How to Display Scouting Ribbons & Pins
Scouting is hard work, and after all that work, you want a way to display the accomplishments proudly. There are many options for displaying the merit badges, ribbons and pins, including scrapbooks and plaques. Using a shadow box allows you to avoid the clutter of multiple display boxes. A shadow box showcases the items in a creative and protected arrangement that you can be proud of.
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Things You'll Need
- 16-by-20-inch shadow box with soft velour backing
- Velcro with sticky back
- Badges and Pins
Instructions
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Gather all the items that you want to display.
It may help to organize badges by order of accomplishment or in categories.
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Use the rough side of the Velcro (it usually comes with the two sides separated, use only the one side) and cut it into small pieces that will fit behind the merit badges. If you are displaying pins, you will be able to pin them onto the velour backing.
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Attach the rough-sided Velcro to the badge using the sticky side. This sticky side will be on the back of the rough side.
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Take apart the shadow box frame and begin to attach the pins and merit badges.
Because of the Velcro backing, you should be able to move pieces around. Just set pins in position until you have a final decision on their placement.
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Make a color copy of the sash, if the scout is still using it. This will help you with the placement of other badges.
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Put the shadow box back together.
Place the shadow box upright; this will allow you to see what merit badges will stick. The Velcro backing often takes 24 hours to dry. If it doesn't hold, use glue to secure the Velcro to the merit badge.
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Tips & Warnings
Make color copies of information on the shirt that you will want in your shadow box. This will give you a better idea of what is going to go in the box when the Scout is no longer using his shirt.
Watch for sales at craft stores; often you can get shadow boxes at 40 to 50 percent off.
Do not use glue to attach the badges to the velour backing, unless you are completely sure that you are finished placing items. You might use glue with a pin to make sure the pin does not come unhooked -- again, making sure it is where you want it placed.
References
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