Paper clips are a super handy invention for office work and studying. They help us keep our documents and papers neat and tidy.
However, apart from that use, there are many other handy things we can do with paper clips that we might not expect. So, what are those uses? Let’s find out and take note of these tips.
1 Use as a smartphone stand
With just one or two paper clips, you can create a stand for your smartphone. If you don’t need an expensive phone case with a built-in stand, you can simply use 2 paper clips in a convenient and compact way to hold your smartphone instead of spending a small fortune.
There are 3 extremely simple ways to make a smartphone stand:
Simply clip one side of the smartphone, and you’re done.
Make a smartphone stand with just 1 paper clip.
Clip 2 paper clips to a small piece of paper. Then place your phone on it.
Or, make a stand with 2 paper clips and a small piece of paper.
Use a large paper clip and place it on top of a smaller one. Then place your smartphone on it.
Or, use 1 large and 1 small paper clip; it’s very convenient.
2 Protect your charging cables and headphones
Although wireless headphones are available nowadays, they are quite expensive, so many people still use wired headphones. As a result, one common issue is having to spend time untangling headphone or phone charging cables before being able to use them.
Don’t worry, this big problem can be solved with just a few small paper clips. Just follow these 2 methods:
Neatly coil your headphone cable and use a paper clip to hold it in the middle.
Use a paper clip to hold the middle section of your cables and headphones.
Wrap the headphone cable around the paper clip.
Or, simply wrap the cable around the paper clip like this.
3 Organize your desk with paper clips
Your desk is too cluttered with all sorts of cables such as phone and laptop chargers. Now, take those paper clips and organize them right away. It’s quick and simple:
Choose paper clips of different sizes for different cables.
Clip the paper clips to the edge of the desk and thread the cables through.
Note: If the plug is too large and cannot fit through the clip’s wings, gently press the sides of the clip to remove the base and then thread the cable through. Afterward, reattach the base to the clip.
4 A helper for clothes hangers
Why is it called a helper? Paper clips keep clothes flat and secure, ensuring that the hanger and clothes don’t fall to the ground when it’s windy.
It’s very simple to do. Just attach the paper clip to the top of the hanger with the hanging string, and attach 2 paper clips to the back of the pants or skirt with the hanger, as shown in the picture.
Paper clips are also a great helper for clothes hangers.
5 A 2-in-1 keyring with a key and optional item
For this use, let’s say you want to clip a key and some cash together. Use the paper clip as a keyring to hold both of these items together at once, which is extremely convenient.
The steps are simple:
A simple but handy keyring, isn’t it?
6 Make a coaster
With just 1 rubber band and 4 paper clips, you can easily make a creative, quick coaster at home.
Simply bend one end of each paper clip outward to form a hook and hook it onto a plate, and hook the other end onto the rubber band. With 4 paper clips at each corner, you will have a rectangular coaster in no time.
Make a coaster.
7 Replace a broken shirt button
If your shirt button accidentally breaks at the office and you can’t replace it right away, you can try using a paper clip to “fix” it temporarily!
Just hook a paper clip into the spot where the button broke off, and you can keep your shirt closed until the end of the day. However, don’t move around too much, or the paper clip might fall off.
Replace a broken shirt button.
8 Use a paper clip to hold your shirt sleeve in place
Another great tip for your outfit, especially for men who often wear long-sleeved shirts, is to use a paper clip to hold the sleeve in place.
Simply thread the paper clip into the fold of the sleeve to keep it in place. For a more aesthetic look, use a paper clip that matches the color of your shirt!
Use a paper clip to hold your shirt sleeve in place.
9 Create a paper clip compass
Another creative way to use a small paper clip is to make a compass. With just a few simple steps, you can have a compass to use in an emergency.
Create a paper clip compass.
10 Clean the phone’s jacks
By straightening a paper clip, you can use it to insert into the phone’s jacks and remove large pieces of dirt and dust. However, this method can easily scratch the inside of the phone jack.
Alternatively, you can wrap a small piece of tape around the end of the paper clip securely and gently insert it into the jack. The tape will help remove small dust particles and fabric lint.
Clean the phone’s jacks.
11 Make a cute bow
With a ribbon, tie the ribbon to one end of the paper clip, and you’ll have a cute bow to decorate gifts or clip to documents.
Make a cute bow.
12 Make a SIM card ejector
If you lose your SIM card ejector tool, don’t worry! Just straighten one end of a paper clip, and you can use it as a SIM card ejector.
Make a SIM card ejector.
13 Make eye-catching decorations (make a lamp, a multicolored circle)
You can let your creativity run wild with extremely new and wonderful ideas, such as making a chandelier with 1-0-2, or a multicolored circle connected by many different paper clips. These unique handmade items will surely be impressive!
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