How Do You Make An Insect Display Case?
Making an insect display case is an important part of the whole bug collection and identification project, usually done in grade school. There are materials readily available to construct yours easily within an hour or two, depending on how intricate your collection is and how much description you will be adding. This is a fun project for kids to do on a weekend. Here are the basics for getting your insect display case ready for presentation. Step 1 Measure the inside of your shadow box. It can be a small 4 by 6 inch box or as large as a 16 by 20 inch shadow box, depending on how many insects you have to display. Use this measurement to cut the foam board. Step 2 Cut a piece of felt – whatever color you choose, to be 1 inch wider on each side than the foam board. Wrap the felt over one side of the foam board. Adhere it to the back of the foam board with the hot glue. Fold the corners neatly, clipping out extra felt on the corners to reduce bulk. Glue the felt-covered foam board to the
