Q&A for How to Make a Notebook

Ribbon is not necessary. You can use anything that would help you bind it together, such as string, shoe laces, etc.

As many as you like. It is always up to you.

Use scissors to create the holes needed. First, fold the piece of paper that you're using in half. Then use the pointed tip of the scissors to pierce holes in place. Be careful, it is easy to slip and cut yourself with the blade using this method, so it needs a steady hand and a non-slip surface to work on. Children require adult supervision.

Use a needle and thread, staples, or a hot glue gun.

Tie it the way you tie your shoelaces. Make two bunny ears, then cross the bunny ears so they form an “X” in the air. Loop the bottom bunny ear over and through the top bunny ear. Pull the bunny ears out.

Of course you can. You could use 25 or even 50, but you'll need a bigger cover to fit more papers inside of your notebook.

Of course, just make sure that the holes are evenly punched. You could even use pre-punched paper.

Glue is very good option; tape will also work in a pinch, though it's not as apt to hold well.

You can use glue to hold the spine together. To reinforce the book, you can cover the spine with paper or tape. If you prefer a sturdier book, use sturdier tape, like packing tape or electrical tape.

Yes, of course! You can do anything you want with your notebook, but it's best if you don't use dark colors because then it's hard to see your writing.

Make alternative holes on the spine and tie the starting point of the string in the first hole. Keep alternating while holding the pages in place.

Yes, but not as well as a wetter glue.

You could use string, wool, or if you wanted to, you could staple it together or duct tape it together at the spin or at the top of the notepad.

You could buy a hole punch from an office supply store, or use one at school.

Get some standard FX latex, which you can find in any costume store. Mix the latex with some acetone nail polish remover.

Gather your paper, hole punch the pieces, put a ribbon through the holes and you're all done. You don't necessarily need a cover.

That probably would not work out very well. I suppose you could cut the piece of paper into many tiny pieces of paper and then glue or staple them together, but I'm not sure you'd actually be able to write in it.

No, because a screwdriver is too dull. If you don’t have an awl, try using a needle, thumbtack or pin instead.

If you prefer not to punch holes in the paper, you can use a stapler to hold your notebook together. Keep in mind that you may need heavier staples to hold a thick notebook together.

People may wish to decorate a page or add illustrations that look better on blank paper. If you prefer to use lined paper, that is fine.

Don't add ribbon if you don't want to add ribbon. If you really want ribbon and you don't have it, try some alternatives like Washi tape, decorative paper, etc.

You can make a Japanese binding book. All you need is a cover, paper to put inside, and ribbon.

You can have as many pages as you want, but just make sure that you can shut the notebook completely with the outside pages sticking out of the cover. Or, you could make a bigger cover.