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Can you put a sports jersey in a regular frame?

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Either a regular frame or a shadowbox frame will work. You’ll need to use a foam backing board to secure the jersey in place if you choose a standard frame.

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How do you make a shadow box with shelves?

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You’ll need to cut strips of wood that are the same depth of the walls of the shadowbox and slightly narrower, so that they fit perfectly inside. Subtract the thickness of the side boards from the width of the frame to calculate the right length. You can attach them in place with wood glue.

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How do you make a shadow box frame from cardboard?

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The process is similar to the way you’d make a shadow box from wood. Cut pieces of cardboard to form the sides and back of the frame and glue them together with hot glue or craft glue. You can also make a flat frame to cover the edges of the shadowbox. To create a more finished look, cover the shadowbox with colorful tissue paper or some other decorative material using a decoupage glue, such as ModPodge.

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On average, how large are most shadow boxes?

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They can be as small as a ring box or large enough to cover a wall. Common sizes are 8x10-12x16. The biggest thing to remember with a shadow box is that you should fit the box to the item(s), not vice versa.

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How do I add a glass front to a shadow box?

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You can buy a picture frame and some hinges from your local art supply store. Then, simply attach them to the shadow box you made.

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If I am using an old picture frame as the front of the shadow box, how do I attach it to the box?

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Go to Lowe's and get hinges. I got a 2 pack of some nice looking ones for like $3. They just screw in. But make sure the screws aren't too long and that it is able to hold the frame.

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Step one of part two shows nails hammered into the outside edges. These disappear in step two where you sand the edges. How do you keep the edge neat with nails in it?

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Countersink the screws or nails and fill in the indents with wood filler.

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What do I do with the glass front?

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Put the back of the object in first, then place the glass on top. Add the rest, but make sure the glass is straight at all times.

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I am building a display case with a hinged glass door. How do I hold the glass in place safely?

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Hot glue or clear silicone the frame and press the glass into it. Let it dry. Remove any excess.

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Does a shadow box need to have a glass front?

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No, it's up to you.

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