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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Using a regular stapler and cardboard
• Method 2 of 3: Using a regular stapler and two books
• Method 3 of 3: Using a specialty stapler
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Have you made a brochure at home and do you want to staple the pages together? Trying to get to the spine of the brochure with a regular stapler can be difficult, but if you can spread the arms of your stapler apart, there are at least two ways to assemble your brochure without using special tools. need to use. If you want to staple a large amount of brochures or a particularly thick brochure, you can probably save time by using a special stapler described below.

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Method 1 of 3: Using a regular stapler and cardboard

1. Lay down a layer of corrugated cardboard or other protective material. With this method, you staple your brochure onto a soft surface and then manually push the ends of the staples against the pages of the brochure. You can use corrugated cardboard, foam, or other material that is soft enough to pierce the staples without getting them stuck. Only use material that you don't mind getting damaged.
   • If you want to staple a large number of brochures, you should probably use a special stapler.
   • If you don't have suitable materials and your brochure is thin, try the two-book method.
2. Place the brochure face down on the cardboard. Make sure all pages are in the correct order and are exactly on top of each other. The cover should be visible and not the pages in the brochure. Otherwise, it is more difficult to fold the brochure after stapling.
3. Open the two stapler arms. Grasp the top arm by the swivel mechanism and not the head where the staple comes out. Use your other hand to hold the bottom part and pull the arm up. The two arms of the stapler should unfold.
4. Place the stapler head in the center of the brochure. The center of the brochure is fastened with 2 to 4 staples at equal distances from each other, depending on the size of the brochure and how strong it needs to be. The staples should all face the same direction as the spine of the brochure (vertically when holding and reading the final brochure) so that you can fold the sheets of paper in half around the staples without tearing the paper. Adjust the stapler head according to these guidelines.
5. Push down on the head of the stapler to eject a staple. Since you cannot place the paper on a surface of corrugated cardboard or other soft material, you probably won't hear the characteristic clicking noise of the stapler you are used to. Push the head down firmly, let go, and pick up the stapler.
6. Gently lift the brochure and examine the staple. Chances are that the staple is partly in the cardboard underneath. Slowly and gently lift the brochure to pull the two ends of the staple out of the cardboard. You may have to bend the staple straight with your finger before pulling.
   • If the staple is firmly attached to the material, it is too thin to use for this purpose. Loosen the staple with a staple remover and try again with thicker corrugated cardboard.
7. Push the ends of the staple over against the paper. After pulling the staple out of the material underneath, you should see two straight ends sticking through the paper. Bend the ends together along the spine of the brochure. You can use your fingers and gently grasp the staple by the side to avoid the sharp ends or lay the paper flat and hit the ends with a hard object to bend them.
8. Do the same with the other staples. Return the brochure to the cardboard and place the stapler head on the next part of the spine to be stapled. Try to line up the staples as straight as possible.

