Create racing themed shadow boxes that feature a collection of items in a framed glass display. Race shadow boxes include a variety of "racing" subjects such as running, swimming, offshore boat racing, stock car and Indianapolis 500 Formula One speed racing cars--any activity that requires two or more people competing against each other. These mini museum displays include imaginative, collectible and sentimental racing things and can be very interesting to look at.
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Materials
Choose a racing subject for a themed shadow box. For example, if racing cars is the subject, collect photographs of scenes of cars racing, postcards, stickers, action figures, brochures and small models and metal cars. Racing car magazines provide related pictures that can be cut out and used for the shadow box. Purchase a glass framed shadow box at such stores as Target (see reference below) in a size and shape that will fit your project. The more items to include in the shadow box, the larger the box should be.
Shadow Box Display Ideas
Start with the theme of your collection to select a background for the back of the shadow box. It may be a solid color to complement the subject matter for the collection of items that will be displayed, or it could be a scene. For example, a race car collection could have a scene on the back of the shadow box with viewing stands, part of the raceway and the pit crew where cars stop for refueling and tire replacement. This could either be painted on or a small poster cut to attach to fit add interest. Arrange the items of the themed collection until satisfied. They can rest on small clear, plastic displays in varying heights and sizes or secured to the walls of the shadow box.
A Few Tips
If traveling to a destination where a racing competition will held, purchase items at the souvenir and gift shop to display in the shadow box. Write to the Chamber of Commerce where a racing event will be held and request information and brochures (free). It takes time to collect all the items that will eventually end up in a well-planned shadow box (which is half the fun).
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