Place to buy a shadow box?

Question

My lil boy is 4 and just finished his first season of soccer. I want this memory cherished. And I was thinking a getting a shadow box and putting his soccer tshirt, his medal and his team pic in it. But everywhere I look i either cant find a shadow box or if i do its extremely expensive. So can anyone tell me a goood place to buy one that isnt really expensive. I mean, i know they arent really cheap, but I am not looking to go broke buying one either. Help !!!

Answer 1

You can make your own by purchasing 2 identical picture frames(try to find ones with flat fronts and very plain) and remove the cardboard backing and the glass "points" from the back of one frame. On the other frame give the surface a quick sand to remove wax and give it a "tooth" to hold glue. Glue the other frame right on top of the sanded frame with wood glue and allow to dry overnight. Remove the backing of the bottom frame and cover with fabric or decorative paper ( you might want to use the shirt as the backdrop ) and replace in the frame using the glass points to hold it in then arrange the other elements inside your new shadow box. Another alternative would be to buy a very large unfinished wooden tray with deep edges from the craft store and paint it in the team colors and after arranging your elements inside cover the front with a piece of plexiglass and attach with construction adhesive. Cover the glued areas with some decorative trim or braid.

Answer 2

Try a Craft store like Hobby Lobby or Michael's.

Answer 3

I have seen them in Michaels crafts. But if you save the coupon in the sunday paper michaels allways a 40% off purchase. Unless a art supply cataloge company like Dick Blick .. I would save the coupon at michaels .. and go there.

Answer 4

a craft store is a good place to start.