Handmade Sculptural Lightboxes
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Last updated on Dec 8, 2024
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Kari on Sep 10, 2023
5 out of 5 starsFantastic quality and quick shipping. My friend was absolutely delighted with the gift.
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The.Nuthing on Jun 19, 2023
4 out of 5 starsVery cool item. There is a piece of debris on the inside of the glass that's very visible when the light is on when within a few feet away. I'm sure it was an unintentional error, but it's still there. Luckily, the item is on the recipient's shelf and people won't get close enough to see, so it's okay. It was not worth contacting the seller to request a replacement, so they have no fault in the matter except the accident of the item being sent that way. A bit overpriced too, imo, but otherwise happy with the purchase and I recommend.
Elliot responded on Jun 24, 2023
I'm sorry to learn through your review that there was debris in your Lightbox. I would love a chance to fix this issue. If you send it back I can remove the debris. A more expedient option is for you or the recipient to open the Lightbox and carefully remove the paper structure and then try to remove the debris. I can provide you with detailed instructions or a video on how to do this - it is relatively simple. The only caveat is I that cannot take any responsibility for possible damage or further contamination that might occur once you open the Lightbox. Please message me directly through the Etsy site. Regards, -Elliot
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Etsy buyer on Feb 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsEven more beautiful in person! Bought for my boyfriend for his birthday and he loved it.
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Erika on Dec 3, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt is an art piece. I love it! Would like to see bigger sizes and more childlike scenes for kids bedroom at night!
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About ElliotFanDesign
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On Etsy since 2017
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A lanternfish (prototype) undergoing lighting tests to determine color and layout. -
Newly cut pieces of alder being prepared for assembly into lightbox enclosures
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Dec 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions
How do you create your designs?
Each design begins with a rough pen or pencil sketch. Compositional refinements and cleanup are usually done in Adobe Photoshop but sometimes I stick with paper and pen/pencil. Some of the designs are inspired by places I visit while others are from my imagination or based on popular culture.
Are the paper structures laser cut?
Original prototypes and certain one-offs as well as all pieces produced prior to June 2020 are cut by hand.
Starting in June 2020, I have been cutting my all my current designs on my 65W laser cutter. The paper tunnel book structures are then assembled by hand.
When I connect the 9v battery to my Lightbox, the blue LED turns ON briefly and then goes out. The green (or other colored) LED stays on. Is the blue LED burning out?
Different color LEDs require slightly different voltages to turn ON. As the battery gets used up, its voltage drops, eventually forcing some LEDs to turn OFF sooner than others. Blue LEDs have a higher voltage requirement than many other colors so they will be the first to turn OFF when the battery gets too weak. Replace your 9v battery with a fresh one (alkaline is better, Lithium is best) or use the USB cable and a USB power supply.
How long do the LEDs last?
LEDs last a very long time. After many years of continuous use, LEDs will eventually start to lose their brightness. You can expect an LED to lose about 30% of its brightness after several years of continuous 24/7 use, but this varies with the LED manufacturer. Normal usage of a few hours per day should have the LEDs lasting many, many years. In the rare case that an LED does burn out, contact me for repair.
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