Lobolita

Because I intend to sell things online, I wanted to build a light box or tent that I could use for my photography. Before we went to Brazil in 2007, I had a pretty good Etsy business going, but photography was always an issue. Hopefully, I can solve that problem with a cheap tripod, a desk lamp, and my new light box.

A cursory Google search brought me to this site where, in true Lobolita fashion, I glanced at the picture of the light box, thought “I can do that,” and neglected to read a single word of the post. That’s how we like to follow directions around here. We pretend they do not exist.

The necessary materials were gathered:

Sturdy cardboard box, tape, scissors, and freezer paper (because I have had it for four years, and still have never used the whole roll). Admire the Ikea rug below the items. It’s new.

I proceeded to cut big holes out of the bottom and three sides of the box while watching Penelope on Netflix “Watch Instantly.” Overall good movie. Somewhat disappointing moral. Accepting yourself will not actually solve all your problems. Honest.

Oh, and I traded the scissors for a serrated kitchen knife. I like to live dangerously. And I couldn’t find a razor knife anywhere.

I taped the freezer paper over the holes:

And then I taped a piece of freezer paper inside to serve as a backdrop for my photography. Dull side up, so there wouldn’t be a reflection.

And there you have it. A light box. For free. If I can get my lamp set up and find my tripod, tomorrow I’ll take some pictures with it to see if it works.