This is a DIY light box that accomplishes professional-looking photos. Although this is very cheap and very simple, I feel the photos you get from it compare well to the results achieved from much more expensive commercial light boxes.

It works by doing two things:

Diffuses (softens) your light source.
Provides a bright wraparound surface for your item to reflect.

I made this light diffuser box because I wanted a way to take better pictures of the spoon rings I sell on Etsy, but you can use this for any object small enough to fit into the photo booth.

Step 1: Build a Photo Light Box Using a Garbage Basket and Glass

Here are the items you'll need:

White plastic waste basket ($4 from Fred's Dollar Store)
Small piece of glass * ($3.25 picture frame from Fred's Dollar Store)
A light source ** (I used a cheap old clamp light and regular bulb)

* You only need the glass if you want a nice glossy, reflective surface beneath your item.
** As I show in the video, you don't have to have an artificial light - you can take your photo box outside.

Please watch the video for more details.

EDIT: Here is a link to my spoon rings:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/steadycraftin

EXTRA TIPS:

If you want to take pictures of necklaces, just cut a slot or hole in the top to suspend the pendant from.
If using an incandescent bulb, don't leave it against the plastic for too long, as it could melt the plastic. LED bulbs are cooler, safer, and more energy-efficient.