How Do You Build Frames For Shadow Boxes?
A shadow box is a wooden box fitted with a decorative front frame similar to a picture frame. Small keepsakes, heirlooms or art can be placed in the shadow box for display. Any basic box can be used for a shadow box, but the most visible element is the frame. You can build a frame yourself in one afternoon; the directions are similar to building a picture frame. Measure your shadow box. Calculate how large your frame needs to be to cover the front of your box. Miter cut four lengths of wood for your frame. Choose wooden molding or cut down larger planks of wood to get the frame width you desire. Measure twice and cut once. Apply wood glue to the ends of the frame lengths and place them in corner clamps to set the frame. Use finishing nails to strengthen the frame. If larger pieces of wood are used, reinforce the joints by attaching small metal brackets to the back side of the frame. Allow glue to cure and countersink the finishing nails with a nail set. This gives a finished look to yo