How to pack tweezers and nail clippers

They're not liquids.

Just take them.

Even if they were confiscated it would be very simple and cheap to replace them where ever you go in Europe. Maybe don't take them and just buy some there, once you're home every time you use them they will remind you of Europe.

Only liquids need to go in your 3-1-1 quart bag. Nail clippers and tweezers will not be a problem for you to pack in a carry on.

As others have said, nail scissors and tweezers aren't a problem in carry-on luggage. If you need extra reassurance, look at the carry-on policies of the airline you're flying.

Put them in your carry-on and you won't have a problem. You can carry liquids of any amount in your carry-on too.

This isn't related, but I spread the word whenever you can. It's a good idea to have a change of clothes in your carry-on, just in case your luggage is lost.

I don't believe you can carry unlimited amount of liquids of just any size in your carry on bag. I think there is still a limit. If in doubt, check the TSA website and your carrier.

"Put them in your carry-on and you won't have a problem. You can carry liquids of any amount in your carry-on too.
This isn't related, but I spread the word whenever you can. It's a good idea to have a change of clothes in your carry-on, just in case your luggage is lost."

You cannot carry liquids in any amount in your carry-on. I think you already know that Jill, since you mentioned your quart bag. There are still limits, and liquids of no bigger than 3.4 ounces that fit into a quart bag is still the carry-on rule.
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I think Lani misunderstood your intention of bringing a carry-on only, though her advice to have a change of clothes if one is checking a bag is good for someone in that situation.

You can pack your tweezers and clippers in your carry-on. In your 3-1-1 baggie you can carry several liquid/fluid items but no single container larger than 3.4 (?) ounces. I've carried small bottles of perfume, sunscreen, toothpaste and envelopes of woolite in the baggie with no problems (Delta and partners).

Lani, where did you get the idea that you can carry liquids of any size in a carryon bag? That's the whole point of the 3-1-1 bag, to limit the amount of liquids you can carry.

I think Lani misspoke in her reply, and meant to say you could take large sizes of liquids in your checked bag.

The only time I had tweezers confiscated was leaving Cuba. Maybe there is a shortage, so I hope someone got good use of them,. But, like others have said, they are inexpensive and easy to replace and I was on my home. BTW, I loved my trip to Cuba last year.

Jill, here's a page from the TSA website that might help:

For Prohibited Items, start here. Note the box near the top of the page titled "When I Fly, Can I Bring My_____?". You may find it very useful.

Know that TSA rules are for the USA only. International rules are generally the same, but there are a few discrepancies (ex: CORKSCREWS w/o blades are OK in USA, NOT OK flying from Europe).

There are no silly questions. Well, OK, I may have heard one or two...but not yours! The rules seem arbitrary: the TSA allows scissors with 4" blades (!!!) in your carry-on, but not your teeny pocket knife, or that dull foil cutter on your corkscrew; also, the rules DO occasionally change at the checkpoints, based on whatever they're told to look for that particular day (due to security threats, the first day of spring, a blue moon - who knows). Some days, perhaps no scissors; another day, no snow globes - even though both are OK (within guidelines) according to the TSA. Usually, you can get your stuff through just fine, though.

A few years ago, we departed the US with a corkscrew (no blade) and had same confiscated by security folks at CDG airport. Perhaps a shortage of corkscrews in France?

The corkscrew issue is just an example in discrepancies in the various lists. US TSA allows, EU does not. At one time there were issues with knitting needles, scissors of a certain size, knives above or below a certain size, each agency declaring and editing the lists as they wish. Good idea as always to check with the regions you will be travelling for their rules.

That said, just like Customs, the final decision, like it or not, on what may or may not be allowed is mainly with the agent you are dealing with.

I normally do two quart size zip-locks, one for liquids and one for dry toiletries. They seem to change things up more often now, generally you take the liquids out, so keep it handy, and leave the dry stuff in your bag.

We have had tiny manicure scissors confiscated from our CHECKED bag in the Bahamas.

I also had tiny manicure scissors confiscated, but in New Zealand.

Just to elaborate a little further on the wacky arbitrariness of the rules: several of last few times we've flown, I had my qt. bag readily accessible in my carryon, but forgot to pull it out (too much distraction with shoes, watch, jacket, etc.). Sailed through without a hitch. Also, having recently celebrated my 75th birthday, I'm greatly looking forward to not needing to take my shoes off. There's got to be some compensation for getting old. Aren't you all jealous?

@Rosalyn - maybe when you're 80 you won't have take off your jacket either. :)

As other posters said, even established rules can change often and for reasons not always apparent to travelers. A few years ago I flew from the U.S. through London Heathrow to Brussels. Security at Heathrow flagged me and went through my bag, pulling out my nail scissors. They had to make sure the scissors were allowed in carry-on luggage and told me the rules for that changed almost weekly.

Different airports, different rules. Portland airport no longer requires you to remove shoes or belts (regardless of age) and 3-1-1 bag, computer, etc can be left in your carry-on when it goes on the conveyer. At least that is how it was the last time I flew.

Disclaimer: that was on a domestic flight, not international, so it could be different when going overseas.