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What is a box frame?
What is a Box Frame? A box frame is like any other picture frame, except there is a larger gap between the backing and the glass, meaning you can frame 3D objects. Our box frames come in a selection of depths and styles.
What is the purpose of a shadow box?
Also known as a glass-enclosed display case, a well-made shadow box makes an excellent home for historic memorabilia, personal awards, art, or sentimental objects. These enclosures are ideal for protecting precious heirlooms or keepsakes from being affected by air, dust, humidity, or damage.
What is shadow box display?
A shadow box is an enclosed glass-front display case containing an object or objects presented in a thematic grouping with artistic or personal significance. The grouping of the objects and the depth effect created by their relative heights from the backing creates a dramatic visual result.
Is a box a frame structure?
Box frame construction, also called cellular framing, or cross-wall construction, method of building with concrete in which individual cells, or rooms, are set horizontally and vertically together to create an overall structural frame.
Whats the difference between a box frame and a shadow box frame?
Our standard Box Frames (also known as Deep Box Frames) are 24mm deep. They have the classic box frame design, with a larger front panel in front of a smaller box section. Shadow Box Frames are 30mm deep, giving you more display space. They include a mount and have a modern, flat-sided design.
How does a shadow box work?
A shadow box is basically a glorified picture frame. While in a real picture frame you are framing a photo or canvas art or a print, the shadow box allows you to frame any three-dimensional item. This option is great to display anything you feel fond of and that you want to feature in your home decor.
How do you get things to stay in a shadow box?
Here are mounting options to secure items in a shadow box frame.
- Glue. You can glue the back of the item directly onto the mounting board or the backing of the shadowbox frame.
- Poster putty. For light items, poster putty can work.
- Shelves.
- Invisible thread and decorative cloth.
- Pegboard and twist ties.