stands, small tripods to hold objects

[paddler4]

I do a lot of macro photography and am getting tired of trying to hold things in position with a jury-rigged combination of kitchen gadgets and binder clips. Without any luck, I have been looking for devices that can hold small objects in position and allow you to change the position easily. What I envisioned is something like a small tripod with clamps at the top, small enough to hold flowers and the like in a fixed position. I want something with adjustable height because I do a lot of available light work that requires raising or lowering the subject relative to a light source, but good clips are more important.

Anyone know of anything that would work?

Thanks.

[GSPeP]

Something like this would already help for smaller items:

http://www.amazon.com/HDC-Third-Hand-Magnifying-Glass/dp/B000UAU442

[dbd]

Anyone know of anything that would work?

Thanks.

Google flytying vise, or see for example:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=netcon&id=0011423314845a&navCount=2&podId=0011423&parentId=cat20534&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20534&hasJS=true

Flytying equipment also includes an assortment of tools and lighting products.

Dale B. Dalrymple

[paddler4]

thanks

[JohnBiggs]

Something like this would already help for smaller items:

http://www.amazon.com/HDC-Third-Hand-Magnifying-Glass/dp/B000UAU442

I have one of those I got from radioshack. It didn't include a magnifier which I'm sure Op doesn't need. However those clips will eat through a flower stem.

[paddler4]

In case others are interested, here is what Lord V on the macro forum suggested:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/205330-REG/Wimberley_PP_100_Plamp_Articulating_Arm_.html

Mine should arrive soon.