Paper Pads

[peachylg]

I don't remember where I saw it but some one mentioned that they made there own paper pads. Cut everything to size, stamped it and used a glue gun to glue them together, at the top so you could rip the pages off, for like a grocrey list.

I probable just explanied it to myself but I'm wondering if there are any better directions. TIA

me

[BagLady]

I use to do this all the time for my husband to carry in his taxi. I didn't stamp on the pads and I used plain old white craft glue to glue the pages at the top.

Janet

[Bubbinca]

Hi Leah, I have heard that there is a *pad compound* that is made just for that purpose. I have been wanting to try it but never have. Put in a search for it online. Good luck...Sharen

[trulyblessed]

I use Elmer's rubber cement and if you don't like the color, just go over it with colored marker of your choice when dry. Also a tip....when you cut 4 pads to a sheet of paper, stack the upper right corner in one pile, the upper left corner in another pile, same for 2 bottom corners. You have 4 piles (pads) that all match exactly. Otherwise, they do not always line up exactly which is ok if it's a scratch pad for the junk drawer LOL

[Tah Dah!]

I've done it using padding compound - I purchased it several years ago (through the Sizzix website if I recall correctly). I know they also make a frame type thing to use, which is completely unnecessary. It is a good idea to weight the paper down somewhat, though, just so you get it packed in tightly (and less room for the goo to ooze, too!)

[trulyblessed]

Forgot to add that I clamp mine near the top by laying a craft (popsicle) stick across front & back and using C clamps

[Island Stamper]

Here's where you can find some pad adhesive. I checked Sizzix and they don't carry it any longer.

You can get it in red or white. It's down near the bottom of the page.

http://www.officezone.com/pad_a.htm

[cbet]

Tacky glue also works if you don't want to wait for padding compound.

Quicky instructions:

Stack your pages; I usually stick a piece of chipboard on the back, but you don't need to. Put a piece of scrap paper on the top and on the bottom of the stack.

Even the paper up on the top and sides (I do this by tapping the edge I need even up and down on the desk) and clamp it together. I usually use binder clips on the sides, just because that's something I always have on my desk.

Spread the tacky glue or padding compound along the top (or whichever edge you want it held together on). When using Tacky, I usually put it on pretty thick and spread it even with my finger. With padding compound, you can just brush it on. Remember the scrap paper? That's so you don't have to worry about being particularly neat.

Let it dry (it will take a while) and take off the clamps and tear off the scrap paper. Voila! Notepad!

[Bubbinca]

Island Stamper, don't bother with the padding compound. I used Tacky glue and it worked like a charm. Apply the tacky glue, like it dry and apply one more time and let it dry overnight. I recycled paper from work and made scratch pads for all the gals. Everyone loved them...Sharen

[EMGcrafter]

I was just going to ask about this because I wanted to try and make my own pad too and wasn't sure what to use for the sealant at the top. Thanks for the information.

Elaine

[thedelmargores]

I work for a printing company that does this professionally. They use Elmer's Glue, so don't even bother with all the other more expensive stuff. Stack your paper securely. If you decide to put chipboard at the back of the pad, you can stack several at a time by putting chipboard down first, then whatever amount of paper you want in your pad, then another chipboard, more paper, etc. until you have the number of pads you want. Take a foam brush and brush on the elmer's glue on the side you want padded. Do this over a container that can catch any drippings. Let it dry and then tear it apart between the chipboards and paper. Easy and cheap.

[Island Stamper]

Thanks Sharen!

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Originally Posted by Bubbinca

Island Stamper, don't bother with the padding compound. I used Tacky glue and it worked like a charm. Apply the tacky glue, like it dry and apply one more time and let it dry overnight. I recycled paper from work and made scratch pads for all the gals. Everyone loved them...Sharen

[jennelf]

I've had great luck with PVA, too. If you want to see the tool/set that was on Sizzix, it is still on the Ellison site.