WeekendTherapy: Paper Clothesline

Dr. Clark Saturn ever on the trail for innovation, has been apprised of Chris Jordan. Watch closely and you will see Chris and his paper clothesline! It helps organize his office space without putting so many holes in the wall...

Soundtrack this week is some Clark and some "Helter Skelter" by Meat Beat Manifesto.

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Comments (8)

I used this method in a space where I couldn't hang nails because of the old plaster. It is set between a wooden door facing and window facing - perfect for the eye hooks! I also used bookbinding thread as a line and wooden clothesline clips instead of black clips. Result: Ex-cell-ent. That space has been bugging me for months.

posted by MSG on 2006-03-25 18:31:16

Your site is broken. The smallest coolest entries are inaccessible. Just letting you know.

posted by anon on 2006-03-25 20:45:53

i did this once with colorful ribbons and wooden clothspins for kids art in a playroom. they can switch with whatever they have drawn that day. (could also paint the clothspins)

posted by chanie on 2006-03-26 15:05:21

Hey, I did this in grad school (circa 1989) because I'm incapable of remembering anything that's filed away.

posted by wende in san francisco on 2006-03-27 10:47:16

What a good idea.

I always wanted to get one of those spinny note things they use in diners for keeping my crap together. Unfortunately I live far, far away from any restaurant supply stores, and as you can tell, I don't even really know what to call it to search for it.

posted by Christy on 2006-03-27 13:27:33

Christy,

An order wheel.

Here's one:

http://www.yaffees.com/index.cfm?type=service&id=12&area=detail&product=20199&sc=2438

But maybe you could find one cheaper since, sadly, more and more old-fashioned diners seem to be closing.

posted by Anna on 2006-03-27 17:42:55

I've done this several times when on writing residencies. In my new studio, i'm going to attempt something smarter. Magnetic paint with rare earth magnets. No one need even know that the wall is magnetic, because you can paint any color topcoat you like.

posted by glh on 2006-04-08 17:47:03

I've been thinking of doing the same thing with this:
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15594&catalogId=10103&storeId=12&productId=47243&langId=-1&parentCats=15594*15828*15846
that Ikea sells for hanging curtains. The wire is quite long and can be tensioned.

posted by Peter Reynolds on 2006-04-09 12:57:50