Black and gray marker drawing of a binder clip with two raised wire handles on textured paper.

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A binder clip with raised handles

A study of a binder clip with two raised wire handles on textured paper. Construct the triangular folded body as a shallow solid.

Everyday objects Medium Marker35 min, at your pace

A way into the drawing

Establish the main forms
Construct the triangular folded body as a shallow solid.
Build the structure
Attach two separate wire loops to the hinge channels on the body.
Develop selected details
Define the clamping lip and separate black faces with narrow gray reflections.

A small thing to tryFollow both wire handles back to their hinge attachments.