For October 2020, we are taking 5% off all padding supplies. To kick off a month of padded paper goodness, let’s take a look at how to use these supplies to make notepads.
To start, we will look at the supplies needed. The video that follows will demonstrate how to use each supply to DIY your very own notepad!

Padding Supplies List
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#1 Padding Compound: A versatile and flexible water-based resin for padding and general bookbinding. This special glue is the key to making any notepad.

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#2 Brushes: The best way to apply an even layer of padding compound is with a brush.
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#3 Padding Knife: Used to split a large stack of newly created notepads, into individual notepads.

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#4 Chipboard: We use chipboard as the back of the notepads. It will provide an ideal surface for writing and give the notepad rigidity.
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#5 Padding Press: Compresses a stack of paper to eliminate gaps that could cause an improper bind and result in a notebook that falls apart. Although you could DIY your own press, a professional press will save you time and yield a better final product.

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How to DIY Your Own Notepad With Padding Supplies
In our video ‘How To Use Padding Compound,’ we break down the process. You will learn how each item, in the padding supplies list, is used to make a notepad. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out, we are happy to help! (CFS Contact Page)
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