Uncard

Uncard is a simple solution to the infamous earphone pocket tangle. Before attempting to make an uncard, however, there are two things you should know. One, it's ridiculously easy to make and to use....and two, it will probably make you smile.

Step 1 Materials

You will need:

1 old or unused plastic card (gift card, rewards card, i.d., etc.)
1 rubber band (preferably thick and slightly smaller than your plastic card)
1 pair of earphones

Comments

[wazzup105]

Hardest part will be getting a rubber band that's just the right size... BUT, you could use a regular thin rubber band doubled up to make this work.

[enticement]

I would be concerned about a thin rubber band putting too much tension on the headphones. They're really fragile from my experience... I've had to buy about 6 pair in the 4 years that I've owned an iPod.

The weak part is the connection between the cord and the headphone plug so as long as it wasn't putting too much tension on that part, it wouldn't matter. If the band kept them exactly the way they were on the picture, it would put tension on the plug, but I don't know, I'd be scared that they would slip or something lol

[timwikander]

Doubling up on a regular rubber band isn't a bad idea. The advantage to the thick band though, is that it lays flat and you don't have to worry about it rolling back on the card when you have it in your pocket. If you don't have one lying around however, the kind that super markets put on fresh broccoli (and sometimes celery) should do the trick. A healthy meal and good music! :)

[black hole]

Slices from bike inner tubes work too.

[Ase0esA]

you've got my vote!

[black hole]

I just voted for you. This is a good idea, very well documented, nice clear pictures. Good luck!

[timwikander]

:) thanks!

[nicholas1951]

Elegantly simple. Nicely done!