# DIY Taped Paperclip Necklaces This Paperclip Necklace is Adorned with Colored Masking Tape By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperclip-necklace References: [howaboutorange.blogspot](http://howaboutorange.blogspot.ca/2013/03/diy-jewelry-from-paperclips-and-tape.html) This paperclip necklace is a beautiful creation out of the simplest of materials -- stationery. Geometric patterns have recently been a popular choice of necklace pendants, so blogger 'How about Orange' created her own using linked paperclips and colorful tape. This DIY pictorial by How about Orange will teach you how to make your own. The blogger fidgeted around with paper clips to see what kind of [geometric designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace) she could come up with. She then linked and wrapped pieces of [colorful masking tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit) around for color. The blogger used additional jump rings and a lobster clasp to finish off the necklaces. These [statement necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs) are easy to make and are very cost-efficient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Pendant Necklaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable geometric pendant necklaces using unconventional materials. - **DIY Jewelry Making:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative tools or kits for DIY jewelry making using simple and easily accessible materials. - **Colorful Masking Tape Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a range of craft supplies and accessories focused on utilizing colorful masking tape for creative projects. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce eco-friendly and sustainable fashion accessories made from unconventional materials like paperclips and masking tape. - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or marketplace for sharing and selling DIY jewelry making tutorials and supplies. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to create limited-edition collections of unique jewelry pieces incorporating unconventional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Note Clip Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [Snap Binding Minimal Clipboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-jacket.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Clamping Stationery Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peleg-design-clamptape.md) - [Tape Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-tape.md) - [Crayon-Themed Arm Cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-full.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md)