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NanKate Mon 16-Jun-14 22:13:12

Can you think of as many uses that paperclips can be used for.

1. Toothpick (don't tell your dentist)

NanKate Thu 19-Jun-14 16:36:31

One of our lecturers at Uni had 2 in her hair!

Pittcity Thu 19-Jun-14 13:08:58

I use them to make holes for transplanting in the garden. flowers

NanKate Wed 18-Jun-14 18:41:08

As we seem to have run out of ideas for paper clips, what about chopsticks ?

Ana Tue 17-Jun-14 18:20:12

A stapler might be better for that job! grin I can't see paperclips lasting long...

Lilygran Tue 17-Jun-14 18:07:29

Treat the strap like two pieces of paper. That's why you may need more than one depending on the weight of the cargo!

besottedgran Tue 17-Jun-14 15:20:59

Oh Lillygran if that's a bra- strap, I'd need 10 !! How do you attach in an emergency?

NanKate Tue 17-Jun-14 13:13:18

I am referring to her dress zip nothing else. blush

NanKate Tue 17-Jun-14 13:11:44

I wonder Holly if James Bond used this method with one of his lady friends .grin

HollyDaze Tue 17-Jun-14 12:44:29

Do you remember that annoying paper clip on Microsoft Word? - Yes, I do with eyebrows and a big grin!

Paperclips are also good for pulling down a zip where the tab thing has come off

Pittcity Tue 17-Jun-14 12:41:38

Do you remember that annoying paper clip on Microsoft Word?

Flowerofthewest Tue 17-Jun-14 12:38:28

After jamming my thumb in a mini-bus door (don't ask) The doctor at A & E heated a paper clip and 'fizzed' through my nail releasing the blood and taking the pressure off. He explained that it is less uncomfortable than a needle and no fear of jabbing the underlying flesh.

I have used them for holding up fallen down hems.

newist Tue 17-Jun-14 09:46:14

Unclogging superglue tubes

rosesarered Tue 17-Jun-14 09:39:42

grin

NanKate Tue 17-Jun-14 09:19:25

Roses rules are meant to be broken in my book.

Kitty you have an entrepreneur in the family.

Lilygran Tue 17-Jun-14 09:18:17

Fastening a broken strap. May need two!

kittylester Tue 17-Jun-14 09:14:53

Sue, DD3 used to make paper clip necklaces to order for people at school using really fancy ones. She used to charge double the cost of the paper clips. Then it dawned on them that they could do it themselves and the bottom fell out of her market. sad

rosesarered Tue 17-Jun-14 09:08:23

prime purpose though!and you didn't say not to put itgrin

rosesarered Tue 17-Jun-14 09:07:21

clipping pages together [cheating I know.]

Oldgreymare Tue 17-Jun-14 08:42:10

The OG once used one to 'repair' the chain that attaches the plug (Bathroom wash basin). You've guessed it, it rusted!

suebailey1 Tue 17-Jun-14 08:29:34

Daisy chains/necklaces

besottedgran Tue 17-Jun-14 07:26:43

Making miniature coat-hangers for doll's houses. Lovely if you use the coloured plastic ones!

Ana Mon 16-Jun-14 22:58:34

hmm

durhamjen Mon 16-Jun-14 22:56:09

How do you do that, number? Can we have pictures? Could come in useful.

ninathenana Mon 16-Jun-14 22:55:35

Cleaning between the teeth of your comb grin yuck !

numberplease Mon 16-Jun-14 22:51:33

Picking a lock