How to Make a Tripod Out of a Paperclip

Of all the species of office supplies, none is more adaptable than the wily paperclip. A couple of strategic bends transforms the humble paperclip into a stand for your camera.

Scrounge a couple of clips from work and tuck them in your camera case. Then when you need a quick shot of you and your best mate at the coffee shop, just whip one out, prop your camera on it and shoot. The stand will hold a point-and-shoot horizontally or vertically with a little balancing.