How to Make Paperclip Bracelets

Paperclip bracelets are a fun and inexpensive craft to make using common office supplies. Since paperclips come in a variety of colors, finishes, shapes and sizes, there are multiple ways to create your bracelet. This inexpensive craft makes a great activity for rainy days, after-school craft projects or other social gatherings.

Things You'll Need

• Paperclips
• Flat-nose pliers

Instructions

1. Gather the paperclips you'll use for your bracelet. While you can easily use standard silver paperclips, you can also use multi-color paperclips as well as those shaped like objects. Once you have gathered the paperclips needed for your bracelet, spread them out on your work surface.

2. Connect your first two paperclip links by threading a paperclip through the starter clip's groove. To thread the paperclip through the starter clip's groove, pull the end of the paperclip's wire away from the body of the clip. Slip the second paperclip in between the two wires and pull the paperclip through the starter clip's groove until it is securely fastened in place. Continue connecting paperclips until you have combined enough paperclips to comfortably fit around your wrist. Ensure that your bracelet is large enough for you to slip your hand through.

3. Bring the first and last paper clip together, threading the two together as you did with the previous links. Your bracelet is now ready to wear.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to create your own shapes using your paperclips, use a pair of needlenose pliers to shape the paperclips into the design you envision.

• To dress up your paperclip bracelet, add beads by sliding the beads onto the paper clip. Use larger beads with a hole large enough to accommodate the paperclip's wire.

References

• WeDareYouSaskatoon: Paperclip Jewelry