What is the difference between a shadow box frame and a deep box frame?
Our standard Box Frames (also known as Deep Box Frames) are 24mm deep. They have the classic box frame design, with a larger front panel in front of a smaller box section. Shadow Box Frames are 30mm deep, giving you more display space. They include a mount and have a modern, flat-sided design.
What sizes do shadow box frames come in?
If you’re giving the shadow box as a gift, or you don’t know the dimensions of the artwork, choose a common shadow box measurement such as 10 by 10 inches (25 by 25 cm), 11 by 14 inches (28 by 36 cm), or 12 by 12 inches (30 by 30 cm).
What is a shadow box frame?
Shadowboxes represent a specific type of framing where an object is enclosed in a dimensional frame creating a striking display as well as an enclosed preservation environment for the object.
How deep is a shadow box frame?
A standard depth of a shadow box frame is 3/4 inch.
Do shadow boxes have glass?
How Shadow Boxes Work. A shadow box can be made of wood and has a glass-front so you can see the items that you’ll store inside it. The glass is fixed into place so to store objects inside the box you’ll unscrew the back.
How do you make a simple shadow box?
How to Make a Shadow Box
- Cut out the back panel of your shadowbox. Set the glass from your picture frame aside and discard the back of the frame.
- Cut the wooden edges.
- Glue down the sides of your shadowbox.
- Nail your frame to your back panel.
- Paint your shadowbox.
- Add the front of your shadowbox.
Why do they call it a shadow box?
History. Military shadow boxes were originally simple boxes in which sailors retiring from shipboard service carried their belongings ashore. By carrying his belongings, a metaphorical “shadow” of himself, enclosed within the box he could ensure he would touch land before his “shadow”.
What do you put in a shadow box frame?
Collage Shadow Box Gather a few special bits of paper (think: movie tickets, greeting cards, or photo strips) into one neatly arranged collage, then place into a painted wooden shadow box. Add a patterned background (scrapbook paper works well) for an eye-catching wall display.
How big is a 10×10 shadow box?
4.5″ (11.43 cm) outer depth, 3.5″ (8.89 cm) working depth.