Make a Cut-and-Fold Paper Page Tab

WHAT TO GATHER

Your starting kit.

Plain paper or cardstock suited to the folds described below
A ruler, pencil, and scissors
Paper glue and scrap paper for protecting the work surface
A blunt folding tool for scored creases

STEP 01

Measure and prepare

Cut paper strips 30 by 40 mm and fold each across its midpoint.

STEP 02

Lay out the construction

Round the two free corners if desired, then place the folded strip over the edge of one sheet.

STEP 03

Join and shape

Glue only the inside faces against that sheet. Space tabs down successive pages so all remain visible.

STEP 04

Check the result

Try one removable scrap-paper tab first to check how far it projects beyond the notebook cover. Let glued joints dry according to the adhesive instructions. Compare the finished shape with its intended use: moving parts should move freely, open pockets should remain open, and supporting folds should sit level. Trim only a little at a time if a paper edge catches.

STEP 05

Finish and keep

Remove temporary pencil guides with a clean eraser where the paper allows it. Store the finished piece somewhere dry and avoid putting pressure on raised or rolled details. Keep your first scrap-paper version nearby if you want to change the dimensions next time.

Before you begin.

Can I change the paper size?

Yes. Make a scrap version first and keep the same fold sequence. Where a piece wraps another object, measure the actual object and add space for its thickness instead of enlarging only one dimension.

What should I check before beginning?

Try one removable scrap-paper tab first to check how far it projects beyond the notebook cover.

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