That thing that stops the bread bag! Do you know what it’s called?
The name of the white or light blue clasp attached to a bag of bread. It is often referred to as a “bread bag stopper” but its official name is “bag closure”.
There are actually various types of bag closures, such as the same shape but in different sizes, with heart-shaped or x-shaped holes, etc. The only company in Japan that manufactures these types of closures is the “Bakery Bags” Company, which is the only one in Japan. The only company that manufactures bag closures in Japan is said to sell 1.4 billion yen a year from the production of this product alone.
The company that manufactures bag closures is called Quick Lock Japan (Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture). They manufacture over 3 billion pieces per year.
How to reuse/utilize the “bread bag stopper.
However, have you ever wondered if you could use the “bread bag stopper” for something after you finish eating the bread? Have you ever thought about how to use it? Since it is plastic and strong, many people must be thinking of some way to reuse it.
This time, we would like to introduce you to some ways to reuse and utilize the “bread bag stopper.
Making “Bag Closure Kitten
Since it became a buzz on Twitter for a while, many people have been making “Bag Closure Nyan Cat” using Bag Closure.
The charm of this product is that it is easy to obtain and easy to make, as it is usually included when you buy bread! Why don’t you try arranging it into a cute cat and have fun with it?
The bag-closure kitten is very easy to make. Simply fold it in two in the middle and draw a picture of a cat on the left and right sides. If you use light blue, pink, or green, you can even make a colorful kitten.
Outlet markers
Electrical outlets tend to be messy. If you mark them with the thing that holds the bread bag, you won’t accidentally pull out the power plug and get in trouble with your family! No more “Oh no, I’m going to pull out the plug by mistake! You can also write the name of the device or paint it in a color to make it easier to recognize.
Wrap around cords for storage
Wrap around earphones for neat storage! You can prevent earphones from getting tangled and frustrating when you use them.
In addition to cords, it can also be used for embroidery threads, lace threads, and other threads that are difficult to use because of the clutter when you want to use them. Decorate it with masking tape or sheets to make it look cute!
In the kitchen
Use the bag closure to keep your rubber bands together. The rubber bands that you find scattered all over the place can be neatly put away by putting them through the bag closure.
For hair elastics
To avoid such a situation, keep all your hair elastics in one place in a bag closure.
For used cellophane or vinyl tape.
Sometimes it can be frustrating to use used tape and not know where it started. In such cases, you can put a bag closure on the broken part! It is very simple to use, but very useful.
For socks in the laundry.
This method is used as a fastener when washing socks. Socks that tend to fall apart can be clipped together with the back closure and washed and dried as is to keep them together and not lose them.
Have fun with your kids
Colorfully painted and pretty! If you attach an eyeball part, the open part looks just like a mouth, which is interesting.
You can also use them for small gifts such as sweets! You can make many of them in various colors and patterns and use them as mini garlands!
For accessories
Bag Closure can also be used to make earrings and pierced earrings. It is a simple method of making them by cutting them in half and attaching accessory parts, but they can also be made in such a fashionable way.
Flip-flop protection
Have you ever had a problem with the nose of your flip flops falling out? If you attach the bag closure to the noseband on the back of the sandal, the beesand will last longer.
Key marker
You can also use the bag closure to mark where the keys are so that you don’t forget their use, especially if you don’t use them every day.
For document themes and itemization
Some people use the bag closures as color-coded markers when sorting notebooks and documents by item.
Cable stopper for smartphones and PCs
PC and smartphone charging cords are easy to get messy. If they fall off the desk, there is a danger of stepping on them. You can use the Bag Closure as a cord holder by fastening it to the edge of your desk.
summary
That thing that holds the bread bag” that we always tend to throw away. If you think about it and get creative, you may find your own fun way to reuse them or use them in your daily life.
