How Do You Hang A Shadow Box?
Shadow boxes add dimension and depth to artwork and small display items. They’re often used to display vacation pictures, awards and collages. Hanging a shadow box requires a bit of planning because they can be heavy. To do the job properly you must consider the weight of the box and the type of wall you will be hanging it on. Use anchors for support and you won’t have to worry about your shadow box falling or ruining your wall. Weigh the shadow box by weighing yourself on a bathroom scale, then weighing yourself holding the box. Subtract the difference to get the weight of the box. Hold the box up where you want to hang it on the wall. Keep it straight by placing a level on top. Draw a line from one corner of the box to the other with a pencil. Measure the distance between the center points of the hanging hooks. Also measure the distance from each hooks to the edges and from the top of the box to the center point of each hook. Mark your measurements on the wall. Drill holes for the ho
