19 May 2013
 

How to bind papers without staples or clips [2]

[Chapter: DIY + tutorials]

Lately my new found alternative to hold 2 or 3 sheets, usually printed articles or clippings of all sorts, is to dab a little glue or paste double-sided tape at the corner of each page. Both ways work out great!

Next I came across this clever tip for making a simple booklet without needing even glue, tape or thread!

The method consists of 2 parts. Here are my jots:

Part 1 (the base): fold paper in half. On the fold, mark out A and B, then cut along the lines. Unfold to reveal gap B. Keep A at least 1cm. I kept B at 0.5cm and could bind up to 10 sheets (excluding the base).

Part 2: fold a new sheet in half and unfold. Make a slit (equal length to A) on opposite sides along the crease. Then insert through the base and rest the slits on the bridge. Repeat to add more pages.

I made a blank notebook with a fancy (and thicker) cover at the front and back. The front is part of the base while the back cover is actually the very first sheet that is inserted (through the base).

[Check out part 3!]

✼ Comments (15)   2010.03.11
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    2010.03.12 @ 10:10 am

  2. From M.Kate

    Cool tip Clara, happy weekend :)

    2010.03.12 @ 2:29 pm

  3. From Tracy

    That is a very good idea…thanks for sharing a great tip, Clara! Happy Weekend :o) ((HUGS))

    2010.03.12 @ 9:42 pm

  4. From Anna

    More handy hints ;)

    2010.03.15 @ 4:21 pm

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    2010.03.21 @ 6:03 am

  6. From Pete

    This is so cool! Unbelivably easy and practical. Thanks!

    2010.03.22 @ 12:20 am

  7. From linda

    Wow, this is the coolest idea.. thanks for sharing!

    2010.03.25 @ 6:58 pm

  8. From Felicity

    Genius!!

    2010.03.25 @ 8:50 pm

  9. From Emily

    This is the greatest thing ever! Thanks so much for sharing! :)

    2010.03.26 @ 10:19 am

  10. From Fidget

    What a totally awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

    2010.03.30 @ 9:25 am

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  12. From Nancy Ward

    Hi!

    Today I posted an entry on my blog with a link to this tutorial.

    I’d appreciate your letting me know if that’s OK.

    Thanks,

    Nancy Ward
    http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com

    2010.04.13 @ 10:15 pm

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    2010.08.03 @ 12:36 pm

  14. From Googler

    i searched for aaages for a nice DIY notebook, & this is, honestly the only one i liked! :)

    2011.07.31 @ 4:34 pm

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