Shadow Box Framing in Somerset, NJ
Built on Shirley Avenue for Jerseys, Medals, Keepsakes, and Heirlooms
Custom shadow boxes for jerseys, medals, wedding keepsakes, baby items, championship memorabilia, and just about anything with depth. Bring the object to our Somerset showroom at 6 Shirley Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. We will sketch the layout with you, pick the right depth, choose the materials, then build the whole thing in our shop next door.
Shadow boxes are one of the things we make most. Recent jobs include autographed Yankees and Lakers jerseys, military service medals from every branch, championship belts, Masters memorabilia, preserved wedding bouquets, and family heirlooms a customer's grandmother saved for forty years. Standard turnaround runs 3-5 business days. Rush builds for graduations, weddings, retirements, and memorial services if you tell us the date.
Somerset residents trust CustomPictureFrames.com for shadow box framing. Located in Somerset, NJ, we serve Somerset and surrounding areas with custom-cut frames in any size, non-glare acrylic glazing, and 3-5 business days turnaround on standard orders. Shadow box depths run from 1 inch to 4 inches to fit jerseys, medals, christening gowns, military insignia, and three-dimensional keepsakes. Suede or fabric-wrapped backers and pin mounts hold heavy items securely. Local pickup at our frame shop is available by appointment for customers who prefer to skip shipping. Open the frame designer to enter your exact dimensions.
Start your shadow box design here. Walk in to finish, or order online for free local pickup.
The live shadow box designer is ready. Choose Custom Picture Frames, Shadow Boxes, or Canvas Frames, enter your exact dimensions, depth, frame style, and mat preferences, see live pricing, then walk in to finish at our Somerset showroom.
Open the Frame DesignerWhat Makes Shadow Box Framing Different
A regular picture frame sits about an inch deep around something flat. A shadow box is built around an object that has volume, so every design choice changes. Four things drive the build, and we will walk through each one with you at the showroom.
Depth
A flat jersey sits in 3/4 to 1 inch. A signed baseball or hockey puck needs 2. A helmet, folded flag, or trophy can push past 3. We measure your piece in person so the box fits without crushing anything or leaving awkward air around it.
Mounting
Pins weaken fibers. Hot glue stains. Hooks bend over time. For pieces that matter we use archival, reversible methods that hold the object steady for decades and let it come out clean if you ever need to take it back out.
Glazing
Clear framer's grade acrylic standard on every shadow box. On a deep box, clear glazing stays sharp edge to edge across the full depth of the display.
Materials
Linen, suede, velvet, or paper backgrounds. Mat layering for depth. Engraved nameplates and embedded photos when the story matters as much as the object. Color picks that frame the piece without competing with it.
A shadow box is usually built around something that cannot be replaced. The quality of the build is the difference between a display that lasts decades and one that shows damage in a few years.
What Our Somerset Customers Bring In
A short list of what walks through our door most weeks. The categories overlap a lot, and most people are not 100% sure what they want when they show up. That is fine. We figure it out together at the layout table.
Sports jerseys
Football, hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer. Pro, college, and youth. Single jerseys or paired displays with helmets, caps, signed balls, and rings. Autographs mounted so the signature never touches the glass.
Military & service
Service medals on regulation backgrounds. Folded flags from military funerals with citation displays. Combat patches, unit insignia, branch emblems. Retirement and memorial pieces for veterans.
Weddings & anniversaries
Preserved bouquets, garters, boutonnieres. Invitations and programs. First-dance photos paired with lyrics. Gown sections framed beside the marriage license. Layered anniversary updates years later.
Baby & family
First shoes. Christening gowns. Baptism candles. Hospital ID bracelets and ultrasound prints. First haircut locks. Grandparent heirlooms passed to grandkids with the lineage built into the display.
Memorial tributes
Jewelry, eyeglasses, watches, photos, and personal objects from a loved one who has passed. We slow these projects down so the design honors the person without overwhelming the viewer.
Collectibles
Hall of Fame caps. Signed bats and balls. Game-used equipment. Race medals from marathons and triathlons. Championship rings beside the event photo.
