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Hacks including dealing with paper or some problems with paper

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Alternatives to using writing paper for writing practice

I'm currently learning a logogram language (characters instead of Latin letters). Everyday, my practice includes writing on paper. I use printed grid paper, designed to help for writing characters: I go through 5+ A4 pages every week. Are there any…
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How do I refold a paper reference guide when I can't tell what order the folds go in?

I can fold the vertical crease in the center, but after that I have no clue how to fold it back to how it was, along the folds it already has. Is there some method I can use to figure out how to fold it back (preferably one I can use for any paper…
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Unwrinkle paper

I was writing on a sheet of paper for something important. I used the eraser and accidentally scrunched up the paper a bit, not ripping it but wrinkling it. Is there a way to fix the paper and make it beautifully flat, not just curved by rubbing it…
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Alternative to White-Out

In multiple instances, I have made a mistake in pen on a colored or decorated piece of paper. White-Out would be too obvious because the page wasn't white to begin with. What can I do/use/lifehack that can solve this?
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How can I quickly and easily attach two (or more) piece of paper together with tape?

I have hundreds of sheets of printed music, all single A4-sized sheets. Many sheets need to be attached (along the long side) to form one long sheet of music made up or two, three or four single A4 sheets of paper. The attachment needs to be…
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How can I remove decades old tape from paper without damaging the images printed on paper?

How to remove decades old clear tape from paper without damaging the paper or image that is printed on the paper?
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How can I mass produce confetti?

In a relatively close future, I will be attending an event in which a very large amount of confetti would be appreciated. As in, litres of them. These would have to be produced in the smallest time possible at minimal cost, and if possible with…
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How to keep a lot of paper in a file?

When I keep my papers in a file, they tend to stick out when there are too many of them, and especially when the file becomes too thick. The paper keeps slipping out and the file stays bulged out even when everything inside it has been removed. Is…
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How to make custom colored paper

I love making a craft made from paper. Currently I have difficulty to find colour specific paper such Teal coloured paper. I expect I will get the same issue when I need specific coloured paper since I have my favourite colours got from my Pantone…
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How to separate paper from college block?

I've always had issues with some college blocks not allowing the paper to be ripped off perfectly, since the tear line isn't thin enough. Is there any trick I could use to never have this issue again?
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Best way to remove dry seal on paper?

For example I've already tried putting a towel in between the paper with dry seal and flat iron, it makes the job done but Im still looking for easier way
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How to perfectly pick only one tissue paper from a tissue box?

I was trying to pick only one tissue paper from a tissue box. But each time it comes out with 2 or more pieces. I just fed up separating it one by one after picked it up.
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Pencil Mark On Vintage Poster

How can I remove pencil marks from a Vintage Poster without damaging the poster itself? I have an Original, 1939 New York World's Fair poster, with a pencil mark on it. I'd like to find out how to get the mark off, without harming the poster's…
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