These are so important, since more schools require that your child cover their books to help preserve them. Takes you stepbystep on how i cover exercise books with contact paper without any bubbles or creases or. Contact paper is a specific type of paper that has one side decorated with various designs or letters and the other side covered in adhesive. Contact paper unexpected ways to use it at home bob. Its a lot more sturdy than regular contact paper too. Open up the folded sheet, then cut a oneinch square out of each corner of the rectangle.
The surface is usually made from vinyl type material and is highly durable. Use in your craft or sewing room to create your own decorative jar labels for storing sewing needs and craft items. You can also decorate our range of weekly diaries and make the perfect plans and organise for upcoming events. Measure and cut out a piece one inch larger than book. I was using this on a project and was able to piece together enough usable film to cover the project, but was very disappointed. Cut open your brown paper shopping bag along one seam. The staples 18 x 9 clear book cover can cover multiple books and leaves no residue when removed. Magic cover premium adhesive vinyl contact shelf liner and drawer liner, 18x9, solid red.
Fold one edge down and give it a little crease so you know where to fold it. Create a grocery list or notepad on the refrigerator. C is for covering books old school paper book covers. This bookcovering contact paper is not as thick as regular contact paper and that was key to how well it turned out. Jan 05, 2011 this is the method i cover my school books and novels. Product title kittrich adhesive magic cover liner average rating. Jul 02, 2011 yep, i had to cover the book with one sheet of paper, then print the title on a separate sheet of paper and tape it over the first cover. An eyecatching design can make the difference between a book that sells and one that stalls, so dont let your future bestseller get passed over due to a soso cover design. Place book on paper and slowly begin to peel back paper as you press contact paper on and smooth out using ruler.
Office depot brand adhesive bookcover rolls 12 x 60. Take the book off the contact paper and remove the backing from the contact paper. Stationery looking for colouring pencils or markers. Cut the contact paper so it will fold smoothly over the cover of your book. Greener choice contains 90% total recycled content with 60% postconsumer recycled content. Aug 31, 2010 follow these instructions to cover a workbook with contact paper in less than 3 minutes. Magic cover rolled adhesive bookcover, 18 inches x 9 feet. Takes you stepbystep on how i cover exercise books with contact paper without any bubbles or creases or stress. Nov 12, 2012 this explains how to cover a paperback book with clear contact paper.
I had to do this for all books that were greater than 8. Contact chalkboard liner will put your creativity to the test. I find it better than some other ways because you dont end up with those frustrating bubbles and weird wrinkles on your book covers. This is typical contact paper, which bubbles, has a hard time sticking at times, and is overall kinda frustrating to deal with. I have to cover some books with adhesive contact paper. Sold by the sheet, the roll, or get your project precut to your specs for fast installation. Adhesive rolls make covering and protecting your books easier. Contact paper can be used for a variety of things, such as decorating shelves, drawers and tablecloths, but it can also be used as a book cover. No scissors no tape no contact paper just books and brown. There were lines and holes burned into the contact paper. This is the method i cover my school books and novels. This book covering contact paper is not as thick as regular contact paper and that was key to how well it turned out. Simply peel off the adhesive backing and stick to your folders, workbooks and much more. I know, a little extra time spent, but i was willing to do this in order to work with what i had and save some money.
Shop for self adhesive contact paper online at target. Lay the contact paper flat on the table with the sticky side up. How can i cover books with contact paper without bubbles. The box also has a product sticker on it in black and blue. For protecting books, i prefer the selfadhesive laminating single sheets. How to cover books in contact paper without bubbles. How to quickly cover a workbook with contact paper youtube.
I will remove the sticker and do something about the highlighter and still cover my boxes, but i would have preferred to just know that the vinyl is not opaque before i ordered it. Mar 29, 2019 cut the contact paper so it will fold smoothly over the cover of your book. There were 3 lines running through as if the machine it was on got too hot and melted it. The staples 18 x 9 singlerole clear book cover is used to protect the surfaces of books, documents and notebooks without causing damage. From basic office supplies, such as printer paper and labels, to office equipment, like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. Magic cover premium adhesive vinyl contact shelf liner and. This bookcovering contact paper is not as thick as regular contact paper and. You might remember it as a shelf or drawer liner growing up but it has so many great uses and applications. Set the spine of the book against foldedback edge of the backing paper with 1 inch of exposed contact paper extending beyond the top and bottom edges of the book. How to fix the cover of a paperback book pen and the pad. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers.
Suitable for school exercise books, textbooks, and any other cherished tomes in your bookshelf, this contact book covering offers a complete solution for all book maintenance needs. They peel and stick without a machine, go on easy and actually stick to the book cover. Open the paper up and use the bone folder to score or mark where you want to fold the paper down. Keep your books protected from damage with contact book covering.
Stationery buy stationery online or instore target. Chic shelf paper is the webs largest selection of stylish contact paper and shelf liners. This explains how to cover a paperback book with clear contact paper. Otherwise the cover ends up being too tight for the book. Lay the book on the contact paper about 2 inches from the left with the front of the book facing the sticky part. Product honey can do shelf liner for 14x36 inch shelves.
Office max in rocky river,oh 21950 center ridge road. Buy book coverings for school books at officeworks. From basic office supplies such as printer paper and labels to office equipment like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. How to cover paperbacks with contact paper preschoolers and. Utilize our custom online printing and it services for small. While it was traditionally used as shelf liners in kitchens, decorative contact paper is the perfect way to add a new look to. Contact paper unexpected ways to use it at home bob vila. It worked great to cover a classroom set of 14 paperback books. Sep 11, 2019 choose a paper bag to cover your book with. This roll of clear book covering is selfadhesive, and features a generalpurpose gloss finish.
Follow these instructions to cover a workbook with contact paper in less than 3. Jul 20, 2017 peel backing halfway off the contact paper, going widthwise. Save on printer ink and toner to keep your office efficient and productive. Lay the cover of the book loosely onto the contact paper. Use in the kitchen to label glass or ceramic jars and canisters. Keep it cool, because target has all things stationery right in this category zone. Decorative contact paper everything you need to know.
Although i try to do it slowly and with the help of a ruler, i systematically get some bubbles between the book and the cover. Office depot brand adhesive bookcover rolls 12 x 60 clear. Magic cover rolled adhesive bookcover, 18 inches x. This vinyl adhesive roll, with a marble design, can be used for diy projects at home, scrapbooking and embellishments. How to cover a book with contact paper our pastimes. Do this with the undamaged cover facing the exposed contact paper. Contact paper has long been the stuff of mothers old cabinet drawers, but make no mistake. Contact brand clear adhesive protective liner to cover books.
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