How to DIY a Tear-Off Notepad | What Glues Work Best!

[@charliecrossing]

I've been crafting and self teaching via the internet all my life, and this has to be one of the clearest, most thorough and yet concise tutorials I've ever seen. You answered every question that came to my mind, and I feel totally ready now to start my own project. Thank you so much!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Wow!!!! That’s one of the best reviews I’ve ever read! Thank YOU so much!!!

[@rachaelmarks2]

This has to be the highest compliment possible lpl

[@SanaSamaha]

You mentioned that PVA glue was not easy to find in craft stores, but it is very easy to find in hardware stores. Many glues that are marketed as "wood glue" or for use to glue wood to wood is actually PVA glue. I tried a little test notepad with wood glue I had lying around, and it turned out beautiful. (To be exact, the glue I used is called "no more nails" and is labelled as an all-purpose/multi-use construction adhesive for many different kinds of materials. It worked great for my test pad, and I can't wait to try it with a full sized notepad.) Edit: I should add, some wood glues are tinted yellow. Make sure the one you're getting dries clear or white.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Okay totally going to check this out! Sorry I missed your comment too!

[@lilrick8824]

Thank you I have wood glue at the house I can try. I would also think if I have yellow I can color it with paint. I have liquid watercolors I can drip in

[@outerrealm]

It's ordinary white glue, Elmer's etc. Why didn't she know that? And it's poly vinyl acetate, not poly vinyl adhesive. Man, she's dumb, never looks stuff up before she posts

[@owenchan8431]

I’ve been using notepads for writing notes for my electrical engineering lectures. The thing is my A5 blank notepad was bought in France and I cannot find any A5 blank notepads in the Uk, so I wanted to make my own using A4 papers. This tutorial helped me a lot cheers.

[@christina413]

Ty for posting the different testing “glues”. Such a great video.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

My pleasure- I’m glad it helped!

[@erinpage5453]

This is SOOO helpful! I really appreciate you trying out the different glues and linking everything you used in your blog post. I've wanted to get into stationery making for so long and I'm finally making notepads for a final studio project to finish out my graphic design degree!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Stationary is totally the best. I’ve been watching aPenas Illustrator on KZbin and she does a lot of stationary tutorials. So looking her up might help you too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpm6goaFi7t-gsk

[@MeasureCutSew850-ss3pz]

Great tutorial! I wondered which glue to use.... I can design the notepad graphics, but this will allow me to customize notepads for home and school.

[@manthiejoy]

This is great! I have paper pads I'd like to use but they have sayings or advertising on them that I don't want. I was cutting them off but then I had stacks of loose paper. I thought, wouldn't it be nice if I could figure out how to glue them together again after cutting off what I don't want. I googled it and there you were. Even better, because you sampled different glues. Thanks so much!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m so glad it was helpful and sorry I missed this!

[@TheKateconner]

thank you so much for showing different Glooze and explaining everything very well! this has been so helpful

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Oh I’m so glad to hear this! And sorry I missed this comment until now!

[@sambeawesome]

Simple and easy, thanks so much for testing out the different glues! Glad to know I already have one that works perfect for this (the Tacky one ^^) Cheers!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Hooray!!! Having something in my stash always makes me cheer. 😉

[@janean3773]

Thank you for saving us time & frustration! 😊 Have you ever made padding glue with gelatin, vinegar, glycerin, etc? Wonderful video. ❤

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I have not! That sounds fascinating though- I really do love glues and it would be fun to try! Thanks for taking the time to comment- I’m off to Google padding clue!

[@lynnharman8983]

This is an awesome project! I used regular modpodge and it worked great...next time I think I’d sprinkle glitter on it before it dries!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thank you!!!! I love that you loved it- and thanks so much for leaving a comment here!!! I would definitely recommend the glitter next time. 🤩 💕

[@_sararenee]

With needing to do 2 coats, could you do PVA then the glitter modge podge if you didn’t want to do all modge podge?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yes! That’s a great way to do it. Thanks for watching!

[@l.p.5177]

Great video! Thanks! Is there a link for the backing cardboard?

[@maycuarecamacho]

I really appreciate the effort you put in to make the tutorial video like this, thank you! 🙏☺️

[@WellCraftedStudio]

You’re welcome!!!

