# Small Plastic C-clips **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 13, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743 "2022-01-13T19:03:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/1 "2022-01-13T19:03:43Z")
These were used on an old fake Christmas tree to attach wires to the branches. Made of plastic and about 2mm or 1/16" thick. Any idea where I can buy 100 or so of these? [![Imgur](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51818676528_18d7fdfb94_z.jpg "Wire Clip") ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/ireland2017/51818676528/) ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/2 "2022-01-13T19:11:17Z")
Do you need that specific style/size or would these do? [https://www.amazon.com/Novelty-Lights-Christmas-Attaching-Branches/dp/B0063RC12O](https://www.amazon.com/Novelty-Lights-Christmas-Attaching-Branches/dp/B0063RC12O) ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/3 "2022-01-13T19:18:35Z")
Thanks. I saw those, but the shipping costs are absurd - more than the item’s cost. I would get those if I can’t find the originals. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/4 "2022-01-13T21:08:35Z")
Don’t you know anyone who has Prime that could order them for you? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/5 "2022-01-13T21:13:54Z")
> [@kayT](#): > > Don’t you know anyone who has Prime that could order them for you? - They’re not available under Prime. They’re sold by and ship from the manufacturer. ---
**Author:** ![kayT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayt/32/3633_2.png) [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/6 "2022-01-13T21:29:12Z")
Oh boo ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/7 "2022-01-13T22:01:12Z")
I suppose [bread bag twist ties](https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Bracket-Multi-Function-Plastic-Support/dp/B0899CM7RQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TC5A2AYPIQK5&keywords=dark%2Bgreen%2Bbread%2Bties&qid=1642111068&sprefix=dark%2Bgreen%2Bbread%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-5&th=1) will work… ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/8 "2022-01-13T22:05:04Z")
> [@MindsEye\_Watering](#): > > I suppose [bread bag twist ties](https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Bracket-Multi-Function-Plastic-Support/dp/B0899CM7RQ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2TC5A2AYPIQK5&keywords=dark%2Bgreen%2Bbread%2Bties&qid=1642111068&sprefix=dark%2Bgreen%2Bbread%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-5&th=1) will work… - What are you trying to do? ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/9 "2022-01-13T22:30:40Z")
Installing new LED lights in an old fake Christmas tree. The old incandescent lights were wired at the factory using those clips. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/10 "2022-01-13T22:33:49Z")
How about zip ties? [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=small+zip+ties&crid=3QEYAWD08KIE6&sprefix=small+zip+ties%2Caps%2C163&ref=nb\_sb\_noss](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=small+zip+ties&crid=3QEYAWD08KIE6&sprefix=small+zip+ties%2Caps%2C163&ref=nb_sb_noss) ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/11 "2022-01-13T22:39:29Z")
Thought about those too, but they’ve got to be trimmed after installing. Too much hassle for a task that is sure to be a PITA. I’ll probably go with the twist ties if I can’t find the original clips. Thanks for your help, **running\_coach.** ---
**Author:** ![mcgato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@mcgato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcgato)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/12 "2022-01-14T13:48:43Z")
Michaels has something that looks similar. Other hobby stores may have similar. [https://www.michaels.com/rainbow-loom-multicolored-c-clips/10393084.html](https://www.michaels.com/rainbow-loom-multicolored-c-clips/10393084.html) ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/13 "2022-01-14T16:57:13Z")
> [@mcgato](#): > > Michaels has something that looks similar. Thanks. Good price on those - too bad they are multi-colored. ---
**Author:** ![mcgato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac8455/32.png) [@mcgato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mcgato)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/14 "2022-01-14T18:45:41Z")
That company also has clear clips. > **[Regular Clear C-clips, Quantity 96 Approximate](https://rainbowloom.com/products/c-clips?_pos=2&_sid=721d8b882&_ss=r)** > > Quantity: approximately 96Regular size Clear C clips Patent: US D696,576All authentic Rainbow Loom® products, including this product, have been certified to not contain harmful phthalates or other harmful substances, and meet U.S. government toy... ---
**Author:** ![Bonum\_Legatum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bonum_legatum/32/6183_2.png) [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/15 "2022-01-14T19:04:11Z")
Can’t you reuse the clips that are already there? Or do they break as you try to remove them. (Nylon clips can get brittle in a dry environment. You might have better luck if you wait for the humid days of summer…) Then, if you need more, consider buying a used artificial Christmas tree at your local charity store. Remove the clips and donate the tree back. I was thinking that some commercial clip would do… Alas, these look to be too small: > **[Amazon.com: Mardatt 820Pcs Clothes Hanger Size Markers Color-Coding Garment Size...](https://www.amazon.com/Mardatt-Clothes-Markers-Color-Coding-Garment/dp/B08JYVRV5M)** > > Buy Mardatt 820Pcs Clothes Hanger Size Markers Color-Coding Garment Size Markers Tags Kit 9-Size from XXS to 4XL with Sturdy Storage Box: Standard Hangers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/16 "2022-01-14T21:40:52Z")
> [@mcgato](#): > > That company also has clear clips. Hmmm…the price is certainly good and the shipping is not too bad. I can’t really tell how big these are, though. ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/17 "2022-01-14T21:42:03Z")
> [@Bonum\_Legatum](#): > > Or do they break as you try to remove them. Yeah, they mostly break. The barbs on the ends really grab the “branch.” ---
**Author:** ![DPRK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4491bb/32.png) [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-plastic-c-clips/957743/18 "2022-01-14T22:18:22Z")
[![](https://luckyretail.com/Uploadfile/20160328/059138/059138-3.jpg) ](https://luckyretail.com/Uploadfile/20160328/059138/059138-3.jpg) I concede you might need to trim after installing.