I find it so inspiring when designers and artists can look at an ordinary object and create something completely creative with it. For instance, take these unconventional clothespin creations. While some of these are interesting and beneficial modifications of the traditional clothespin, others involve oddball applications.
Enjoy this cluster and perhaps you'll walk away inspired to design your own unconventional clothespin creations.
12 Unconvential Clothespin Creations
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Clothespin Chopsticks
A Unique Approach to Eating Your Food by Decor Craft
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Pinched Flesh Alphabets
Twisted Typography from Arjan Benning
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Unconventional Pin-Up Art
The Martin Huberman ‘Love Me Tender Project' Creates A
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Batman Clothespins
‘Vespertilium' Secures Your Laundry, Halloween or Not
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Computerized Clothes Hangers
Clothes Pin USB Drive Will Not Leave Your Files Hung Out to Dry
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Clothes Pin Lamps
David Olschewski Creates Something Uniquely New Out of the Old
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Recycled Wooden Fixtures
The Rustic, Recycled Clothespin Chandelier by Mesila Studio
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Luminous Clothes Hangers
The LED Peg Light Will Cure Your Garment Woes
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Arthritis Clothes Pins
The Product Tank Clothes Pegs Alleviate Stress on Disabled Hands
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Bird Brained Household Items
The Early Bird Clothes Pins by Fabian Von Spreckelsen
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Lightbright Clothes Pin
Sungho Lee Creates LED Pin For More Than Just Laundry
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Panties-Only Drying Racks
The Seletti Underwear Dryer is Designed to Save Space
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