Make notepad covers & springs

- Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource

- Plastic,Craft,Prototyping,Product Design,Opensource
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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.

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Table of Contents

  1. 1

    Prepare your mix

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

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  2. 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.

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    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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    Enjoy your recycled booklet

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

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Tools

  • Cutting tools (scissors, craft knives)
  • Ruler
  • Small nozzle (for injection machine)
  • Wooden rod (filament winding)

Hardware

  • Injection machine (plastic processing)
  • Cylindrical object (spring shaping)
  • Flat sheets (plastic pressing)

Materials

  • Metal wire (springs, ~20 cm length)
  • Paper sheets (A4, 8.27 x 11.7 inches)
  • PP shredded bottle caps (colored filaments)

References

Articles

Books/Papers

YouTube

Open Source Designs