Ahh, the hair clips. Probably wouldn't do them again, but I didn't do it the way it was supposed to be done. Two potential sizes, very large and somewhat smaller (smaller still cover most of index finger if clipped around (that's to indicate approximate size). Clips have holes in handle you run zip ties through. You clip into the comb (doing some damage), and then tighten the zips against the bar. Supposed to have two clips per bar. Once the bees have attached comb, you can chose to remove the clips or not (they'll be embedded in the comb.)
I think part of my problem (besides my clumsiness and inexperience), is that both the clips and the binding tape (which acts as a cradle, were better designed for cutouts where the comb is older. As this was a swarm, all the comb is new, and I think therefore more delicate.
Chris