Box diorama ideas

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When we think of professional crafts, it often tends to involve fancy tools and materials. But don't underestimate the potential of a simple, empty cardboard box! The good old childhood favorite craft of making shoebox dioramas is a fun one to revisit as a more seasoned crafter and take to the next level. What miniature world would you build in a box? Visit the article to get your imagination started, and pick up some tips and tricks!

Andy Acres' hand-crafted shadow boxes are inspired by the art of storytelling. Each enchanting model depicts eerie, abandoned scenes in miniature scale.

Ornate jewelry boxes set the stage for tiny painted scenes filled with nearly-microscopic human figurines. The boxes are meticulously crafted by Canadian-Trinidadian artist Talwst, who uses mixed media to explore the narrative of art history in combination with elements of contrasting cultures. Although his vintage boxes may cast an ancient light on the scene, the boxes encapsulate a present day cultural commentary through their arrangements. Talwst works out of his studio in Toronto…

Musings from a Scottish maker of wooden art and other things

Making a diorama is actually a fun project for students. It’s a way to encourage the creativity they have. There are plenty of diorama ideas you can try to

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