iPhone Holder with Binder Clips

I’ve been looking all over for a simple iPhone holder that can prop my phone up at an angle so I can watch movies while I’m working on something at my desk. I’ve tried the business card holder only to be disappointed when I realized its too flimsy and could be easily crushed by the weight of my iPhone. I’ve tried twisting and bending paper clips but they snap apart too easily and warp out of shape if I’m not careful about finding a good place to tuck it away when I’m not using it.

So I’ve come up with something that’s easy and only takes seconds to put together. Behold, my iPhone holder made of two binder clips!

All you need is two binder clips: a large one and a smaller one. I had some 1.25″ and 3/4″ wide clips, so I used those. You can substitute and go with a larger binder clip but I wouldn’t recommend going any smaller than a 1.25″ wide clip for stability and support.

First, clasp the smaller clip’s hands together and then bend the body upwards. You’ll have to hold the arms, or they will flip apart.

Then, insert the small arms into the big clip’s jaws. Don’t insert them all the way because you want to create a little crevasse for the edge of your iPhone to rest into.

And that’s it! Make several and keep them at home, work, and in your backpack. Simple enough, the stand supports the iPhone vertically too and is quite sturdy.

You can now view your iPhone at a comfortable angle. Enjoy!