How to Build a Shadow Box
Equipment
- Miter Saw
- Circular Saw
- Nail Gun
- Router
- Disposable Paint Brush
materials
- 1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Premium Kiln-Dried Square Edge Whitewood
- 1 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Premium Kiln-Dried Square Edge Whitewood
- Handprint 15/32 in. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. Sanded Plywood
- Acrylic sheet
- Wood filler
- Sanding block
- 5/8” nail gun nails
- 2” nail gun nails
- Paint (color of your choice!)
- Small nail tacks
- Liquid Nails
Instructions
- Decide on Box Size & Get Materials
- Cut Wood to Size
- Create inset for Acrylic Panel & Backboard
- Build the box
- Build the Front Frame
- Cut the Acrylic Panel & Backboard
- Attach Backboard to Box Frame
- Paint the Front Frame and Shadow Box
- Attach Acrylic Panel to Front Frame
- Fill the Box
- Attach Front Frame to the box