Journal entry for August 18, 2001

Today's summary: Maple shadowbox, photos (sort of).

Finally got some photos!

As an example, here is the 12 by 12 by 3 inch shadowbox with an 8 inch butterfly sculpture. (I dummied up these photos digitally so it looks like one of my bugs is actually in the shadowbox.)

The shadowbox can hang on a wall, lay flat, or stand up on end -- your choice.

Here's the basic description and list of features.

• Light cherry stain with tung oil finish.
• Black velvet lined walls and backdrop.
• Signed specimen label, with Latin name.
• Glass pane to protect artwork -- and fingers.
• "Do not open" warning label on the back.
• Hardboard back panel, with wire for hanging.
• Feet on the back to protect the wall.
• Other colors of stain available as a custom order, just ask.

I found a place that sells adhesive-backed velvet... it's used to line the inside of telescopes, so, I figure it'll definitely give me the light-eating look I want.

The first ever shadowbox (before this one) will always have a special place in my heart, because I worked on it with my Dad. Not to mention it was the first group shadowbox, too... and my first really serious collectors have it...