Christmas Light Boxes

Step 5 Using Duct Tape, Secure Faceplate To Box

With lights installed, cut strips of duct tape in the color of your choice. I use black or brown since I have that on hand.  This makes a "picture frame" for the light box, and secures the faceplate in place. These should last for years as they are only turned on for the holidays. Lights are now ready to go!

Comments

[corycar]

Do you use any kind of diffuser between the xmas lights and the words?  It seems there is something - otherwise you would see the lights right through where the words are.

[Creativeman]

Yes, there are diffusers in place. I have used colored paper, white paper, painted glass, some frosted plastic sheet material that is no longer available, etc.  Many things work, it's just a matter of your preference.  I would like to get some colored acrylic and or colored sheet plastic, but it's not that easy to find.  Thanks for your interest. Cman

[Bosun Rick]

You can find flexible colored plastic sheeting at most florist shops. It is about the same weight as 2 sheets of regular paper for your computer printer, but a little stronger. I used some in dark blue to make a "Sky" backdrop for our Christmas Village scene a few years ago. It can be had in sizes large enough to cover a 4' sheet of pegboard, and is pretty inexpensive. I used some twinkling lights that had 'mustard seed size bulbs (Wal-Mart wedding stuff). I stuck the bulbs thru ther pegboard, then covered the pegboard with the colored sheeting. sett he light controller to a "sparkling" setting, and it was perfect!

[Creativeman]

Thanks for the tip, and thank you for your service! Cman