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free plans: how to make a Ball Clip |
| Basic Description | This simple project, presses two large marbles against each other with the tension of a single bent wire. This basic concept is great for holding paper or a stack of them on a hook in your office. The marbles roll against each other as you slide paper in or out, yet still maintain significant holding power. |
| Materials | Two large marbles, wire, spray paint. A complete material list is provided below. |
| Tools | Two needle nose pliers, hacksaw or wire cutter. A complete tool list is provided below. |
| Cost | The plan itself is free! Estimated cost of materials: $1 |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Difficulty | Easy |
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The first step involves acquiring the necessary materials and proper tools. It is best to get everything prepared before commencing because you are free to progress without unnecessary interruptions. |
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| Item | Qty. | Description |
| #1 | 12" (30cm) | metal wire. we used 1/8" (3mm) dia. aluminum wire which was easy to work with and worked well. you can also use steel wire, but choose a thinner gauge because thick wire will be difficult to bend. |
| #2 | 2 | large marbles. we used 'shooter marbles" which are about 1" (25mm) in diameter. |
| #3 | - | spray paint (optional). |
| Tool |
hacksaw
or bolt cutter to cut wire. |
| needle nose pliers
and regular pliers
or a two needle-nose pliers. |
| sandpaper |
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