Introduction: Paperclip Cube

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This instructable will demonstrate how to make a cube from paperclips!

Supplies

Supplies:

  1. paper clips
  2. scissors
  3. Welder
  4. welding wire
  5. masking tape

Step 1: Set Up

First, turn on the welding machine so it has time to heat up. Straighten out the paper clips and cut 12 equal sized pieces.

Step 2: Assemble

Next, arrange the paper clip pieces in a square and secure it with masking tape. Weld the 4 corners together using the welding machine and the welding wire. To weld, make sure to heat up the paperclip pieces for a while and then put the welding wire next to the 2 paperclip pieces to weld them together. Repeat again to get 2 squares welded together.

Step 3: Assemble and End

After welding the 2 squares, tape them to the floor using masking tape to ensure they don't move and weld them together to eventually form a cube. If possible, have someone hold the square or papercut piece up when welding or use a clamp to hold it in place while welding. Finally, finish welding and make sure to let your cube cool down from welding!