Etching stencil lightbox - bulb wattage?

[Hawk45]

I want to make a lightbox so I can make my own stencils. I already have the UV sensitive rubber sheets. I know I need to make a box, cut a hole/strip, get two sheets of glass and then need a UV bulb. I've seen how-to's on making the boxes, but not on what watt bulb should be used. Anyone know or have one made?

Thanks,
John

 

[Willie71]

UVB Lights are used in reptile care. Go to your local pet store and try one out.

 

[Theiskell]

i am researching this now also. it looks like a 15w uv bulb is a good start... 2, 15w uv bulbs may give more even light.

 

[james terrio]

Being able to make custom stencils quickly is something I've been pondering for some time. Considering I was recently looking at a "developer" that costs $200+ and appears to be exactly what the OP is talking about (a box with a UV bulb in it )... I'm subscribing to this thread.

 

[Willie71]

I bought a kit a couple weeks ago. I'll look at the bulb wattage and post it later today.