Make A Brilliant DIY TARDIS Nightlight in 7 Minutes!

This DIY TARDIS nightlight is for the avid Doctor Who fan.

If you’re a big Doctor Who fan, you’d want this TARDIS nightlight badly. You wouldn’t want to pass up the opportunity of owning a Doctor Who-related item, would you? Not only will this satisfy your heart, but it’s functional too!

This DIY TARDIS nightlight is for the avid Doctor Who fan.
DIY TARDIS Nightlight

This DIY TARDIS nightlight project is a bit complicated. It involves a lot of cutting and electrical work – not to mention the minute details. But then again, the end product is worth it.

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some real work!

These creative designs are sure to inspire you to make your own Tardis nightlight. Check out our favorite Tardis nightlight designs below, and get inspired to make your own.

Look at the details on this one!
Look at the details on this one!

Awesome DIY tardis nightlight design ideas

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Whether you want to make a simple nightlight or a more elaborate design, there’s something here for everyone. So get inspired and start creating your own amazing tardis nightlight!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

  • (2) pieces of 3/16 plywood cut 5-1/8 inches square. (Box Base)
  • (1) piece of 1×6 cut 4-1/2 inches square. (Lamp Base)
  • (1) package of 100 standard 5-inch long pop sticks. (Sticks are 3/8 inches wide)
  • (1) package of 50 large tongue depressors. (These are 1-1/4 in wide and about 9 inches long)
  • (3) packages of square wood dowels.
  • (1) package of Maple Veneer for the side panels and roof
  •  (4) clear plastic CD cases (for windows and signage)
  • (1) Plastic “Garage Sale” sign (enough to create four 4-1/2 by 8-9/16 panels for sides)
  • (1) Yellow “CAUTION” sign for the cupola top. (May substitute (4) more CD Cases)
  •  (1) Lamp Cord Set
  • (1) 7-watt 120 VAC Lamp or a similar LED model.
  • (1) Plastic kitchen cutting board for parts glued up
  • (8) Clear Plastic Buttons 5/8 in. diameter (for Beacon)
  • (1) Black Plastic Button 3/4 in. diameter (for Beacon)
  • (2) Large Paper Clips (Door Handles)
  • Adhesives & Tape 
  • A Dozen Binder clips to use as miniature clamps
  • Paint (your choice of color)
  • Pencil

Tools:

  • Knives – X-ACTO Number 1 and Number 2 along with extra blades
  • Rulers – (1) Six-inch and (1) twelve-inch square and an adjustable twelve-inch Square.
  • Table Saw with plywood and crosscut blades
  • Scroll Saw
  • Drill with 5/8″ and 1/2″ Forstner bits.
  • “The Chopper” from North West Short Line for small piece of wood cutting
  • Sanding block and boards of various grit sizes for fine-tuning small parts

How to make a DIY tardis nightlight

With a little creativity, you can easily turn an ordinary nightlight into a TARDIS-themed one that is sure to impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get creative and make your own Tardis nightlight today! Just follow the steps below:

1. Prepare the wood

Trace your measurement based on the materials needed above for the woods.

Using your chopper and saw, you’re now ready to cut the plywood.

2. Make the box

Assemble the tardis box similar to a tiny police public call station.

Drill a hole in the base of the cardboard box big enough to fit the LED light lamp.

3. Paint the box

Paint the box blue and black. Let it dry.

4. Add the door, windows & other details

Using clear plastic, trace the door and windows. Cut them carefully using a knife. Then, attach them to the box. You can use a Loctite Professional Superglue, Elmer’s Craft Bond Glue, Elmer’s Craft Bond Spray Adhesive, Painter’s tape, cellophane tape, and/or clear package shipping tape.

Use the buttons and clips to add more designs.

Add some tiny signages like “Police”, “public call”, “garage sale”, ‘”caution” and etc.

5. Make a removable roof

Make sure to make your roof removable, to allow you to replace the LED bulb once it no longer works. Paint it with black and blue. Let it dry.

6. Add the LED bulb

Assemble the LED bulb with the lamp cord set.

Once the paint applied on the tardis is dry, tape the LED lamp inside the box.

Attach the LED bulb to the base of the tardis base. Make sure the cord is long enough to reach your outlet. LED is preferred because it produces less heat and lasts longer.

7. Close the base

You can now close your tardis box and try to turn on your tardis nightlight!

Now that you have your tardis box closed, you can turn on your tardis nightlight! The soft, calming light will help you relax and enjoy the evening. This will help you enjoy the evening, and perhaps even get a good night’s sleep. Sweet dreams!

These creative lights are perfect for showing your fandom, and they make great gifts!

Thanks to the Learning Resources Blog for this project. You can watch the video tutorial here….

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