Sugru Zipper Pull Replacements

The first thing that always seems to break on a backpack is the zipper pull.  I don't know why, but mine always tear off within a few months.  Real big waste of a bag, and a real hassle to not have anymore.  I decided to use the power of Sugru to fashion new pulls!

If you like this project please consider voting for it in the Sugru Contest, voting begins October 10th 2010.  Thanks!

Step 1 Materials Required

We need:

• One 5g sachet of Sugru
• Two large paper clips (Steel)

Comments

[Beenay25]

This is an awesome Instructable! Really great idea.
Both the jacket and trouser zips broke on my motorcycle gear about a month ago (kinda miffed at this as I paid £800 for them and they're only just out of warranty)
The Sugru idea sounds like the perfect fix. :)

[projectsugru]

love this hack :)

[pcwhalen]

I did this, too. Great minds think alike.
Works great on kids snow boot zips, too. Bigger zips so hands with mittens can close them. I use orange so my kids can find the grip easily.

[mattthegamer463]

Orange, great idea.