Get at least 3 feet.
Diy shadow box picture frame with glass.
1 x 2 block to separate the cutout from the background.
1 x 3 board to make the shadow box sides.
How to build a shadow box display arrange a collection of treasured keepsakes behind the glass of a shadow box for an impressive and protective at home art exhibit.
A rabbet is an l shaped cutout on the back of a frame that allows the artwork or photo to sit recessed into the back of the frame.
Generally the glass goes into the rabbet as well but on a shadow box frame the glass is held away from the artwork.
First each piece needed a rabbet.
X 4 hobby board to make the.
When selecting your picture frame look for one that has at least a two inch border and is at least one inch thick.
X 5 x 10 plywood or 1 x 6 board actual dimensions are x 5 to make the inset panel.
How to make an easy shadow box with an old picture frame and some thin plywood.
This can really be any scrap piece of wood that s at least inch thick.
Once you have your frame picked out find a shallow wooden box to use as the back.
Group your collection of keepsakes behind the glass case of a diy shadow box for an impressive and protective at home art exhibit.