Concert & music
Signed vinyl and album covers. Tour posters and tickets. Backstage passes and credentials. Signed instruments from notable performers.
If it is three-dimensional and matters to you, bring it in. We have built shadow boxes around everything from a single baby tooth to a full Marine Corps dress uniform. There is almost always a way to do it.
Why Somerset Customers Choose Our Shop
We are the only frame shop in Somerset that makes the actual frame on-site. Most shops in the region order a finished frame from a wholesaler and then assemble your matting and mounting around it. Our on-site production facility cuts, joins, and finishes the moulding to whatever size and depth your piece needs.
That difference shows up most on shadow boxes, since shadow box depth is rarely a stock size. A 16x20 box at 3 inches deep with a specific moulding profile would be a custom order at most shops and take 3 to 4 weeks. We make it in our building, usually within 3-5 business days.
Our showroom moulding selection includes profiles picked specifically for shadow box work, from minimalist matte black for modern displays to gold leaf for military and academic pieces. Mat board colors, linen and suede backings, and the three glazing tiers are all out on the table in real light, so you can compare materials before you commit.
Shadow box consultations get longer time blocks than standard framing. A jersey walk-in usually runs 20 to 30 minutes. A military service display or memorial piece can take 45 minutes to an hour. Book ahead if you want a dedicated slot without other customers around.
For valuable or fragile pieces we will loop in a conservator or appraiser when it makes sense. The frame is the last step in preserving the object. We want every step before it done right too.
How Shadow Box Framing Works at Our Somerset Shop
Every shadow box is designed and quoted in person after we see the object. Depth requirements, mounting complexity, glazing choices, and background materials all affect what your specific build looks like and what it costs. We do not quote shadow box projects blind because the wrong assumptions on any of those decisions would mean an inaccurate quote.
Use the designer above to configure a shadow box with your specific dimensions, depth, frame style, and mat preferences. The designer calculates real-time pricing as you build, so you can see exactly what your configuration costs before you commit. Walk in or ship the object for the in-person consultation that finalizes mounting decisions and material choices.
Process & timing
Walk in any weekday between 9am and 4pm, or book an evening or Saturday slot for complex projects. We discuss layout and materials, write up a quote and timeline, and you approve the design before we build. Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Rush builds for graduations, weddings, retirements, and memorial services available when you book ahead.
Payment
Cash, check, and all major credit cards. 50% deposit on larger orders. Balance due when you pick up the finished piece.
Recent Autographed Shadow Boxes from Our Somerset Shop
A sampling of recent autographed jersey, championship belt, vinyl record, and Masters memorabilia shadow boxes built in our Somerset, NJ facility. Each one was designed in person, mounted with archival techniques, and finished with the moulding and glazing chosen by the customer.
Shadow Box Framing for Central New Jersey
Our shop at 6 Shirley Avenue sits just off Easton Avenue (Route 527), with easy access from Route 287 and Route 27. Most central NJ customers reach us in 30 minutes or less.
For autographed jerseys, championship pieces, and valuable memorabilia, most customers would rather drive than ship. Safer for the object. Faster for the project. Walk in any weekday, or book an evening or Saturday slot for a quieter session.
Call 1 (800) 916-8770 to talk through your project before you make the trip.
Common Questions About Shadow Box Framing in Somerset, NJ
What size shadow box do I need for my jersey?
Can I bring an autographed jersey to your Somerset shop?
Do you frame military medals and service memorabilia?
How long does a shadow box take to build?
Can I see the design before you build it?
Do you handle large or oversized shadow boxes?
What if my object is fragile or valuable?
Can you ship a finished shadow box?
Ready to Design Your Shadow Box?
Walk in: 6 Shirley Avenue, Somerset NJ 08873. Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Free parking in front. Bring the object you want to display.
Book a consultation: Evening and Saturday appointments available for complex projects. Reserve a time.
Design online: Start designing your shadow box now with our interactive designer above. We complete production at our Somerset facility, and you can pick up locally or have it shipped.
Questions before you visit? Call 1 (800) 916-8770 Monday through Friday.