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11 June 2025

Light box for toddlers with opal white acrylic

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Claude has crafted a fantastic light box that provides hours of enjoyment for little ones as they play with sand. By using opal white acrylic, the light spreads beautifully. This project offers children a playful and visual experience with both light and sand.

The Project

Claude: "I began by cutting the base and the side panels. I routed a 7 mm groove into the side panels, allowing the 6 mm acrylic sheet to fit perfectly. Above this groove, I created a narrow 5 mm groove in three of the side panels to slide in the lid. Additionally, I trimmed one of the short sides a little shorter, enabling the lid to fit snugly.

I then attached the two long sides and one short side to the base. Afterwards, I secured the LED fixtures onto the base plate and slid the acrylic sheet into the designated groove. Lastly, I mounted the final (and shortest) side panel. To finish, I sealed the edges around the acrylic sheet with resin."

Step-by-Step Guide to Make Your Own

Cut

Cut the base and side panels to size. Create a 7 mm groove in the side panels for the acrylic sheet.

Groove

Fashion a narrow 5 mm groove above the previous groove in three side panels for the lid and trim one short side slightly.

Assemble

Assemble the two long sides and one short side onto the base and secure the LED fixtures onto the base plate.

Insert

Insert the acrylic sheet into the groove and attach the last side panel.

Seal

Seal the edges around the acrylic sheet with resin.

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Plexiglas opaal wit 6 mm

Tools

Electric saw
Router
Traditional hand tools

Other requirements

Wood for the base and sides
LED fixtures
Resin

Claude’s Tips for Others

Make sure the box has enough light to illuminate the entire sheet, and don’t opt for an acrylic sheet that is too thin (I used 6 mm for a light box measuring 80 cm by 40 cm).

Claude’s Tips for Others

Make sure the box has enough light to illuminate the entire sheet, and don’t opt for an acrylic sheet that is too thin (I used 6 mm for a light box measuring 80 cm by 40 cm).

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