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HOW TO MAKE A SNAZZY DIY SHADOWBOX

by Jessica Brush photos by Matt Petricone

September 08, 2016



how to make a snazzy

DIY Shadowbox

with Catskill Art and Office Supply’s Eugenia Ballard

Saving trinkets from your travels and special occasions is an easy way to hold onto memories and share them with others. Whether inherited from grandparents or discovered at vintage shops, keepsakes help us tell our stories. You can avoid losing or forgetting about your treasures by displaying them in decorative DIY shadowboxes.

Eugenia Ballard, a framer with Catskill Art and Office Supply, shows us how. Here, she pieces together a 1960s-themed vacation montage using local items and old maps.

 

Do it yourself:

  • 1First, pick a frame that is deep enough to hold all of your items. Catskill Art Supply carries many options; just ask the pros for some assistance.
  • 2Next, create a background by adhering a map to a peel-and-stick foam core. You can also use fabric, matte board, silk, linen, or even leather. Use the glass from the front of the frame as a template to shape and cut the background to the exact size needed.
  • 3It’s time to decide item placement. Remember, keeping everything three-dimensional makes for a more interesting display. Add dimension to photos by gluing them to foam core.
  • 4If an item is too precious for glue, a poly bag is a nice alternative. Catskill Art Supply sells them in various sizes ranging from bookmark-sized to movie poster-sized. Velcro is another option, especially if you would like to remove items or switch them out at a later time.
  • 5Next, make some fillets using leftover map and foam core. Measure and cut the map, then clean the glass and place it in the frame. Glue the fillets to the inside, as shown.

 

  • 6Gently put the board on the back of the frame. Use Point driver or glaziers points to secure frame backing.
  • 7It is important to create a dust cover for the back of the frame for protection. Eugenia uses double-sided tape and an extra map, measured to size.
  • 8Lastly, it’s time to make the hanging wire. Measure about 1/3 of the way down the back, then use an awl and hammer to make a small hole in the wood for a screw. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, attach a D-ring to either side and put the wire through.
  • 9You can also add bump-ons at the bottom of the frame for further wall protection. For a piece this large, Eugenia suggests two more hooks on the frame to keep it stable on the wall.

Catskill Art Supply has been selling quality art materials, office supplies, greeting cards, novelty gifts, maps, and carefully selected accessories for over 37 years. They also provide services like custom picture framing, graphic design, and copy shop output. All three locations—in Woodstock, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie—offer custom picture framing,a selection of ready-made frames, and a highly respected staff of professional picture framers.

Catskill art and office supply
328 Wall Street, Kingston
845-331-7780 catskillart.com

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