Guides

Tutorials

• How to make a paper-cut 3D shadow box

  A beginner tutorial for building a layered paper-cut shadow box, from template to final glue-up, with tools and timing.

• Layer spacing in a shadow box: how deep should each gap be?

  How to choose spacer thickness between paper layers so a shadow box looks deep without looking cluttered.

Materials

• Best paper and glue for 3D layered paper art

  How paper weight, finish and adhesive type affect cutting, shadows and longevity in paper-cut shadow boxes.