Build Light Box Picture Frame

When complete the glass picture and backing will be flush with the outer frame.

Build light box picture frame.

Lay the inner frame on top this to raise the inner frame up and create the offset that will be needed when the outer frame is attached. You will need 2 boards cut 41 1 4 and 2 boards cut to 26 3 4 to create the frame i used my kreg pocket hole jig and kreg pocket hole screws. Clamp each joint to secure. Step 1 prep frame remove.

Print photos to 4 1 2 inch square a bit larger than the mat opening. Remove the back shadowbox liner and any other materials besides the glass. Align the four outer trim pieces you previously cut. Lighted movie poster box building the box to create the box i used 1 4 oak boards actual is 3 4 x 3 1 2 which can be purchased at both of the big box stores.

Clamp the acrylic pieces onto the frame and drill through the acrylic to secure to the frame with screws. Things you ll need photo frame milk crate corded light socket or work light zip ties cardboard strapping tape waxed paper glue. To keep things simple i use. Trim excess paper from.

With all the parts cut down to size it s time to assemble. Easiest way to get the mirror back is to put mirroring foil on the paper that is already in the. Created with wondershare filmora. How to create a light up shadowbox picture frame prep frame.

After all the frames are made up you should now have 6 frames and one opening frame along with. So that the frame will be flat on the wall you need to make a notch for the battery case. Cut 2 by 4 s and attach with screws to make a. Cut the sheet of acrylic into two matching rectangular pieces.

How to build a photo light box step 1. Sandwich photos between the two pieces of acrylic.