Shadow Box Framing in Los Angeles & West Hollywood
Frame Beverly creates custom shadow boxes in Los Angeles and West Hollywood for dimensional objects, collections, keepsakes, memorabilia, awards, textiles, and other items that cannot be framed like flat artwork.
Unlike a standard picture frame, a shadow box provides additional interior depth so objects can be securely positioned without being compressed against the glazing. The depth, backing, mounting method, frame, and layout are designed around the actual objects being displayed.
Bring your pieces to our Beverly Boulevard frame shop and we can determine the depth and presentation needed for a finished display that feels intentional rather than crowded.
What Can Be Shadow Box Framed?
Shadow boxes can accommodate objects that are too thick, dimensional, irregular, or layered for conventional framing.
Common shadow box projects include:
Medals, ribbons and awards
Small collectibles
Clothing and textiles
Baby and childhood keepsakes
Travel souvenirs
Military memorabilia
Musical and performance memorabilia
Personal mementos
Pins, patches and badges
Multiple objects arranged as a collection
Dimensional artwork
mixed-media pieces
The layout can be designed around one important object or a group of related pieces.
Designing a Shadow Box Around the Object
The interior depth of a shadow box is determined by the objects themselves. A medal collection may require relatively little depth, while textiles, sculptures, sporting objects, or layered memorabilia may require considerably more room.
The design can also incorporate:
Custom frame moulding
Fabric or decorative backing
Matting and layered borders
Interior spacers
Multiple objects at different positions
UV-filtering glazing
The goal is not simply to place everything inside a deep frame. Spacing, hierarchy, scale, and alignment matter, particularly when several items are being presented together.
Secure Mounting for Dimensional Objects
Objects inside a shadow box need to remain securely positioned while still looking natural.
How an item is mounted depends on its shape, weight, material, condition, and whether future removal is important. Textiles require a different approach from medals, wood objects, metal pieces, photographs, or irregular collectibles.
For valuable, sentimental, or irreplaceable objects, we can also consider mounting approaches that minimize unnecessary alteration to the item.
How a Custom Shadow Box Comes Together
The objects determine the design. Size, depth, weight, shape, and material all affect how a shadow box should be built and how each piece can be securely displayed.
Bring the items to Frame Beverly at 8109 Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles, near West Hollywood. We can lay out the pieces, compare frame and backing options, determine the depth needed, and design the shadow box around the actual collection.
Shadow Box Framing FAQs
How deep can a custom shadow box be?
There is no single standard depth. The required depth depends on the thickness of the objects being framed and the amount of space needed between the objects and glazing. The shadow box can be designed around the particular items.
Can several objects be displayed in one shadow box?
Yes. Multiple objects can be arranged together to create one cohesive display. Their relative size, importance, spacing, and visual balance should be considered when designing the layout.
Does the object have to be permanently glued into the shadow box?
No. Mounting methods vary depending on the material, weight, shape, and value of the item. For sentimental or valuable objects, avoiding unnecessarily permanent alteration can be an important consideration.
Can fabric or clothing be shadow box framed?
Yes. Textiles, garments, patches, and other fabric items can often be displayed in a shadow box. The mounting and depth should be selected around the particular item rather than compressing it flat.
Can photographs and documents be included with dimensional objects?
Yes. Photographs, certificates, letters, plaques, and other flat materials can be incorporated into the same display as three-dimensional objects when the layout is designed to accommodate both.
How much does custom shadow box framing cost?
Pricing depends heavily on the size and depth of the finished frame, moulding, glazing, backing, number of objects, and complexity of mounting. Bring the objects to Frame Beverly so the project can be evaluated accurately.
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