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Project Description:
The shadow box continues to be a form I use often in my
3D paper designs. This tutorial is for any of the 4 layer
shadow boxes. I photographed the Birds on a Wire shadow
box as I made the tutorial but you can also use this for other
designs as well. More will be coming!
Supplies Needed:
Birds on a wire
Robins in Branches
Helpful Hints:
For the Silhouette: The SVG files from this site will
need to be turned into cutting files. Click here for
detailed steps on how to use SVG files on your
Silhouette. http://www.3dcuts.com/tutorial-upload-
svg-silhouette
For Cricut Explore: Here is a guide for importing into
Cricut Design Space. http://www.3dcuts.com/tutorial-
adding-3dcuts-files-to-cricut
6. Add embellishments.
8. An aside on spacers.
Fold the bottom strip over the top, back and forth
creating the zig-zag paper spring.
When it is the proper depth for your shadow box, add
a glue dot to seal the end and cut the long remaining
strips of paper off thus creating a little spring.
I added Scor Tape to all four edges of frame I slide frame 1 over 4. I reached in to each side, peeled off the
1 but didn't peel the covering until the covering and pressed to adhere.