ive been trying to make a hollowed out book by gluing the sides and trying to cut out the middle with a razor and every time the pages keep ripping so i was wondering, is there an easier way to make one?
2007-08-22 14:32:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You could use a dremel tool or an electric carving knife. Or just hold your free hand over the pages so they don't shift. That's probably what's causing the tearing. Be patient. Don't try to cut too many pages at once.
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2007-08-22 16:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it several times for use on stage...
The BEST way, though time consuming was to use spray adhesive, and spray each page, then put the book under pressure for a few hours. This turns the pages into a solid BLOCK !! I then take it to the jig saw and saw out the "hollow".
As others suggested... use a NEW blade Xacto, and go slowly.
Good Luck
2007-08-23 02:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend makes lots of hollowed out books. And he has to use an xacto knife, sorry.
2007-08-22 16:38:17 · answer #3 · answered by T1G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of the tearing problem might be not using a new exato blade, and trying to cut a full blades length all at once. Cut only a few pages at a time.
2007-08-22 20:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are some hollowed out books in stores that you should be able to find online. i've seen them more at 'the container store'.
2007-08-22 14:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by Axtell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use one of those small circular saws.
2007-08-22 14:37:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