Contents 4 Introduction Super Tape 6 Before You Get Started 10 Custom Crown 12 Ancient Soldier Shield 14 Awesome Animal Ears 16 Duct Tape Top Hat 18 Duct Tape Dinosaur 20 Sidekick on a Stick 22 Amazing Alien Antennae 24 Wearable Wings Super Suit 26 Perform in Your Awesome Costumes 29 30 Cleanup and Safekeeping Glossary 31 31 Further Information Index 32
Introduction Super Tape What is tough enough to bind metal but thin and easy to fold It’s soft like cloth It’s surprisingly strong It’s super sticky It’s duct tape This cloth-like tape was first known as duck tape This was because it is waterproof similar to a duck’s feathers Duck tape was originally used by soldiers They used it to patch military vehicles during World War II 1939 1945 The tape was tough and stuck very well Word of this trusty tape soon spread People began using it for all types of tasks such as connecting air ducts This use became so common that the tape became known as duct tape 4
Duct tape has since been used for much more than repairing Duct tape has since been used for much more than repairing People create all kinds of things with it Many even wear it Duct People create all kinds of things with it Many even wear it Duct tape makes it easy to craft cool costumes and accessories no sewing needed Imagine making bright dinosaur spikes colorful alien antennae and tremendously tough superhero accessories Then grab a roll and get ready to create duct tape costumes Strong Strings Duct tape’s strength comes from its special fibers These fibers are woven into the tape in a crisscross pattern They keep duct tape secure under lots of pressure 5
