Shadow Box Ideas & Inspiration

From your first shadow box to your fiftieth, there is always something new to learn. Our blog is where we share the tips, tricks, and creative ideas we have picked up from years of building shadow boxes by hand. Think of it as friendly advice from the people who do this every day.

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How to Display a Graduation Tassel Inside a Diploma Frame

A graduation tassel paired with a diploma in a shadow box reads as a complete achievement display. Here is how to mount the tassel without crushing it.

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How to Frame a Sports Jersey: The Complete Guide

Framing a jersey is a real engineering decision. Glass or acrylic, form or no form, fold or full layout. Here is what works at every size and budget.

Glass vs Acrylic for Jersey Shadow Boxes: When Each Wins

Glass works for jersey shadow boxes up to 24x36. Acrylic is the right call beyond that. Here is why size, weight, and shipping change the answer.

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Military Medal Shadow Boxes: Layout, Ribbon Racks, and the Rules

A military medal shadow box is a record. Ribbon order matters. Layout matters. Here is how each branch arranges medals and how to build the case correctly.

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Pet Memorial Shadow Box: How to Include a Collar, Paw Print, or Hair Lock

A pet memorial shadow box holds the things you keep when they go. Here is how to design one that includes a collar, paw print, photograph, and hair lock without losing them.

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Framing Three-Dimensional Keepsakes: Instruments, Antiques, Found Objects

Three-dimensional objects need shadow box construction with the right depth, mounting, and glazing. Here is the complete guide for unusual keepsakes.