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Shadow boxes are a
great way to display "dimensional art". There are 2 basic ways of
displaying these dimensional pieces...a SHADOW BOX frame and an ACRYLIC
BOX DESIGN. We will discuss options for the shadow box on this
page.
Please see "Acrylic Boxes" to get other ideas.
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See our "Shadow Box Related" past projects here.
The piece above
right (and discussed on this page) is called a Ukelin. It's kind
of a
cross-breed between a Ukulele and a Violin. It is owned (but not
operated) by
a very nice gal named Lynice. She brought this piece in for
framing
with no set layout in mind.
Thanks to some
foresight, had also brought along some related items (always include
related items!!!) that went nicely around her instrument and added to
the visual impact & antique qualities of the piece.
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Anyway, a frame was chosen that was in keeping with the "antique" nature of the project. It allowed for about 3.5" of space of workable area. |
Shown below, the sides of the frame were
lined with a coordinating mat board that serves 3 purposes.
First, it looks good (you see the inside
sides of most shadowboxes).
Secondly, these sides are used to hold the
glazing "up front" and off the item(s).
Thirdly, if properly designed, the sides
give a "resting place" for the backboard (see left picture...
the red
part on the bottom will touch the face of the backboard).
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The sheet music was manipulated so that it had some dimension and the some of the other items were "deckled" (torn around the edges) or burned to add some "zing. "ZING" is important. The bow was attached with fishing wire and the piece was ready for framing. |
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A very nice
piece Retail Approx.
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from metal frames. Here's a view of a metal profile
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Other Shadow Boxes...
click here
for close-up on above
Jersey shadowbox showing blue suede sides.
This was a cool piece.
Ken Swearingen (then Pomona FD) was given this piece at his
retirement ceremony.
It featured his actual gloves holding a gold plaque describing his
years of service, and an actual fire hose.
A frame base was made that fit an acrylic box that kept everything safe.
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This was a full size Japanese Wedding Kimono framed in an acrylic box. The kimono actually hung on a 1.5" thick acrylic rod that protruded through the sides of the box. It had a white 100% silk background and measured approx. 70" X 50". Retail $1900 |
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Gun shadowbox with a 3.5" deep frame and red felt sides & backing. A gold engraved title plaque was raised off the background...and note the custom made acrylic "gun holder" used to support the piece. OUTSTANDING
DISPLAY Retail $290 |
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Collection of an "honored & remembered" policeman from the past. Wood shadowbox featuring his wares, photo & card. Note the custom gun holders (grip & barrel). Retail $ 320 |
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This is a 6" deep ornate shadowbox with lined sides and a matching backboard. It features 2 different masks and an engraved plaque "Logan" (the artists name). Approx. 14 X 26 O.D. Retail $325 |
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& Accommodations Acrylic box design
featuring a tribute to a retiring hero. 26" X 42" O.D. Retail $
525 |
ETC...
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