Make a Paper Staple

Occasionally we find ourselves in a situation where two or more sheets of paper need to be affixed and the lack of stationary supplies may render us helpless....

When a stapler is not available, there's always the "paper staple." enjoy.

Steps

1. Align two or more pieces of paper together
2. Find the "Fold Point" (approximately 1 inch from top edge and 1 inch from left edge)
3. Fold the top left corners of your papers toward the back & crease the fold tightly, creating a triangle
4. Tear 2 incisions ( approximately 1/4 inch ) diagonally into the fold, these should be about {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} apart and parallel to each other
5. Fold the middle section between the two tears down toward the back and crease
6. Proudly hand in your self-affixed paper staple packet.

Tips

• use a stapler when available

Warnings

• Do not apply a "paper staple" to important documents

Related Articles

• Use a Stapler
• Refill a Stapler
• Use a Holepunch
• Staple a Booklet

See also

• Refill a Stapler
• Staple a Booklet
• Use a Stapler
• Remove a Staple from Your Hand
• Fix a Jammed Manual Stapler
• Remove Staples