bananamankevin
Sitting Out
I wanted a way to store my chips safely while still being able to enjoy them when they’re not in play. I originally picked up an acrylic case, but it felt more like storage than a display.
Then I found these shadow boxes at a yard sale for cheap—similar ones seem to run around ~$30 on Amazon. They weren’t deep enough for standard chip racks, so I 3D-printed some simple black trays, elongated to fit the cases. FYI standard-size version available on makerworld are sized perfectly for the aluminum chip cases that often come with sets.
For a low-cost project, I’m really happy with how it came together. The chips are organized, protected, and actually visible now—plus the black trays make the colors pop nicely. A fun little upgrade for anyone who has more chips than table time.
Then I found these shadow boxes at a yard sale for cheap—similar ones seem to run around ~$30 on Amazon. They weren’t deep enough for standard chip racks, so I 3D-printed some simple black trays, elongated to fit the cases. FYI standard-size version available on makerworld are sized perfectly for the aluminum chip cases that often come with sets.
For a low-cost project, I’m really happy with how it came together. The chips are organized, protected, and actually visible now—plus the black trays make the colors pop nicely. A fun little upgrade for anyone who has more chips than table time.
