Diy military shadow box. Use it to mount items onto the display board. Rather than stuff the letters way in a drawer or some secret place you have to retrieve every time build this perfect shadow box. Each short side should have two.
This diy military shadow box plan is perfect for displaying letters written to and from your deployed loved one showcasing the love you share with each other. Find this pin and more on diy shadow boxes by jon rinkus. Basic shadow box you need a frame and a shallow box to back it up.
Scissors xacto knife or razor blade. Then after you have the needed frame and backing you will need at a minimum the following to mount your items. To cut the velcro to a specific size for mounting medals ribbons badges.
The box for photographs and medals can be 1 to 2 inches deep you wont need a deeper box because the objects are flat or nearly flat and only the sculpting of a medal or a beribboned bar has any depth to it. As i painted alongside where he sat i listened as he shared stories from his days in vietnam. We will mount your shadow box just the way you designed it.
Jun 13 2020 explore kentandersons board navy shadow box ideas followed by 4311 people on pinterest. Drive a wood screw into each pilot hole. Using a 564 inch bit drill three evenly spaced pilot holes through the back angled slightly into the boxs frame.
Watch it being made here. No matter your branch of service we have everything you need to honor yours or a loved ones military history and service. See more ideas about shadow box military shadow box shadow boxes.
My handmade wood cases display flags medals coins awards pins ribbons and more. Drag and drop your medals ribbon rack insignia patches challenge coins and more. Diy military display shadowbox i watched him as he gathered up his uniform and tucked it under his arm carrying it and his basic training yearbook over to the couch for us to see.
This military shadow box is made of oak and is of solid construction. Each long side should have three holes. American made display boxes for americas finest volunteers.
Because the glass in this box is fixed in place you get to the inside by unscrewing the back.