How to Connect Two Paper Clips without Touching Them

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain two paper clips and a piece of paper.

   A dollar bill is about the right size, or you can use any long, narrow piece of paper.
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   Step 2: Fold the piece of paper into thirds so it looks like a flattened "z".

   You should have a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. , Put the clip towards the loose end. , Put the paper clip towards the loose end. , If you've clipped the paper clips together correctly, they will move towards each other. ,,,
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   Step 3: Clip top layer and the middle layer together from the side

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   Step 4: as shown.

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   Step 5: Clip middle and bottom layers together with the other paper clip.

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   Step 6: Pull the ends of the paper apart.

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   Step 7: Keep pushing and pulling till it pops through

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   Step 8: The paper clips will join and pop off the paper.

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   Step 9: Finished.

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