But not only can you make fashion out of duct tape, one of the most classic duct tape diy projects is to do a wallet. Duct tape has become very popular in making things. Colorful reflective duct tape is ideal for making all your items visible. From a simple book cover to a wallet, you can create a variety of useful objects with a few simple tools. No power tools, no trips to the store, no exotic materia. Jul 05, 20 duct tape warfare was brought to my attention again, and this time i looked at it more thoroughly. Plus, ill show you how to make stamps using craft foam, to print. As an amazon associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This time we also trying a simple diy duct tape projects to bookmark the exact page of any book we are reading by making a diy duct tape tassel bookmark. But did you ever imagine that it can be used for making a book cover. Compiled from a lifetimes obsession, the jumbo duct tape book is a magnum opus of nuttiness.
Now available in a wide range of bold colors, intricate patterns and eyecatching designs, duct tape adds vibrancy to a space without making any permanent changes. For many years a useful item in every household toolbox, duct tape has now taken on a second life as a medium for hobbyists of all ages. Duct tape womens clutch wallet pink, orange and green stripes with blue lindsey humber server books waitress book black glitter black gold server life planner organization creative ideas diy ideas craft ideas. Make a super cheap book weight out of pennies and duct tape. To make the duct tape pocket, lay two strips side by side, sticky side up base your length on the finished size of the pocket the length needs to include the front, the back, and the flap. How to decorate your room with duct tape home guides sf gate. Ill tell you more about the wire here in a minute and youre gonna need some angel wings. Diy duck tape server book server book, waitress book. Duct tape womens clutch wallet pink, orange and green stripes with blue. This funfilled book offers dozens of creative ideas and easytofollow instructions for making everything from wallets and coin purses to novelty neckties. Duct tape used to be reliable stuff but now have you noticed. The paperback of the a kids guide to awesome duct tape projects. You can use any peppy and sparking duct tape color to take an initiative to do this practical and valid framework for our interesting and friendly books.
Ive seen wallets, purses, clothes, costumes, flowers, book covers, pen. In 1930, the magazine popular mechanics described how to make adhesive tape at home using plain cloth tape soaked. This folding video tutorial will show you how to make a duct tape checkbook holder. Or, they may tape a teen to a chairor even the wall. Fold the bag until it is the same height as your text book. Duct tape has become the material of choice for creating fashions.
So i decided to put together 50 duct tape crafts that kids can enjoy. How to make a duct tape book cover monkeysee videos. Duct tape mania and rubber band mania by author amanda formaro. Repeat 2 more times, with slightly different lengths of tape.
Since our total height is 14 inches and our roll of duct tape is 2 inches wide, wed need 7 strips to make the height. Duct tape is versatile and can be used for anything. Duct tape and denim diy easter egg angel ornaments facebook. Fold the sides of the bag over the front and back covers. You can fit the checkbook in this, and the register. What parents should know about the duct tape challenge. Next, cut the tape down along the length to from small tassel strips.
How to make your own wallets, bags, flowers, hats, and much, much more. If you duct tape you hands to the front and back covers of this book, youll find it almost impossible to put down. Rip a piece of duct tape, approximately 2 inches long. The materials youll need are your favorite color of duck tape. Sep 23, 2009 learn how to craft a diy book cover using duck tape brand duct tape in this easy craft tutorial from diy crafter kristy. Read the duct tape book 25 projects to make with duct tape by jolie dobson available from rakuten kobo. Duct tape animalsturtle, duck, lions head, puppy, and more megativities skyscraper, rubiks cube, and more heres a book of fun for both grownups and kids, and a great way to introduce children to crafting. How to make a duct tape book cover using paper and duct tape cut open a paper bag. Cut a piece of duct tape the length of the book lights neck. In 1994 they coined the phrase it aint broke, it just lacks duct tape.
Make two double sided strips of duck tape that are 1. This book cover was made using a camo printed duct tape and a orange. The duct tape binding is a simple, sturdy book binding structure. Quick and dirty, cheepo delux way of binding papers and reports in your home or office. If there is one craft supply we go through quickly at our house it is duct tape. For this, cut multiple sheets of duct tape longer than the length of your book while open plus 48 inches depending on how thick you would like your flaps that will hold your book in. Duct tape and rubber band mania craft books make and takes. Duct tape is no longer just for keeping things together easily, but so much more. The duct tape challenge involves teens wrapping someone up in duct tape. Duct tape warfare was brought to my attention again, and this time i looked at it more thoroughly.
Jun 26, 2012 this tutorial will teach you how to bind a book yourself using duct tape. Tim nyberg, with jim berg, started the duct tape craze in 1994 with the publication of their bestselling the duct tape book. Maybe you have a craft that needs to be more colorful, or you want to add a little bit of a pattern to that diy project. They can be used as another craft to keep your kids entertained or cute little classroom gifts. Hacking school libraries is the practical book that i have been waiting for a teacherlibrarian to publish. When it was released in 2007 it instantly become a. Smaller books have the annoying habit of snapping shut if you dont hold the pages down with your hands.
Using surgical tape as a base the new invention soon became everybodys secret weapon. As the school year started, i bought a few book covers for my textbooks. This project is suitable for beginners and the length will. Jul 11, 20 rip a piece of duct tape, approximately 2 inches long. I love a good kids craft book and these 2 do not disappoint. Cute crafts diy projects to try crafts to make arts and crafts creative crafts crafts cheap photo projects bead crafts fall crafts. It might surprise you to know that youve got the ability to make dozens of craft projects right at your fingertips. Youll find making things with duck tape is so fun and.
