Here I will give a simple bookbinding tutorial using a Japanese stab-binding technique for making blank books from paper that is printed on one side. These books are useful for all kinds of notes, and tell an interesting story about the place they came from. I work in the computer lab at my school, where a lot of printer paper is wasted. I go through the recycle bin to find my papers.
Steps
Step #1: Cut and fold your paper
Next
- Using a paper cutter, scissors, or a utility knife, cut your paper down to twice the desired size.
- Fold each sheet in half, and cut your cover material (one for front, one for back) down to the size of a folded sheet.
- Almost all paper has a bias - it's easier to bend in one direction over another - so make sure you align your paper all the same way. Office paper is typically biased along the long edge.
Conclusion
This is a great little book for phone numbers and other random notes. You can make it any size you like, and the paper never had to go to the processing plant! Using a string binding instead of glue is easier on the environment, too. Some of the books I've made are for sale at my Etsy shop.
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