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.