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QuestionCan you put a sports jersey in a regular frame?
wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerEither 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. -
QuestionHow do you make a shadow box with shelves?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou’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. -
QuestionHow do you make a shadow box frame from cardboard?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerThe 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. -
QuestionOn average, how large are most shadow boxes?
Community AnswerThey 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. -
QuestionHow do I add a glass front to a shadow box?
Community AnswerYou 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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QuestionIf I am using an old picture frame as the front of the shadow box, how do I attach it to the box?
Community AnswerGo 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. -
QuestionStep 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?
Community AnswerCountersink the screws or nails and fill in the indents with wood filler.
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QuestionWhat do I do with the glass front?
Community AnswerPut 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. -
QuestionI am building a display case with a hinged glass door. How do I hold the glass in place safely?
Community AnswerHot glue or clear silicone the frame and press the glass into it. Let it dry. Remove any excess.
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QuestionDoes a shadow box need to have a glass front?
Community AnswerNo, it's up to you.
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