How to make a Tunnel Book

Step 2 Cut out your pages

Using a ruler for guidance cut out the pages and cut around everything that you coloured so nothing is left but a sort of frame. See how I did mine? Continue doing that with all of your pages. It IS kind of grueling and I'm not gonna lie... you're hands are gonna feel like suicide. If you have lots of pages to get through then you're going to need lots and lots of extra blades because matte board dulls them in no time at all. I had about 12 pages and I went through more than I can count.... so keep some sharp blades around and it will make everything a lot easier on you.

Comments

[scrimprint]

Talking about cutting on this type of board: get yourself the kind of knife which snaps off at the tip when the point is dulled. The blade will have ten or so sections, which you snap off and discard each time you need a new one. Really useful for cutting paper.

[Morganbarker]

 Agreed!  and don't skimp on a cheap version of it or cheap blades for that matter!  It really does make a difference, and your hands will definitely thank you.  I highly recommend Olfa brand.  The slim stainless steel blade holder is very nice.  And if you look around for blade packs, try and get the Olfa "black" blades.  They're thinner and the grind angle on the edge is much keener.  I think most Sherwin Williams paint stores carry them for professional wallpaper hangers.  They're not cheap, but neither are your hands, or your time. 

[Doldrum]

 I wish like hell I would have though of that when I was cutting out those pages.  I must have went through a thousand blades!!  and my hands kept cramping like crazy  :P   Thanks for the tip :)