Making your own shadow box frame is a simple craft that can be made with just a little wood. Shadow box frames will look beautiful for displaying your favorite things or displaying crafts in them.
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Part 1 of 3: Cutting the Wood for the Frame
Step 1. Determine the size and shape of the shadow box frame that you will create
The size should match the object you are going to display without looking too big.
- The size that usually fits is the size of A4 paper or a regular photo frame.
- The general shape is square or rectangular.
Step 2. Cut the wood according to the shape of the shadow box frame
When chopping the wood, remember:
- Cut to the length and height you specified in the first step.
- For the width of the wood, go deep. The width of the frame is at least 5 cm or more, depending on what you will be displaying in it later.
Part 2 of 3: Assembling the Shadow Box Frame
Step 1. Join the long and short pieces of wood
Nail right at the meeting of the wood to the shape of a square or rectangle.
Step 2. Smooth the rough parts
Step 3. Cut the wood into the back of the frame
Use thin wood, such as plywood, for this section.
- Measure by adjusting the size of the assembled wooden frame in the form of a box or rectangle and placing the plywood behind it.
- Mark the appropriate size, then cut. Use a hand or electric saw, whichever is easiest to use.
Step 4. Attach the back
You can attach it with glue or nail it according to the type of wood used for the frame. Nailing the back of a thin frame to the wood can damage the wood while glue is stronger.
Part 3 of 3: Preparing the Inside of the Frame for the Background
Step 1. Measure the inside of the back of the frame
The size of this part of the background will be slightly smaller than the size of the plywood that forms the back of the frame. Use this size to cut a sheet of thick cardboard. The most suitable cardboard is used cardboard for fruit containers or household needs because it is quite thick.
You can also use Styrofoam sheets
Step 2. Cover the cardboard as the background with the appropriate decorative paper
Attach to the cardboard with glue. This will cover the cardboard, but do it without adding too much and avoiding overlapping folds.
You can also use fabric, especially if you're making house miniatures or certain themed crafts with frames
Step 3. Add various elements to decorate the frame (if necessary)
It will be easier if you add decorative elements to the background of the frame before attaching it. However, you should determine this by considering what to add because you don't want to stick something that breaks easily or accidentally break it while you're pasting it.
Before moving it, let the glue dry first
Step 4. Glue the inside of this background onto the wooden part behind the frame
Step 5. Give the finishing touches or arrange the entire display according to the object you are using
Finished! The shadow box frame is ready to be displayed.
Tips
- To decorate it, the frame can be painted colorful or with one color according to taste.
- You can add acrylic glass or glass to prevent dust from sticking to the contents of the shadow box frame. If you don't have the right tools to cut the acrylic glass, ask a salesperson to help cut it. You can also attach the glass with hinges or some kind of door that can be opened and closed to change the contents if necessary. The glass used must be cut and hinged by an expert unless you already know how to install it.
- A quick way to create a shadow box frame is to change the box to an appropriate size. Just add the background with the various pasted items and stick it to the back of the box. Add a hanger if you want to hang it or leave it on a shelf. Finished!
