In the last months I have been making shadow boxes in different sizes, varying number of layers, with LED light or paper in different colors. Very popular gifts for when my children are invited to birthday parties.
Because I love these boxes and use Gallery - Boxes.py I wanted to share my work process.
I tested different box designs and endet up with a simple box with flex at the edges and an extra frame in the front to cover the finger joints. I used 3 and 4mm plywppd, 2mm acryll, USB LED-strings. 250-300 gr paper.Light diffusing paper as last layer. Designs bought om Etsy.
A very nice share! and fantastic creativity in the designs. One thing I experimented with was engraving the plywood with the shape you see on the outside of the living hinge through all but the last layer on what will be the inside of the design. That way instead of being closed on the inside and the outside stretched, the outside is clean and the inside is compressed.
Edit : Found the images
Thank you for sharing your work process. I am certain it will help many of us. Gratitude also for the file. I can see why your kids might get invited to lots of parties.
Wow that looks really great. I guess I underestimated how precisely you can adjust the depth of a laser cut. It reminds me of boxes made of birch tree bark. I’ll have to try that as well!
Thanks for the warning. My intention is to test the design style with plywood. It only reminded me of the bark design. I’d rather not kindle fire in my forge…
The shadow boxes that you are making are great. The way that you have made the edges of some of the layers ragged looking adds so much drama to your work. You have the technique down. I especially like the diver box.
