bend the paper clip into a straight line then create a small hook at one end carefully insert the hooked end into the keyhole of the handcuffs feel around inside for the locking mechanism it's a small bar that holds the Cuffs shut once you've located it gently push the hook upwards to lift the Locking bar as you do this apply pressure on the cuff by pulling outward slightly with the lock lifted and the tension applied the cuff should spring open freeing your wrist