How to: Making a Tunnel book, book art, Tunnel books by theZim BTS

Thought I would make a behind the scenes/how to video about my tunnel books. I don't breakdown every step however it does give you an idea of how I put them together. Feel free to ask questions and be sure to subscribe to the channel.

What I use for making this Tunnel book.
8 postcards
news paper
xacto knife
cut mat
glue stick
straight edge

for video:
Nikon D5300
iPod 6th gen (time laps footage)
Final Cut X

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[denisemaiadeandrade]

that’s awesome! congrats on your job! I love it! I’m Brazilian and I also came by Femingos✨ one more subscriber! 💛

[camilebianca]

<3 Congrats on your job! You rock it

[marywest]

How about giving us some instruction on what you do not just a speed video
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[corinnecowper]

Love your tunnel book. The only one I've made was a birthday card for my daughter and made from card stock. Hadn't thought about using multiples of the same postcard or picture. Definitely will be now. Thanks for the video.

[lindakay]

I love this structure of creative books. I teach art to senior citizens and am thinking of doing a tunnel book class in the fall. I am seeing 5 card layers and 8 side pieces for accordion fold reinforcement sides. Is this correct?

[noconintended]

You don’t show the view looking down into opening…where you are gluing…to flat paper or in crease!

[recoveringsoul]

Never saw a tunnel book before, have seen cut out 3D framed prints and was fascinated by them. Very cool. Would be fun to do with a family photo of a birthday or holiday, wedding etc if I could get multiple prints on thick enough paper stock. Now I've got lots of recommendation to watch. Another rabbit hole

[lindseywarren]

This is as cool as all hell. Can't believe I am only now seeing these books! How clever! Love it! Thanks & Bless

[JennyMadeIt]

Awesome!! I haven't seen a tunnel book before. You have a lot of talent and creativity. Keep up the good work!!

[joyceshields]

Interesting, great looking tunnel book demo, but not really teaching someone else how to do it, step by step.

[rayssaguimaraes]

Awesome!!!!
Thank you and Femingos for this amazing idea ♡

[mariem]

Newsprint breaks down and becomes very brittle. If you like texture, I would recommend using heavy watercolor paper or some other heavy mixed-media paper that has "tooth" to it. If you're really interested in having the print on the page, there are plenty of scrapbook papers with print on them but are acid-free. If working with paper is your medium, then check out tons of books from the library that cover all types of mixed-media, altered art projects that will inspire you! That way you will learn many tips about tools, how to incorporate artist-quality products such gesso, gel mediums and texture pastes, etc. One other suggestion would be that you check into making your own paper! It's not that hard, you set the ph level yourself if you're using recycled paper and then you have no worries! It's fun and will give you great pride in knowing you have created the whole project from beginning to end! Handmade papers have texture and you can add flower petals or glitter or be marbled... endless options. Hope you're encouraged! Looking forward to whatever else you make! 😊

[zoedahl]

Great video! So creative and helpful for my next art project (:

[artyfartyannie]

That is so cool, what a brilliant idea and I love that you use recycled and found objects. Hey I have an idea for you - how about selling printable tunnel book kits on your etsy shop? I would definitely buy them. Would love to see how you make the bags as well. Thanks for sharing, it was a real inspiration :D

[joyceshields]

Thanks for the redirect to your step by step! That is awesome. Looking forward to doing with my older grands!

[VonSolo]

Very cool! I love how you did the sides too. Thanks so much!

[dianaduarte]

come from Flamingos, I´m going to try this too!Great video, keep it up :))

[Kym]

That's great! I would give the newspaper a miss though, its horribly acidic. Tyvek would be a better choice.

[paulannesorensen]

Now this tunnel book is awesome. Thanks for a new video!

[cindybearj]

That is so awesome! I love those post cards.