[@caseypyle5724]

The tacky glue worked amazing!!! Thank you for sharing

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Oh yay!!!! I love tacky glue almost as much as mod podge. 😂

[@lesliechelseafarquhar802]

I agree- the most concise and easy to understand- Thank you thank you🙌

[@clarel6252]

i love how you did different tests that is awesome. great video

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yay!!!! I’m so glad it helped you!

[@summersberry580]

What is the name for the paper cutter ❤

[@delskinner3427]

Thank you so much for going through the glues! I was on a glue hunt. LOL 😂

[@WellCraftedStudio]

My pleasure! It was fun. ❤️ Thanks for commenting!

[@ZeniZaman]

I was wondering what glue to use for my memo pad, but now thanks to your video, I'll use pva glue Thank You ❤

[@WellCraftedStudio]

YAY!!! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@Thebiblecorner.]

I just made my first note pad so excited to put this together

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yes!!!! I’m super excited for you! Isn’t it fun to be able to make stuff like this?

[@denamartinez9005]

If I wish to print a lot of them for a business is there a third party seller or a business that can print the notepad

[@pata.arensdorf1178]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial and for the free downloads!! How many pages do you normally place on each notepad?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

About 30- I print 10 of the sheets and cut them into 1/3rds.

[@denamartinez9005]

Can this same process be done if we wish to sell like a lot of them to Future customers?

[@Chan-bw4ci]

What type of elmer glue did you use, was it the multipurpose, extra strong one? Also, what chipboard do you find works best without warping?

[@laprimanerda7333]

If the PVA is clear, maybe you could dust some glitter in between coats?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

@@laprimanerda7333 great idea!

[@michellecampbell467]

Love this! Exactly what I'm looking for x

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thank you!!! I’m so glad you like it! ❤️

[@Kiddosnap15]

How many GSM did you buy for the chipboard?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Hi! I’m honestly not sure, it was a medium-weight though. It doesn’t matter a ton, but a thicker weight will make the product seem more like a quality product then if you used something thin (like a cereal box). If you know what the back of a sketch pad is like, I like a comparable thickness to that. Hope this helps!

[@cherylyoung7760]

​@@WellCraftedStudioi😊

[@Ray1624]

What about a layer of pva and then a layer of glitter mod podge on top?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

That sounds great! I would totally try that.

[@Ray1624]

@@WellCraftedStudio if you do it be great to see the results! 😁

[@joshualacorte2684]

Hi , what kind of paper you are using in creating memo pad? Thanks

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Hi Joshua, I’m using using a copy paper. I believe it’s slightly heavier than is standard- so maybe a 24- 28 lb. weight. Hope that helps. ❤️

[@bgibson51632]

Thank you doing the comparison of the different types of glue. I've tried PVA and wonder about if it would work for a full-sized (8 1/2 x 11") notebook. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Brian

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Hi Brian! Thanks for leaving a comment! I’m love to know if you try the notebook and if it works for you.❤️

[@bgibson51632]

I've got a 2021 planner made. Hopefully it will last the full year! Lol

[@sarahkate530]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️ I appreciate you!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I'm so glad it was helpful!! Thank you!

[@comawasjackiep5553]

is the color of tacky glue become white when dries, please i wanna know🥺

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Sorry I missed this! It dries clear.

[@jacikazoun1615]

I can't find if this has been asked before or not but what type of paper do you use?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m using a slightly thicker copy paper. I’m not sure what weight it was. Sorry!

[@jacikazoun1615]

Oh ok, thank you! At least that gives me a starting point. I'm building my sticker business and am thinking notepads might compliment it well

[@sealinalashelle5126]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It helped me a lot.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yay!!! It’s super fun and so crazy easy to make these!

[@shamublue141]

Thank you for this tutorial. I felt thrilled with you as well!!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Shamu Blue oh I’m so glad!!! Thank you for leaving this comment. I always hope I’m connecting with the people watch my videos. You totally made my day.

[@taefamills9152]

Thank you

[@WellCraftedStudio]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment!

[@robinh4]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@Ebonye-xr4bn]

Watching this in 2021 and have found the tutorial to be super helpful! Many thanks for sharing!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m so glad! If you’re interested I do have a Vday Gnome printable memo pad for free on my blog too. It’s pretty cute.

