We built this while the kids were asleep, so I got to play with it first. It’s not as deep as our example, but it might work in a pinch. Then pour sand into the groove of the box bottom. If you only have one container, if it has a deep groove on the bottom, you could try using JUST the storage container flipped upside down on top of the lights. (In case you were wondering, don’t waste your time with flour - I did, and it doesn’t work.) And that’s it. My friend Aude gave me about five pounds of salt that I’ve been saving for the perfect project, so I pulled it out and poured a healthy amount into the frame. I found that 1/4″ is a good place to start. Make it as shallow or as deep as you like. Then, to keep the frame from wiggling, tape the wax paper in place with clear packing tape. To diffuse the light, cover the bottom of the box frame or top container with wax paper.ģ. When not in use as a light table, we use our containers all the time for messy sensory projects like the Dry Ice Experiment and Vinegar and Baking Soda.Ģ. Place the box fame on top of a large under-the-bed plastic container Option #3: You might also try flipping your bottom container upside down, and then placing the second container on top of it, right side up. We’ve set this up both ways with different containers. Option #2: You could try setting this up with the bottom container’s lid on and off. Just be sure that you use something bright enough for light to pass through the salt, but not too hot for the box. If these didn’t work I would have used Christmas lights.
My husband has a thing for lights so I raided his stash and we came up with these interesting bookcase light strips from IKEA that worked really well. Granted, these lights aren’t cheap, but we already had them so it didn’t really cost me anything.
Run your string of lights into the bottom container String of Lights - Make sure that they’re bright enough yet not too hot to be placed in the container.I’ve also spotted really nice boxes at IKEA, which may be worth hunting down. Large Plastic Storage Container like this one. This Rubbermaid Storage Box is fantastic and this one with a snap top lid also looks great.