Small Plastic C-clips

MindsEye_Watering · January 13, 2022, 7:03pm

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?

running_coach · January 13, 2022, 7:11pm

MindsEye_Watering · January 13, 2022, 7:18pm

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.

kayT · January 13, 2022, 9:08pm

Don’t you know anyone who has Prime that could order them for you?

running_coach · January 13, 2022, 9:13pm

They’re not available under Prime. They’re sold by and ship from the manufacturer.

kayT · January 13, 2022, 9:29pm

Oh boo

MindsEye_Watering · January 13, 2022, 10:01pm

I suppose bread bag twist ties will work…

running_coach · January 13, 2022, 10:05pm

What are you trying to do?

MindsEye_Watering · January 13, 2022, 10:30pm

Installing new LED lights in an old fake Christmas tree.

The old incandescent lights were wired at the factory using those clips.

running_coach · January 13, 2022, 10:33pm

MindsEye_Watering · January 13, 2022, 10:39pm

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.

mcgato · January 14, 2022, 1:48pm

Michaels has something that looks similar. Other hobby stores may have similar.
https://www.michaels.com/rainbow-loom-multicolored-c-clips/10393084.html

MindsEye_Watering · January 14, 2022, 4:57pm

Thanks. Good price on those - too bad they are multi-colored.

mcgato · January 14, 2022, 6:45pm

That company also has clear clips.

Bonum_Legatum · January 14, 2022, 7:04pm

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:

MindsEye_Watering · January 14, 2022, 9:40pm

Hmmm…the price is certainly good and the shipping is not too bad.

I can’t really tell how big these are, though.

MindsEye_Watering · January 14, 2022, 9:42pm

Yeah, they mostly break. The barbs on the ends really grab the “branch.”

DPRK · January 14, 2022, 10:18pm

I concede you might need to trim after installing.