Turn an iron on low heat and iron the white silk fabric on top of an ironing board. Spread the silk out onto a flat work surface to keep it smooth until you are ready to use it.
Remove the glass from a plain wooden picture frame.
Turn the frame face down on the flat work space.
Spread the white silk into the middle of the frame.
Staple the silk along one of the edges just inside the frame.
Pull the silk taut and insert staples along the opposite edge of the frame.
Staple the silk along the other two edges of the frame.
Prop up the frame in front of a light source and have someone control a shadow puppet behind the frame to test the display. Ideally, you should see a crisp, clean silhouette of the puppet. The puppeteer should remain hidden.