Introduction: Automatic Bookmark
This is my first instructable, so please bear with me
You are absorbed in middle of an interesting book. And all of a sudden, someone bumps into you and SLAM shuts the book! You didn't even get time to bookmark the page and now you will have to painstakingly go through all the chapters to find out where you left. Now worry no more. This automatic bookmark keeps track of the page you are reading ... well, automatically! Even if the book is closed accidentally it will stay in place and let you start off immediately
Step 1: Materials and Tools
Materials:
1. Cardboard (shown here is piece of cornflakes box)
2. Piece of regular printer paper. You can draw or print your design. I have printed "hand" dings
Tools:
1. Pair of scissors
2. Black marker
3. Glue (shown here is PVA glue, but paper glue will work too)
Step 2:
Sketch the pattern shown in the figure on the card and then cut out along the black lines
Step 3:
Cut out the pattern on the printer paper
Step 4:
Paste the hand on the card paper as shown.
Step 5:
Let your bookmark dry and it is ready to use!
Tuck it to the last pages or the cover like a paper clip. This works like an anchor for the pointer
Step 6:
Place the pointer on the page you are reading.
As you read simply turn the page and the pointer will jump up and settle on the new page!
Step 7: A Simpler 5-mintes Version of the Automatic Bookmark
Step 8: Video of Automatic Bookmark in Action!

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31 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
It's a good idea, but how do you read through the finger? Maybe just replace the hand with a clear bit of thin plastic.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
Thats an excellent idea!
6 years ago
Cool! I coated the cardboard with colored tape and decorated that with sharpie designs when I made mine.
Reply 6 years ago
Hey Karli!
Thats an awesome idea!! Might even save your bookmarks against minor spills!
6 years ago
Finally! This is exactly what I need!
6 years ago
very creative!!! loved it
7 years ago on Introduction
creative and simple
7 years ago on Introduction
This looks very nice and easy.
7 years ago on Introduction
Excellent! Very creative!
8 years ago
Thanks I am not a good instructor like you! I really need someone who can show people how to make and use it.
The video of how to use it:
http://youtu.be/GOn7aRepT3Q
The PDF:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oj4cjzl4fwmlpo9/design1.pdf
Feel free to decorate and revise it!
8 years ago
I have a bookmark similar to your automatic bookmark. I would like you to make an instruction about it. You don't even need to mention me but just let me use your instruction in the future, please!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
sure thing :)
let me know how we can go about it
9 years ago on Introduction
Bes. Idea. Ever.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
I am the Worst. Speller. Ever
I meant best, not bes
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Heh, I got turned down for a load for spelling my name wrong on the application!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Er, "loan", not "load".
8 years ago on Introduction
This is very cool :),Thanks for sharing.
8 years ago
Awesome idea!
9 years ago on Step 8
Genius!
9 years ago
Clever