[@Ebonye-xr4bn]

@@WellCraftedStudio Awesome! I am indeed interested. Thanks for the update!

[@diannerobert3822]

Cool idea ! 😊

[@sylviasheeler1490]

This is nice, I wish I would have found it before this date ( 5/17/2021) it would have saved myself a lot of money. Nice video, great job. Keep it up.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thanks for your comment!!!

[@micahdavid1294]

Very Helpful!!! Thanks

[@immortalityevolution]

gonna use repair adhesive fix-a-floor 👷🏻‍♀️

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’ll be interested to hear how that goes!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’d love to know if that worked!

[@sincerelysempiternal3642]

have you tired mod podge paper craft? does that work?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Hi Gaonou- I’ve only tried the mod podge with glitter that I demo in the video. But I assume it’s the same formula as regular mod podge (except with glitter). I guess I don’t know that though!

[@sincerelysempiternal3642]

@@WellCraftedStudio thanks for the reply and yes, your video was helpful as well. hmmmm maybe I do need to do more research before buying mod podge :)

[@ClaudyaRG]

Thank you for share this with us! Great result :)

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m glad you think so! Thanks for your comment!

[@andietiti]

Awesome video! Ty

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thanks!

[@arnavdurani9962]

PVA - polyvinyl adhesive mod podge rubbber cement tacky glue elmer's school glue

[@angelclstudioartgallery591]

Thanks

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Absolutely! I’m glad it was helpful!

[@mrsgeorgestrait]

✔️

[@BW2Color.Stephanie]

How does YES glue work?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I haven’t tried it but YES is a PVA so it would act similar to the archival glue I think I tested.

[@intannadzirah5593]

so helpfulll 🥺🥺🥺 thank youuuu

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@Nessiknacks]

Amazing I love this thank you!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yay!!!! Thanks for telling me so!

[@nurulattiah9593]

Hi what's the name of the brush called when u used it to apply the glue ?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Nurul Attiah I think I used a foam brush. Hope that helps.

[@rhonaengelnulada]

Thank you!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Absolutely!!! Thanks for your comment.

[@yvonnetucker1416]

I LOVE THIS

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thanks Yvonne!

[@kimberlymurray9656]

Ty you are the greatest

[@WellCraftedStudio]

THANK YOU!

[@tohrurikku]

I have mixed feelings. I would use many of these glues to glue paper together permanently, so it is weird to consider using them for temporarily binding them.

[@kryztaeh2140]

Finally found it again

[@napalmwedding]

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[@patriciacardoso1658]

Tks tks tks

[@shirleylum2198]

I've used PVA glue and a glue gun; and it worked too.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Thanks Shirley!!! That’s cool to know. I’m totally going to try a glue gun.

[@stephaniekilpatrick1028]

I wondered about a glue gun but thought it could get messy real fast

[@dancersupreme3023]

Like a hot glue gun?

[@vasukulahema1601]

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[@spacecaptain9188]

Thanks for the vid, but I can't hear/understand you. Maybe add subtitles?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

I’ll look into it!

[@ChengBros123]

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[@WellCraftedStudio]

In my free library

[@TheBlackLibraryOriginal]

This videos is designed by a woman for women. Lord...get to it already! My Lord!

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Umm… yes. Most guys probably use the skip feature. 😂

[@gsdls]

There’s a little bar at the bottom of the video that you can scroll forward but then you wouldn’t get all the info. That or go watch a different video and take your bad mojo with you. Haha

[@outerrealm]

IT'S NOT POLYVINYL ADHESIVE! IT'S POLYVINYL ACETATE! Do you ever research stuff before you post about it?

[@WellCraftedStudio]

Yup. But my tongue slips. And I still pronounce mod podge as modge podge too. Mistakes happen and chem was not my thing. Next time I do a video on this I’ll try hard to say it right.

[@gsdls]

This comment was rude and could have been stated a different way. There’s no need to bring negativity.

[@WellCraftedStudio]

@@gsdlsthanks for defending my honor. 😊 Or at least my human-ness. We do all make mistakes. I appreciate your ❤.

[@gsdls]

@@WellCraftedStudio This tutorial was helpful to me. I made my first notepad this morning. Next I will design a custom one on my iPad and print out the sheets. But at least I know what to do to make it stick. Ha. Thank you.