He came to realize that what started out as a habit had become a bona fide work of art that could be sold. To this day, Quay says he doesn’t know how he obtained the skill to make the paper clip ...

James Ward has an unusual attachment to paper clips. And when he sees one, he sees "a piece of art, but it's also a piece of useful art." And like any serious art appreciator, he is also a collector.

Highlights: Green and red clips add colour to this boy’s rose (Picture: Solent) Anyone who has ever fumbled around the office looking for a paper clip will be filled with envy. Artist Pietro D’Angelo ...

When Joe Fab came across a 2001 Washington Post article on a tiny Tennessee school’s project on the Holocaust, making an award-winning documentary out of it was not foremost in his mind. “The story ...

The paper clip is something of a fetish object in design circles. Its spare, machined aesthetic and its inexpensive ubiquity landed it a spot in MoMA’s 2004 show Humble Masterpieces. This was a ...

Sure, paper clips end up floating around junk drawers and clutter desk tops, but they’re good for more than just organizing papers. These bendy wires can be quite handy in pinch — and they can make a ...

When it comes to building good habits, there’s no magic bullet. Consistency is key. If you’re trying to build a new habit, or just stick with an old one, try the paper clip strategy. As productivity ...

ABC News tried to swap a paper clip for bigger and better things at the RNC. — -- With a red paper clip in hand, ABC News attended the Republican National Convention this week. The goal was to ...