How to make a duct tape book or bible cover duct tape. Most of the checkbook covers you get for free are made of plastic and dont last very well. We have these on our website in our shop and let me get the website. Duct tape bookmarks are an incredibly easy to make craft. Cut the top edge at a slight diagonal from the outside edge to the upper corner.
This selection of duct tape is perfect for use in crafting, such as making wallets, book covers and more, and is an easy way to make clothing, bicycles, and carts visible at night. First you will make a duct tape sheet longer that your book when it is open plus extra for flaps. Save resources by saving gas, electricity and materials that are necessary for binding books together. This is a great tool for scrapbooking and journal making. So i decided to make one for myself using duct tape, which is very durable.
How to make a duct tape checkbook holder wonderhowto. Repeat with remaining patterns and then different shapes to create different charms. One of the classic duct tape crafts that inspired this type of crafting is the duct tape wallet, and weve included a few styles here for you to try. Apr 26, 2010 duct tape used to be reliable stuff but now have you noticed.
Duct tape crafting books make an idealcomplement for a duct tape gift package. Duct tape, also called duck tape, is cloth or scrimbacked pressuresensitive tape, often coated with polyethylene. Join us for story time as duck tape man reminisces about his favorite fixes with duct tape. Stop folding the corners of the pages in your books, or losing your place in the story. Tape two pieces of duck tape next to each other on one side of a cardstock sheet. Duct tape was invented during world war ii when the military needed a strong, waterproof tape that could be used for emergency repairs. They have general duct tape warfare book, a greek duct tape warfare book, a barbarian duct tape warfare book, a kinght duct tape warfare book, well you get the idea. This funfilled book offers dozens of creative ideas and easytofollow instructions for making everything from wallets and coin purses to novelty neckties and household decorations out of duct tape. And yes, sometimes you just want a tape thats more, well, bacony.
This is the book i will be recommending to school librarians who want constructive and attainable suggestions on how to not only transform their library space, but also their library practices and in turn, their school. Cut around the duck tape and then flip the paper over. I got both the book light and the duct tape at my local dollar store. Forget everything you may have read or heard about duct tape. The book in this tutorial is made from the cardboard on the backs of scrapbook paper pads. This tutorial shows you how to make a general book cover for a paperback using duct tape, but the process can be extended to cover any type of book. Duct tape marketing is the small business marketing road map a collection of proven tools and tactics woven together in a stepbystep marketing system that shows small business owners exactly what to do to market and grow their businesses. Fold strip lengthwise, making sure to keep the edges aligned. Learn how to make a cute mini book with chipboard, duct tape, and hemp cord. Diy duct tape tassel bookmark 101 duct tape crafts.
Then, the individual wrapped in tape tries to escape. Amanda is a fabulous kid crafter, having written here at make. Best sellers price low to high price high to low title az title za show 18 per page 36 per page 54 per page 72 per page 90 per page. You can create a duct tape cover for your own books in your own unique style. Whether youre making crafts with your kids, doing projects on your own, or just need a fast fix for a fallen hem, these duct tape ideas prove that this garage staple is your homes best friend. Forget covering your books with boring brown paper bags or contact paper. How to make a duct tape pocket wallet duct tape craft ideas. Duct tape book cover this is an instructable describing, in detail, how to create a book cover out of the most useful tool known to mankind, duct tape. Throw together your own book weight with some pennies and some duct tape to keep it open at. How to make a duct tape book cover with pictures wikihow. Tool bench hardware colorful reflective duct tape, 15ft.
Dont use boring brown paper bags or contact paper to make a book cover. Small business marketing consulting duct tape marketing. Duct tape, also called duck tape, is cloth or scrimbacked pressuresensitive tape, often coated. The duct tape guys jim berg and tim nyberg have written seven books about duct tape, as of 2005. Make sure, when attaching to the left side, to fold your book first to make sure its at the appropriate placement when you close the book. Although there are a million and one uses for duct tape, there are only a few ways to make it.
A duct tape checkbook cover is easy to make, especially if you use your old checkbook cover for a pattern. Dec 11, 2012 the kids even made duct tape flip flops last summer. If you are new to duct tape crafts, we recommend you start with this one. They are relentless proselytizers for duct tape and host the hugely popular, megaawardwinning. This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects some useful, all fun to do that are sure to capture the attention of duct tape. This tutorial will teach you how to bind a book yourself using duct tape. You can make a variety of bookmarks out of duct tape. This funfilled book offers dozens of creative ideas and easytofollow instructions for using duct tape to make everything from wallets and coin purses to novelty neckties and household decorations. There are all the different colors of duct tape now too, so you could make it out of a different color. Today, im showing you how to make duck tape crafts. Throw together your own book weight with some pennies and some duct tape to. In north america, the most common methods are through lamination or coextrusion processes both of which shurtape, a leading manufacturer of pressuresensitive tapes, utilizes in making its comprehensive line of duct tapes.
Trying to come up with a cute, fun and useful item for the valentines day card exchange at school can be challenging. Apr 01, 2014 a kids guide to awesome duct tape projects book. This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects some useful, all fun to do that are sure to capture the. To make this duct tape checkbook holder, youll need some duct tape, scissors, a ruler. The duct tape marketing consultant network is a group of independent consultants who collaborate to share resources, provide services, develop tools and processes, conduct training and use the duct tape marketing system to serve their small business clients. There are a variety of constructions using different backings and adhesives, and the term duct tape is often used to refer to all sorts of different cloth tapes of differing purposes. This funfilled book presents dozens of creative ideas and easytofollow instructions for using versatile duct tape. Now, i will show you how to make a duck tape book cover. Learn how to craft a diy book cover using duck tape brand duct tape in. This is a great binding to use for recycled cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc.
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