I use mine with no light table. I tape the stencil to the backside of a steno pad -- it's softish cardboard. Then I tape down the cardstock over the stencil. Then I just feel for a beginning spot with my thumb and put the stylus there to start.
Not only is a steno pad way cheaper than a light table, but I can carry it with me while riding a train, waiting in the doctor's office, sitting in a board meeting, et cetera.
Sample: I did off-white piece for this card
Blue Stipple