Method 2 of 3: Using a regular stapler and two books

1. Use this method to staple thin brochures. You do not need any special tools for this method, but it is only suitable for thin brochures consisting of a few sheets of paper. Your stapler should be powerful enough to push a staple through the brochure without a stable surface underneath. So don't use a rusty stapler or a stapler that jams quickly.
   • If you want to staple a large number of brochures you can save a lot of effort by using a special stapler.
2. Place two large books next to each other. Choose two books that are exactly the same height when you place them flat on a table. Place them flat on a table or other hard surface, leaving a small space between the two books. The opening only needs to be wide enough to staple the brochure above without the staples ending up in the books. 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters should be wide enough.
3. Place the stack of paper face down on the books. Make sure it is centered over the opening. Make sure that all the pages are in the correct order and that they are exactly on top of each other, then place the stack of paper on top of the two books. The center of the cover should be exactly above the opening.
4. Open the two stapler arms. Pull the stapler arms apart. If only the top cover comes off and you can see the staples, push it back in and try again, holding the sides of the top arm tighter.
5. Hold the stack of paper in place and rest the top arm of the stapler on the spine of the brochure. Hold the brochure in place with your hands or place a heavy object on it on both sides. Place the stapler arm so that the head is in the center of the brochure where you want the first staple to go. Depending on the size of the brochure, you will probably need 2 to 4 staples evenly spaced.
6. Push down on the stapler head quickly. Since there is only air under the spine of the brochure, you will have to quickly push down on the stapler head to get the staple into the paper. While doing this, hold the paper in place so that it doesn't get pressed down with the stapler. Do not push hard enough to tear the paper. Apply firm pressure, but do it quickly.
7. Bend the ends of the staple over. Lift the stack of paper and see if the staple has gone through the paper. If so, just press the two ends of the staple flat against the paper so that they point towards each other. You can do this with your fingers avoiding the sharp points, or by gently flattening them with a hard object.
   • If the staple has not made it through the entire stack of paper, your stapler may not be strong enough for this method. You may also not have pushed hard enough. Try again after placing the two books closer together, making sure to hold the paper in place when pushing the staple in.
8. Do the same with the remaining staples. Continue until the spine of the brochure has enough staples to hold the folded paper securely in place. 3 staples are enough for most projects. If your brochure is particularly thick or tall, you may need 4 staples.

Method 3 of 3: Using a specialty stapler

1. Buy a stapler with a long arm or rotary head. If you fail regular brochures it may be worth buying such a special stapler. A long-arm stapler is simply a very large stapler that allows you to reach the spine of a brochure from the right direction to push a staple into it. A stapler with a rotary head is shorter, but has an arm that can rotate to push the staples into the paper in the correct direction. Both types are suitable for booklet stapling.
   • A long-arm stapler is also known as a brochure stapler or long-arm stapler.
   • If you buy a long-arm stapler, make sure the arm is long enough to reach the center of the brochure across the width of the page.
   • Check the maximum number of sheets the stapler can staple. Remember, this is about the number of sheets of paper and not the number of numbered pages in your final brochure.
2. Assemble your brochure. Make sure that all pages are in the correct order and that they are all lined up before you put in staples.
3. Determine the number of staples needed to attach the brochure at the spine. Usually two staples are enough (this is standard), but depending on the size of your brochure, one staple may be enough or you may need three or four. If you need more than one or two staples, it can be helpful to mark small pencil marks beforehand so you know where to staple the brochure. With practice, this will likely get easier.
4. Place your brochure with the cover facing up. Load the booklet into the stapler so that the center portion is under the staple mechanism. Make sure the brochure is straight in the stapler and that the distances to the edges of the pages are the same on both sides.
5. Push the stapler arm down toward the back to where you want to place a staple. When the stapler arm is in position, push the end of the arm down until you hear the staple go through the paper. Repeat the above process to position the stapler on another part of the spine and apply staples until the brochure has the number of staples you want. Two or three staples are usually enough.
6. Check that all staples are properly installed and lying flat. If there is a staple that did not come through the paper or has the ends bent incorrectly, remove it so you can try again. Do this by bending both ends of the staple in question until they are straight and then pushing them through the holes you made with the stapler.

Tips

• Some copiers and printing equipment can print and staple brochures. If you want to make a lot of brochures, you can make professional brochures yourself this way if you have such a device at your disposal.
• If the edges of the pages are not exactly aligned, you can use a utility knife or snap-off knife to cut the pages straight.
• With a stapler with a long arm you can also staple other large items, such as address books, craft projects, wallets, etc. Keep these options in mind if you are unsure whether you want to buy a specialty stapler.
• If you make a large number of brochures, you can have them printed and stapled at a copy shop. For a professional finish, go to a copy shop with a saddle stitcher.

Warnings

• Do not grasp the head of the stapler when opening the arms. Instead, hold the device by the swivel mechanism between the two arms.

Necessities

• Stapler (regular stapler or one with a long arm)
• Staples
• Paper

With a regular stapler:

• Two large books
• Corrugated cardboard, foam rubber or other soft material