Mini Moleskine

Step 4 You're finished!

And that's it! One cute Mini Moleskine and six adorable Mini Cahiers for about $20.

The only issues with the final product are the slightly damaged edge on one of the Mini Moleskines, the lack of elastic band (if you let someone else cut them, watch them carefully!), and the fact that they now have a couple rather pointy corners. I can't think of an easy solution to the latter issue (if it really is an issue). If you have the means you might try chopping off that corner at a 45-degree angle. It won't be rounded like the other, but it will be less pointy than before. The more cuts you make, though, the more fraying and peeling I think you're likely to run into. I'm content to ignore it for now.

Like I said, this is my Very First Instructable, so I'm really looking forward to any feedback you have. Thanks for reading!

Comments

[colorslam]

I have tried to solve the exact same problem! Like you I want a little notebook I can fit in my pants pocket. Never thought of hacking a moleskine, but I did think of those paper choppers at Kinko's. I buy tiny composition books at Office Max ("Marble Memo" 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" before chopping, 99 cents) and get them cut. Not nearly as classy, but fills the bill. The chopper can slice through about 4 of them, so that's 8 little books for $5.50 and tax.

[seabluelee]

Great idea! I think I'd color that exposed cardboard edge with a black Sharpie pen or similar permanent marker before applying the glue. That should make the cut edge just about unnoticeable.

[nplant]

For the sharp corners, if you have access to a high speed belt or disk sander, you could probably contour it to match (roughly) the original. Should be do-able, as long as you clamp the pages together tightly, near that corner. Would come out relatively clean, I would think, too. Nice project!

[angel.flying]

Hey, I think this is a great idea- and going to Kinko's for the cutting was just brilliant! I never in a million years would have thought of that- I'd have done something goofy like trying to use a fine-toothed hacksaw.. Congratulations on your first presentation- it was great!