How to Make a Quick Paper Booklet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a piece of regular paper and fold in into quarters; first fold it in half one way

   This makes 8 sections. , Hold the paper length-wise and look for the four sections in the middle.
   
   You want to cut the length-wise crease that separates the top two and the bottom two of those four.
   
   DO NOT CUT ALL THE WAY ACROSS! You'll end up cutting your booklet in half, which will make this whole process moot point. , If you cut the right crease, the four sections will push out . by time the two ends are together, from above it will look like a cross-sign. , You're done! ,
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   Step 2: then unfold it and fold it in half the other way.

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   Step 3: Unfold it again; you should have two creases making a cross on your paper.

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   Step 4: Now take the two shorter ends of the paper- if you're holding it the way you would a piece of printer paper

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   Step 5: that should be the top and the bottom- and fold them towards the crease in the middle.

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   Step 6: Line them up so that the ends are lined up with the crease; fold them down and unfold.

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   Step 7: Now you have four creases; three width-wise and one length-wise.

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   Step 8: You're going to cut now; this is important

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   Step 9: so be sure not to mess this up.

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    Step 10: Now fold the paper length-wise and push the two ends together.

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    Step 11: Fold all the new pages around so that there's a single fold on one side and all the pages open on the other.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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