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My sister married a great guy in a Greek Orthodox church.
She wanted me to make a shadow box for the "crowns" used in the ceremony.
Nothing earth shattering in the construction. Since she intended to paint the box (gasp!) I didn't have to worry about any kind of exotic wood, I believe I just used pine and used several coats of latex primer sanded nicely.
And a few coats of poly for protection.

The fun thing is that I did have a bunch of trim laying around in a "Greek Key" pattern, which she thought was super… get it, Greek Key for a Greek wedding? I am so clever! I also used a reusable stencil with a floral pattern and etching cream to put a nice design in the corners of the glass. I am always amazed at how simple this process is and what a dramatic effect is provides. I have a guy in the neighborhood with an auto-glass shop, but he also cuts custom pieces of glass (and mirror) for a really great price.

I really wish my sis didn't want this project painted as it always looks cheap to me, but the customer is always right! I'm not actually a big staining guy either as I would just as soon use some kind of really nice wood.

I just wanted to get some of my projects up that I haven't had a chance to list. Thanks for looking guys.

ANYBODY KNOW WHY THE PICTURES ARE SIDEWAYS???

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Probably how you took the picture to begin with, and not corrected in your collection?

Paint is appropriate here unless you used some aged stain with white tones?

Customer is always right. You could have made another with whatever finish you like? LOL!
 

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Very nice job. Well done.
 

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The shadow box came out great. I like the edge detail. Man you've been busy.
 

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Very classy. You should be able to turn your pics by right clicking the mouse on the picture in your computer.
 

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I'll give it a try Roger!
 
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