Learn how to create a shadow box at home.
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Shadow boxing is a unique way to display an heirloom or souvenir in a distinctive way.
Instructions:
- Take a cheap, square or rectangular mirror and glue it on to a piece of wood that is the same shape as the mirror, only larger (at least 5 inches on each side extra).
- Measure out 4 pieces of wood to frame the wood base with the mirror on it. Make them about 5-10 inches wide depending on how deep you would like your shadow box to be.
- Take the bottom piece of the frame and drill 2 large holes 2 inches apart with a wholesaw to place lights in.
- Attach all the frame pieces with glue, then reinforce them with a staple gun.
- Iron on edge-banding to smooth off the rough edges. Sand off any extra edge-banding.
- Attach the frame to the wood base with the mirror using glue, then reinforcing with a staple gun.
- Stain it.
- Fill the two large holes on the bottom part of the frame with small lights to illuminate your shadow box.
- Add an object of your choice, such as a tree branch, in the middle so it is reflected and illuminated.
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