![]() Once cut, use a flat screwdriver or the utility knife to pry up the board you just cut.(I was sweating a bit! I was also outside!) I went over the same line four times and cut a little deeper each time. You’ll have to cut through a thin sheet of laminate & particle board, however you’ll have to put a little elbow grease into it. With the utility knife, cut along the line all around the table.Use the painter’s tape to frame the lines (for an extra visual barrier to ensure you don’t accidentally cut over the line).(2″ from the edge is important because you’ll run into extra posts in the corners if you cut less than that!) Use the 2″ diameter square, and line up at the edge of the table.I did it after! I placed the table top on the ground so I knew it was extra sturdy while working/cutting.** ![]() It’s up to you whether you want to assemble the legs before or after this prep. Leave the protective cover on your acrylic sheet until you’re ready to use it! Unpack the table and separate all of your materials.That feature is important for finding the just right fit for each child’s needs and sensory preferences! (I’ll expand on the uses of those features in another post + some treatment ideas with the light table!) NOT TOO SHABBY considering light tables are sold anywhere from $200/$300 to $600 and the others don’t change colors or brightness levels that I’ve seen. 2″ diameter carpenter square (I found one at Home Depot in the tools section)Īll in all… the total rounds up to be about $70.They also can change brightness levels, no matter what mode it’s in.) LED flexible, color-changing, string lights (As a bonus – THESE CHANGE TO SOUND (voices and music) and got to me in *one* day.Epoxy ( I used exactly one bottle of this).Nothing sticks up and there’s only one edge to worry about! I also chose a sheet that covered the whole table top! That’s VERY important for pediatrics practice or if you have any potentially impulsive kids running around.(I used this one and they CUT IT FOR ME FOR FREE!!!) Even after shipping, this is the cheapest pre-cut option I found and they shipped it to me fast for a custom order!! Mine was 1/8″ thick to keep the price down, but you could also get this one for a thicker top (1/4″).Acrylic sheet in Translucent White – #2447 ( dimensions cut to 21 5/8″ x 21 5/8″).I KEA LACK table ( this comes in white, black, black-brown, or yellow for customization purposes!).Here’s what I came up with (the bright blue text are the links): I searched the internet for HOURS to find the cheapest, and still, quality products that I could find that wouldn’t take forever to arrive. I also wanted to stay away from having multiple edges or anything sticking up. ** Keep in Mind** I used some of their ideas, but adapted it to make it more OT, fit various sensory preferences and needs, and make sure it was really engaging. Luckily, I came across a post by Katy and Zucchini that showed how to turn an IKEA table into a light table! WOAH! I also knew that I didn’t really have sewing skills and my craft skills were limited (most projects include some sort of creation). For my final fieldwork project in outpatient pediatrics, I was searching and searching for something that would really leave a mark, something that all of the kids would LOVE.
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