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title: Create a Notebook with sugar cane paper and PP
slug: create-a-notebook-with-sugar-cane-paper-and-pp
description: ## How to Create a Notebook with Sugar Cane Paper and Custom Sheets

### Materials Needed:
- A 2mm (0.08 inches) sheet
- Sugar cane paper
- Jigsaw
- Marking tool
- Hole saw
- Rivets
- 10mm (0.39 inches) elastic
- 5/32 inch (4mm) drill
- Press
tags: ["PP","HDPE","sheetpress","collection"]
category: Products
difficulty: Medium
time: < 5 hours
location: Bogota, Colombia
---
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# Create a Notebook with sugar cane paper and PP
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## How to Create a Notebook with Sugar Cane Paper and Custom Sheets

### Materials Needed:
- A 2mm (0.08 inches) sheet
- Sugar cane paper
- Jigsaw
- Marking tool
- Hole saw
- Rivets
- 10mm (0.39 inches) elastic
- 5/32 inch (4mm) drill
- Press

User Location: Bogota, Colombia
## Steps
### Step 1: Create marks on your sheet

Choose a 2mm (0.08 inches) sheet; for this example, we use sheets sized 520mm x 520mm (20.47 inches x 20.47 inches). 

Mark the sheet with the desired dimensions for the notebook covers using a marker or cutter. For repeated production, consider creating a template.


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### Step 2: Cut the sheet

Use a jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade to cut along the marked lines. Wear protective glasses and gloves for safety. Secure the sheet on the cutting table to prevent movement.


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### Step 3: Clean the covers

To clean the edges of the covers, use a small knife for a smooth finish.


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### Step 4: Open holes

To prepare the notebook cover, drill holes for the elastic band using a 5/35" (3.57 mm) bit in the back cover and a 2" (50.8 mm) hole saw in the front. You may stack multiple covers for drilling, but use the hole saw individually to easily remove the cut-out. Always secure the covers and wear gloves and safety glasses for protection.


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### Step 5: Put the elastic on back cover

### Instructions for Attaching Elastic with Rivets

Use rivets to secure the elastic to the back cover. A rivet consists of two parts; position the elastic between these parts before fastening.

If a riveting machine is unavailable, a hammer can be used to close the rivet.


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### Step 6: Cut the paper to desired size

If creating a specific size notebook, cut the paper to the desired dimensions; here, we use letter-size (8.5" x 11") paper to make half-letter (5.5" x 8.5").


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### Step 7: Fix everything for assembly

Prepare the covers and sheets for assembly. If a printed sheet is desired, do it now.

As we lack equipment to bind the notebooks, we use an external service for this process.


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### Step 8: And last but not least...

Stamp your products to clearly identify the materials used.

Enjoy your new notebook!


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