On the top of the box I left the cardboard partially attached to create a flap that I can use, if needed, to block light from above or behind. That's optional.
Create an Inexpensive Light Box for Digital Photography
By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com Guide
With the box sitting so that the opening is now the front, cut out the three sides that are on the left, right, and top. Cut off the flap on top. You can cut off the other flaps if you want. I left them in place. With the top flap removed, the small strip of cardboard left along the top panel is flimsy. I reinforced it with a strip of cardboard (from the flap I removed) and tape.
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- Start With a Cardboard Box
- Cut Out the Box Sides and Top
- Cover the Open Sides and Top With Paper
- Place a Sheet of Poster Board Inside Box
- Photograph Objects Inside Your Light Box
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