Mario Question Block Light

This is my first instructable, so bear with me.  My project is an 8x8 cube light inspired by the Mario Bros question block.  It took me about a month to complete, mainly cause I am easily distracted. Each cube took around 3-5 hours to complete.

Step 1 Parts

Body:
2 - 8" clear acrylic cubes (Amazon)
4 - 8" clear acrylic squares (Etsy)
350 - orange 1/2" square tile (Etsy)
350 - black 1/2" square tile (Etsy)
super glue

Guts:
2 - plastic wiring boxes
2 - light sockets
2 - nipples
2 - locking nuts
2 - 12ft extension cords/lamp wires
2 - light bulbs (LED or CFL)

Comments

[mdale1]

Can't seem to find the tiles on Etsy or anywhere else.
Anyway you could provide a link?

[phdearthworm]

I got these back when Etsy used to let you use Alchemy to post what you need and have the vendor come to you. I used SundrySupply for the 1/2" tiles and A Pile of Hats for the square tops.  I'm sure either of those could get you what you need upon request.  They cost about $60 and $25 respectively.

[wilderv2]

could you post a link to where you got the boxes, i've searched amazon but found nothing similar to it

[phdearthworm]

Sure, I listed it next to the Parts. Its from a company called Azar.

[Kiteman]

Where did you source the cubes?

[phdearthworm]

They are available on Amazon for $16.

[Kiteman]

OK.