Miscellaneous Toys

Clips and Clamps
Clips and clamps are among the easiest toys to find cheaply. Look in your hardware stores, your domestic department, your office supply stores, etc. Try these items out on your own hand for a preview of how they are going to feel to your sub. The web between your thumb and first finger is a good place. Just remember, that this area is tougher than the areas of your sub you are probably clamping.

Spring type clothespins are the number one clipping toy, and are found in almost everyone's toy chests. These are easily found in all sizes in any department store. They can be loosened up a bit by clamping them on your headboard or some other item that will hold the jaws wide apart. If you want them a particular color, spray paint them. All sorts of other clips and clamps are available, just shop with imagination. Office supply stores are a treasure trove. Just be careful of the tightness of these items. You don't want to damage your sub.

Like all toys that can cut off circulation or cause nerve damage, you MUST remember to not leave them on for long periods and to check them often for any signs that they are really doing damage. LISTEN to your sub if they complain of any numbness or tingling. These are NOT good signs and mean that you should remove these things fast. The majority of the sensation is going to come on removal, anyway. Returning circulation is the rush, here.

Clothespin zippers are very easy. You need about six or so clothespins (any type with a central spring will do) and a length of string. If you are using wooden clothespins, you want to grind them down until they are flat at the top (take out the V at the top, in otherwords.) The just put a knot in the string so it won't go through, string a clothespin on it
through the spring, and put a knot on the other side to keep it in place. Then neasure off about two-three inches and put in another knot. String another clothespin, and just repeat until you have them all strung. If you want to paint the clothespins, do it before you string them. You can make it pretty if you use colored twine.