Colored paper clips

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After reading about the great survival uses with paper clips, you may find yourself carrying one wherever you go.

1. Compass

A paper clip can be a great directional tool if you are lost. Simply cut part of the paper clip so you have a straight piece, rub it against steel or an iron knife to magnetize it, place it on a leaf, and place the leaf in a bowl of water.

The paper clip will point in the north-south direction.

2. Repair Zip Tabs

If the tab of your zipper breaks off, but the zipper is still functional, slip a paper clip through the tab hole and the zipper is good as new.

3. Clothing Hook

Bend a paper clip to imitate an “S” hook. You can then hang the paper clip on the top of doors or on a draw and can hand clothes, jackets, towels, or anything else you need off the floor.

4. Fish Hook

A paper clip is a great tool to use as a fishhook. You can tie it to the end of any kind of string, bait it, and the shine also functions as a lure.

5. Key Ring

You can bend a paper clip into a circle to act as a key ring and keep all of your keys and key chains organized in one place.

6. Finger/Toe Splint

An important survival use for a paper clip is using it as a splint. You can place it against a broken or jammed finer or toe and wrap it with gauze, tape, or other material you have to stabilize your finger or toe.

7. Cell Phone Stand

This is a home survival use for a paper clip and is important to many people. Straighten out a paper clip, make two bends near the center of the paper clip, about and inch down from each bend you just made, make another bend, finally, bend the ends of the paper clip just a little bit and you are ready to watch videos on your phone.

8. Reset Gadgets

It’s always an issue when you need to reset your Internet modem, your kid’s favorite toy, or any other gadget and you can’t find something small enough to press the tiny button. Fear no longer as a paper clip is perfect tool.

9. Sewing Needle

A paper clip can be a great survival tool when you need to mend clothes, gear, or a pack. All you need to do is cut a straight piece of the paper clip and flatten one end.

Put a hole through the flattened end with a sharp tool or a hand drill. Thread any string material you have through the hole and you are ready to sew.

10. Safety Pin

You can bend a paper clip for it to be used as a safety pin to pin clothes or key chains to your pack for quick access.

33mm 100pc