This clip shows how to tat onto a paperclip.
You can use whatever size of paperclips you prefer. The thread size that I used in this video is 40. Finer thread will look more delicate, but you can also use size 20 or 10 if you are very new in tatting.

The design is very simple, please check below for the pattern in written format.
Pattern:
CH 3
R (3 - 3 - 3 - 3)
CH 2
R (3 + 4 - 4 - 3)
CH 2
R (3 + 4 - 1 - 1 - 4 - 3 )
CH 2
R (3 + 4 - 4 - 3 )
CH 2
R (3 + 3 - 3 - 3)
CH 3

For diagram and written instructions, please check :
https://www.instagram.com/p/CoTblswOsxc/

Blog: https://lilliantatlace.wordpress.com/2023/02/06/tatting-on-a-paperclip-free-pattern/

Materials:
One shuttle
Thread size: suggested to use size 40, but other sizes are also great.
Crochet hook
One paper clip : 50mm (as seen in the video), but other sizes are also ok.

Thank you for watching!
Enjoy tatting!

You can also check out my IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilliantatlace/
My Etsy shop for patterns : https://www.etsy.com/hk-en/shop/lilliantatlace/