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Multicolor Spiral Paper Pad

Make your own spiral paper notepad for your office.

  • By Mmc
  • Time Required: 10 minutes to make and 2 hours to dry
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Multicolor Spiral Paper Pad
December 18, 2012, 11:02 pm PST
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Parts

  • multicolor paper (1)

Tools

  • Paper cutter
  • liquid paper glue

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  • 1. Colored paper
  • 2. Cut
  • 3. Making the spiral!
  • 4. Glue

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Step #1: Colored paper

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Choose any different colors of paper that you desire and as much as you want.

Step #2: Cut

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  • Mix all the colors together, then cut the papers into pieces 4¼" by 5½".
  • If you are using 8½"x11" paper, after cutting it you will end up with four little pads.

Step #3: Making the spiral!

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  • Hold opposite corners of the stack.
  • Then twist your hands in opposite directions.
  • Turn the stack of paper around.
  • Then twist your hands again.
  • Give at least 10 twists and you will see the results.

Step #4: Glue

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  • Glue one side of the spiral.
  • The video will give you a better view of how to make the spiral and how to glue it.
  • Enjoy your homemade note pad!
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