How to Make A Spiral Notebook Cover From Recycled Items

It's easy to create spiral notebook covers from recycled items. These notebooks are a great way to show how unique you are. They are also a great way to earn extra income. Sell your creation! This short and easy tutorial will help you on your way.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Spiral Notebook
• Recycled Item (for the cover)
• Bending tool (like pliers)
• Scissors
• 1/8" hole punch
• Pencil

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   Gather your materials.

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   Use pliers or anything that works for you and gently straighten the ends of the spiral wire and curve them to mimic the curves of the other spirals. Do this to both ends.

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   Now, gently remove the wire by using your finger tips and thumb to roll the spiral wire down and out of the bottom of the book. See image. You may have to adjust the ends here and there as you go so the wire moves smoothly through the holes but usually this process goes pretty quick and easy.

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   Remove the top cover and put the pages and back cover neatly to the side.

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   Line the original cover of your spiral notebook with the recycled material you wish to use as your cover. Using your pencil, carefully trace around the cover and cut it out.

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   Place the original spiral notebook cover on top of your new cover and line them up neatly. Using your 1/8' hole punch, carefully punch holes using the holes from the original spiral notebook cover as a guide. Once complete, remove the original spiral cover and view the one you've created.

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   Carefully place the new cover on top of the spiral notebook pages
   and back cover. Make sure all holes are lined up. Replace wire by putting one end into the top or bottom hole and gently roll using your fingertips and thumbs. Wire should be moving back in through each hole. Just as before, you may have to occasionally adjust either end.

8. Using your bending tool, bend the wire on either end back to its original position. This will prevent the wire from rolling around and out through the holes.

9. Now your project is complete. View your handy work! Once you get
   the hang of this, it will only take a few minutes to do.

Tips & Warnings

• For a more professional look, use a paper cutter
• Buy spiral notebooks on sale to get more for your buck.
• Breakfast cereal and other food item boxes work well.
• Scissors and wire are sharp. Be careful when handling!