What companies make custom shadow boxes?

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:50:28 -0400

Extended family has a WWII era Navy pilot and they want to create something for him. I told them about a shadow box and they think it would be perfect. Any recommendations for companies that will create this with the proper records and we send the personal memorabilia?

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2023 10:47 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:47:31 -0400

In my opinion, browsing Etsy is a good place to start. Many of my friends over the years developed great talent as they pursued their hobbies off duty. Etsy is an easy platform for them to market themselves (though Etsy does take a big cut of their profit).

My favorite stuff, whether a shadow box or something else, has always been from locals in whatever area I was stationed at.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Apr 28 at 2023 12:31 PM

Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:31:16 -0400

If you are near a base that has a wood hobby shop, they usually have someone in their that works there that can make you one. This is mine and I had it made for me and I asked a Lt in my unit where I was retiring from to put the memorabilia in it however she felt fit to do so. I paid for the box and it wasn't to expensive. Also sometimes Michaels and Hobby Lobby have some nice ones as well...but you just have to get lucky whenthey have them.

Response by Maj John Bell made Apr 28 at 2023 5:47 PM

Maj John Bell — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:47:06 -0400

There are a bunch on Amazon.

Check with your local VFW or American Legion Hall. It's almost a dead certainty that someone there is a skilled wood worker and would be glad to do it.