Ok here is my finished project for my wife and kids. This was built from scratch using plans I had to customize to fit all the additions . I stained the top and trim with cherry and polyurethane coat and painted the sides with magnetic and chalk board paint. Take the top off and you will find a 1/2 piece of fogged out plexi glass with 4 18 inch fluorescent lights hard wired to an adjustable switch. I made this for my wife and boys. And of course I got carried away with all the details that need to be added... ha ha. If you have questions feel free to ask. Boys love it. Thanks for the inspiration...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/581473_3263401177844_1051671002_4102636_1242494841_n.jpg<br /><br />http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562615_3263470539578_1051671002_4102657_1658041001_n.jpgJon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741961948246726048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-27614157510367566482012-03-11T20:30:34.289-07:002012-03-11T20:30:34.289-07:00I was just curious about how bright it was? I don...I was just curious about how bright it was? I don't want to hurt my little guys peepers! :)Missy!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05573037245070719381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-59808336001829061682012-03-08T14:06:19.192-08:002012-03-08T14:06:19.192-08:00I am in the process of making this from scratch. ...I am in the process of making this from scratch. They table and all... I bought a 3/4 in piece of Clear Plexiglass from a local shop that was about 2x4 ft for $100. I sanded one side to give it a frosted look. I used really fine sanding paper with an orbital sander but it was still to transparent. So I ended up using 100 grit and it turned out really nice. I used the thicker plex because my boys are wild and I am sure they will be standing and jumping on it. I will post pictures when I am done... Might want to try the sanding technique... <br /><br />JonJon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741961948246726048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-17832190758696306112012-03-08T11:57:19.068-08:002012-03-08T11:57:19.068-08:00What are the stacking toys that are pictured on th...What are the stacking toys that are pictured on the back of the light table? They seem so familiar, yet, I can not figure out what they are!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10842432859435817476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-64103525688273346262012-03-06T13:39:04.005-08:002012-03-06T13:39:04.005-08:00Hi I see you are in RI.. I am in south eastern MA....Hi I see you are in RI.. I am in south eastern MA. The shop I used was Palco Plastics in Whitman. But I just googled plastic and acrylic sheeting and there are lots, probably many closer to you. I paid $75 for one that was 3/16" thick.rtsbeaconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043561460832564618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-58406877659319625812012-03-06T13:35:57.943-08:002012-03-06T13:35:57.943-08:00I just made one of these for my kids... thanks so ...I just made one of these for my kids... thanks so much for your post! I actually found the exact train table that you have on craigslist! For others out there who are curious as the cost, I called several glass/plastic places to compare prices and I was able to get the top for $75. We are using the bulbs that came with our lights (also the 18", but a generic brand from HD, not hardwired, just plugged into a power strip). But I am going to buy one of the daylight bulbs and see if there is enough of a difference for me to buy them all. My daughter is in the other room playing with it for the first time!!! Also finally found magna-tiles in stock, and they arrive tomorrow. I think I am more excited than all my kids :-)rtsbeaconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043561460832564618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-15355802937106489342012-03-03T15:58:10.492-08:002012-03-03T15:58:10.492-08:00Holy Moly! Thats pure genius. I had no idea they m...Holy Moly! Thats pure genius. I had no idea they made such a thing! Looks like i have a project ahead of me tomorrow! :D Thank you thank you!!Sara Smohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230357538908119781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-41612923160033551482012-03-03T12:30:39.427-08:002012-03-03T12:30:39.427-08:00My friend gave me the idea to use clear plexi glas...My friend gave me the idea to use clear plexi glass and frost it :) We're doing it this weekend with something like this:<br /><br />http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM1847779203P?sid=IDx20110310x00001i&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=26-110385654-2MommyBlankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799749603602816341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-8107781422619697332012-03-01T17:02:50.098-08:002012-03-01T17:02:50.098-08:00I'm having an awful hard time locating white p...I'm having an awful hard time locating white plexiglass. Any ideas? I have all the fixin's for an awesome light table & have called every local glass shop. Help?! :]Sara Smohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230357538908119781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-15858524009935311302012-02-17T14:03:45.434-08:002012-02-17T14:03:45.434-08:00My wife showed me this the other day...Now it my n...My wife showed me this the other day...Now it my new project for the boys. I have a couple questions...<br /><br />What size Plexi glass did you use?<br />How big is the train table?<br />How far away are the light from the Plexi glass?<br /><br />I am going to be making this from scratch and wanted a better idea of what I am getting myself into. <br /><br />Thanks...<br /><br />JonJon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741961948246726048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-69375237770103662062012-02-17T13:58:00.619-08:002012-02-17T13:58:00.619-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jon Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741961948246726048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-88849418140997138592012-02-16T14:50:53.448-08:002012-02-16T14:50:53.448-08:00this is another great idea...! i love it and now m...this is another great idea...! i love it and now my excitement growing as i have train table that i can use for this "unending fun". the children do not use the train set for they want the floor to build their tracks anyways...oh yeah..!RENETHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964897023375325363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-77415680246414616932012-02-15T18:40:09.728-08:002012-02-15T18:40:09.728-08:00Can I ask you what are the pieces (translucent blo...Can I ask you what are the pieces (translucent blocks? ) near the mirror. They are stacked into a shape. THey seem neat.<br /><br />Thank you very much in advance for the information!Neptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-29028133917085234322012-02-14T17:55:54.111-08:002012-02-14T17:55:54.111-08:00I think it was just under 200?? I'm not posit...I think it was just under 200?? I'm not positive because my husband bought all the materials.Play At Home Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599136315886177089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-4156044161322240042012-02-14T07:30:54.207-08:002012-02-14T07:30:54.207-08:00Oh I'm doing this... me! Not the hubby...stay...Oh I'm doing this... me! Not the hubby...stay tuned for news reports that read: "DC Woman injured in freak-ish workshop accident" :) Seriously though, this is really cool.Jenn @ My Kind of Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405239868332322894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4956662705226022741.post-7336228016629780152012-02-12T13:45:39.989-08:002012-02-12T13:45:39.989-08:00Ours was made in much the same way, except we used...Ours was made in much the same way, except we used an old drawer - all we did was take off the drawer handle, lay a fluoro light diagonally in the drawer and screw the perspex to the top (oh, and drill a hole in the side for the light cord to come out). It is an interesting affect, a diagonal light, because you have a bright strip through the middle - dimmer on the edges. I like it cause the kids experiment and notice the different areas and how things look different if they move them around the box. Just thought this might be a bit of a cheaper option.LisaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196717883328328668noreply@blogger.com