Retired Air Force veteran Brian Clark builds black walnut memorial shadow boxes for Bad Axe police and service members, honoring their service.

Some may have just a wooden backing, making those shadow boxes better-suited for holding decorations like sand, shells, or corks, instead of objects that need to be held in place with an adhesive.

Shadow boxes, both functional and decorative, are to three-dimensional objects what frames are to paintings. Although often thought of as glass-enclosed display cases for untouchable items, shadow … ...

You can easily create custom name decor at an affordable price by purchasing a shadow box from IKEA. Here's how to bring this DIY to life in just a few steps.