How to Make a Shadow Box
by
Janice Anderssen
(IC: blogger)
You can use a shadow box to display your favourite decor accessories. To make a shadow box all you need are some pieces of pine or board and moulding for the front. My shadow box has a piece of glass to the front to make it more of a display box, rather than just a shelf.
If you prefer to have an arrangement of shadow boxes to serve as wall shelves, simply leave out cutting a rebate to add a piece of glass.
YOU WILL NEED:
2. The sections were glued and then clamped overnight.
3. The space was measured to have a piece of glass to fit the opening.
5. Cut one end of the pine moulding or polystyrene cornice and place at the corner of the tape.
6. At the other end, mark where to cut. A little mark to indicate the cutting angles does away with any confusion.
7. Glue the front frame by applying a liberal bead of adhesive to the top edges of the box and also to the edges of the moulding. Press the frame or moulding firmly in place making sure the edges are nicely joined together.
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9. Use pieces of newspaper to cover the glass inside and on top to protect when painting with spray paint.
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Finishing
Attach a picture hanger at the back of the frame for hanging on a wall.
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Published September 10th, 2015 11:56 AM
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