How to Make Toys With Paper Clips
Paper clips may seem mundane, but in the hands of kids they can become unusual toys. This article gives examples of creations to make from these standard office supplies.
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Instructions
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Paper Clip Jewelry
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Gather at least 20 paper clips.
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Attach paper clips to one another. Double-loop ends should be clipped to single-loop ends.
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When chain of paper clips reaches appropriate length, join ends to form one loop of paper clips.
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Use paper clip chain as a necklace, bracelet or other piece of jewelry for yourself, others, dolls or stuffed animals.
Paper Clip Garland
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As in Section 1 (Paper Clip Jewelry), form a string of many paper clips attached to one another. Use colored paper clips for visual appeal.
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When the string becomes long enough, stop. Do not attach the ends together (as was done in Section 1).
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Use paper clip chain to decorate items such as Christmas trees.
Paper Clip Magnet
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Rub a metal (not plastic or plastic-coated) paper clip along a magnet.
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Use magnetized paper clip to pick up other paper clips or smaller metal objects.
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Variation: This activity can be an educational opportunity for kids to learn about polarization and metal properties.
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Tips & Warnings
To make activities especially fun and eye-catching, make paper clip toys and items out of colored or patterned paper clips as well as paper clips of different sizes. There are numerous paper clip shapes on the market today--some are square, some are triangular, some defy definition. Be creative and try some of the newer options.
Paper clip toys should not be made by very young children without constant adult supervision because of the risk of swallowing. Paper clips have sharp ends, so use caution when bending or twisting them.
