How to Make Toys With Paper Clips

Paper Clip Jewelry

• 1

  Gather at least 20 paper clips.

• 2

  Attach paper clips to one another. Double-loop ends should be clipped to single-loop ends.

• 3

  When chain of paper clips reaches appropriate length, join ends to form one loop of paper clips.

• 4

  Use paper clip chain as a necklace, bracelet or other piece of jewelry for yourself, others, dolls or stuffed animals.

Paper Clip Garland

• 5

  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.

• 6

  When the string becomes long enough, stop. Do not attach the ends together (as was done in Section 1).

• 7

  Use paper clip chain to decorate items such as Christmas trees.

Paper Clip Magnet

• 8

  Rub a metal (not plastic or plastic-coated) paper clip along a magnet.

• 9

  Use magnetized paper clip to pick up other paper clips or smaller metal objects.

• 10

  Variation: This activity can be an educational opportunity for kids to learn about polarization and metal properties.