How Do You Make Military Shadow Boxes?
If you want to make a special gift for your military woman or man, then consider making them a shadow box. Shadow boxes allow you to hang your box full of memories and mementos on the wall instead of keeping them hidden away in a box. Making one for a military member will require knowing exactly what all the medals, badges and insignias mean. Certain medals hold a higher honor than others do, so you want to make sure that you display these higher in the shadow box. Choose an appropriately sized shadow box. If you have many items, you need to consider ensuring you will have enough space to display them. Craft stores sell museum-quality shadow boxes that guarantee prevention of deterioration. Collect the materials you wish to display. These items can include medals, badges, patches, ribbons and photographs. Make sure the items are clear of dirt and debris. This will ensure the items are pristine when placed in the shadow box. Lay all of the items out and determine an order. You do not wa
