Diy Fluorescent Light Diffuser

How to make your own fluorescent light diffuser panels step 1.

Diy fluorescent light diffuser.

By v renée. Having done quite a bit of light design for theatre i would be a bit concerned that the tissue could be flammable of course depending on the bulbs you re using and how close you want the diffuser to be to the light source. Many people don t want the full extent of the light source entering the space which will frequently cause too much light and create difficulty seeing. A rectangular planter hedge box can create a long sconce.

For this little project you will need purchased at dollarama foam project board tissue paper tape ruler straight edge hobby knife inspired kevin macleod. You don t need expensive modifiers to diffuse light. If you have fluorescent lighting or a skylight then you have light diffuser panels. Replace your current plain acrylic diffuser with textured glass stained glass etched glass or alabaster tile.

Parchment paper might be a good alternative as it is used for baking so would hold to higher temperatures. If you need to soften and even out some harsh light but want to do so without emptying out your wallet there are plenty of alternatives to expensive professional grade diffusers. Diffusing light allows you to soften the intensity of light to lessen harsh contrast between light and shadow and to make textures less apparent.