---
title: Make notepad covers & springs
slug: make-notepad-covers--springs
description: # Guide to Creating Small Sheets and Springs for a Notepad

## Materials Required
- Metal wire 
- Paper sheets
- Cutting tools 
- Ruler

## Procedure

### Step 1: Prepare Materials
1. Gather A4 paper sheets (8.27 x 11.7 inches).
2. Use a ruler to measure and cut the paper into smaller sheets of desired size.

### Step 2: Crafting Sheets
1. Determine the final size of the notepad sheets.
2. Use cutting tools to trim paper to size.

### Step 3: Creating Springs
1. Cut metal wire to the required length, approximately 20 cm (7.87 inches).
2. Shape the wire into a spring using a cylindrical object for uniformity.

### Step 4: Assemble the Notepad
1. Align sheets and insert the spring along one edge.
2. Ensure the binding is secure and functional.   

### Completion
Your notepad is now ready for use.
tags: ["PP","compression","extrusion"]
category: Products
difficulty: Easy
time: < 1 hour
location: Neuquen, Argentina
---
import { Image } from 'astro:assets'
# Make notepad covers & springs
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# Guide to Creating Small Sheets and Springs for a Notepad

## Materials Required
- Metal wire 
- Paper sheets
- Cutting tools 
- Ruler

## Procedure

### Step 1: Prepare Materials
1. Gather A4 paper sheets (8.27 x 11.7 inches).
2. Use a ruler to measure and cut the paper into smaller sheets of desired size.

### Step 2: Crafting Sheets
1. Determine the final size of the notepad sheets.
2. Use cutting tools to trim paper to size.

### Step 3: Creating Springs
1. Cut metal wire to the required length, approximately 20 cm (7.87 inches).
2. Shape the wire into a spring using a cylindrical object for uniformity.

### Step 4: Assemble the Notepad
1. Align sheets and insert the spring along one edge.
2. Ensure the binding is secure and functional.   

### Completion
Your notepad is now ready for use.

User Location: Neuquen, Argentina
## Steps
### Step 1: Prepare your mix

Select, weigh, and mix your chosen colors. We used PP shredded bottle caps.


<Image src={import('./IMG_8871.jpg')} alt="IMG_8871.jpg" />

### Step 2: Make the springs

### Instruction for Creating Plastic Filaments

Fill the injection machine and wait for the plastic to flow. Attach a small nozzle and apply consistent pressure. Use a wooden rod to wind the filament, which facilitates adhesion and shaping. Adjust the filament length as needed.


<Image src={import('./IMG_8877.jpg')} alt="IMG_8877.jpg" />

### Step 3: Make the covers

Detach the small nozzle from the injection machine. Extrude plastic onto a flat sheet and press it against another sheet. Allow it to cool completely before removing the plastic sheet. Cut it to the desired shape, create holes, and assemble the notebook.


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### Step 4: Enjoy your recycled booklet

Experiment with different combinations; you can create the springs from any chosen mixture.


<Image src={import('./IMG_8879.jpg')} alt="IMG_8879.jpg" />


<Image src={import('./IMG_8880.jpg')} alt="IMG_8880.jpg" />


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