Make a Helicopter Out of a Paper Clip

by Rye2121 in Living > Office Supply Hacks

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Make a Helicopter Out of a Paper Clip

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In this Instructable you will learn how to make a helicopter out of a paper clip. This is my first instructable.

Gather Materials

1. a paper clip
2. a rubber band
3. masking tape
4. about 2-3 min

Bend the Clip

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Take the paper clip and bend the long edge so that it is straight. It doesn't have to be perfectly straight.

Fold the Loop

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Take the Paper clip then bend the inside loop so that it touches the end of the paper clip like in the picture.

Attach the Tape

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Hold the long straight end and at the very bottom and take about 2 inches of tape and fold the tape on the bottom.

Let It Fly!

Take your new Helicopter and stick the loop into the rubber band and pull the helicopter back then let it fly!