Artograph LightTracer 2 LED Light Box for Tracing and Drawing, 12" x 18" Artist Light Table

Outstanding Product. I would recommend this larger one because in the top to bottom or vertical 8 X 10 drawing or transfer paper, the smaller box dimensions DO NOT FIT. So you can avoid sending it back for the Larger one.

Time was running out! The Alcan Boogey event was less than 8 hours away and I had just been recruited to create a 6' x 1.5' sign for this event honoring the 70th anniversary of the building of the Alaska-Canadian Highway (Alcan Highway). The surface I was using was a white plastic banner preprinted with a balloon border. I had just gotten my Artogrph 12 x 18 inch Light Tracer II Light Box. Whew! It saved the day! I generated the sign letters on the computer, printed them out and taped them, a segment at a time, to the Light Tracer. I then placed the banner material over my template and was able to trace the letters onto the sign with ease. Even with 2 layers between my final product and the light, I was able to see perfectly and work efficiently. Prior to the Light Tracer II you'd have found me struggling at the window trying to use the daylight to complete this task. What an awesome assistant! It made this project so much lighter! NOTE: The product was described well and met my requirements perfectly. Thanks Amazon!

I got this and I love it! I do illumination (medieval art), applique and loom beading, and it has been a dream to use. The light is bright and even, and I have used medium weight fabric on it successfully, The surface is big enough to do full-page tracing for illumination. It's light enough to carry easily and painters tape peels off without a mark or sticky spot. I've had this for over a year now and have yet to experience any issues with it. Just remember to hold down the "on" button for a few seconds to warm up the bulb.

For years I have used a window (no good at night), cassoroel dish upside down over a night light (little lumpy) and previously purchased light table (way to small). I have only had this a short time, but find it a good purchase. If I can up load the picture you will see it does a good job of shining through more than one layer of fabric (the picture will show no layers, one layer and then 2 of fairly heavy flannel. The light is not tiring to the eyes and the slant to the table is comfortable. The window method is still great for bigger projects, but this size is good for most. In fact I recomend that you do not go any smaller. I wish it had a frosted glass to work on as I think it may scratch with use of embossing tools.

It's the perfect size for the drawings I want to do.

I have used these light boxes for many years, but I bought my other three from Hobby Lobby, and with a coupon, the price could be between $40 and $50 dollars. However, Hobby Lobby has reduced its stock to only the smallest of light boxes, so one this size is no longer available there. Having to spend nearly $90 for this item is grating, and I would not do so again. For a little more, I'd get one of the larger and thinner light boxes by Huion or one of its myriad copies—provided it wasn't shipping from China or sold by one of the many fly-by-night sellers I've been scrolling past. When shopping for a light box, Amazon can't seem to distinguish between a light box and a portable photography studio, and its listings are further littered with sponsored items, making the search for a light box altogether bothersome. Regardless, I'll suffer through it and select one of the more elegant boxes next time. Aside from the plastic housing, the light is uneven and not especially bright. It works well enough for thinner papers. This model is a slight rework of an older, slightly taller box. I saw someone selling the older box for over $200, which is utterly insane. It's not even worth the $85 I just paid. Again, while this is the fourth one I've purchased, I'll never buy another.

i have always used an artograph light box for my drawings---i do artwork for a small gallery and i use the light box to trace over a "template sketch" to keep the drawings consistent yet still original. my husband started using my light box to do constuction drawings so i decided we needed another one and i thought i would try the larger size. it is a bit big on my desktop but is easier to work on than the smaller size. the one tube is adequate light as long as you do NOT use an overhead light as well. the box does not heat up and stays stationary when working. amazon offered the best pricing and delivery was very quick. overall i highly recommend this product for all types of uses!

As an artist coping with very little work space, I have been very pleased with this lightbox. It works well. Excellent for paste ups, very good for tracing. Wish I had space for a much larger one. Lightboxes are so helpful in the studio! I am updating this review: I purchased this Artograph LightTracer 2 Light Box several years ago. As of this date, Jan 2017, it is still working in perfect condition. As for how long the light bulb lasts--well, mine still works after all this time. However, I do not leave it on for hours at a time; I turn it off when I walk away from my work. I cannot, therefore, vouch for how difficult it might be to replace it.

I am really loving my Artograph! One advantage that was mentioned to me by a local artist is that it makes it so convenient to retrace your drawings and artwork that you become more adventurous and less fearful of taking chances and making "mistakes". I use my Artograph every week, sometimes multiple times a week. It is really nicely constructed.The light is really bright; you can easily see your drawing through watercolor paper. This was definitely worth the money I paid for it and honestly I wish I had of bought it ten years ago when I first wanted to get one. For me, using a window to trace my drawings does not compare; using a window as a lightbox is difficult because you put so much strain on your arm, especially with more detailed drawings. Yes it will work in a pinch, but an Artograph is a really nice long-term solution!

This product is by far the best for A4-ish sizes and although it seems pricey for what you get, basically a florescent tube under a tapered plastic box, it does do the job very well. Most Art shops charge more, if you can get this one, so even with Amazon shipping etc. it is still cheaper than the store.