Introduction Beastly Strong Tape What has the strength to repair cars but can be ripped with bare hands It’s sticky and often silvery It’s duct tape This supertough tape was first known as duck tape During World War II 1939 1945 soldiers used the tape to protect their weapons It was waterproof just like a duck’s feathers It could also repair military vehicles News of this tough tape spread People began using it in everyday life It was very good for connecting air ducts Soon people started calling it duct tape 4
Today people patch bind and repair many things with duct tape They also create tools toys clothing and accessories Some people even use it to create art Imagine awesome animal art made entirely from tape Dream up a rainbow of colorful wings stuffed statues tough enough to play with and roaring beasts with pointy tape teeth Gather duct tape rolls with wild prints and get ready to create some duct tape animals 5
Before You Get Started Sticky Supply Crafting with duct tape is fun and simple Many crafts can be made with only one roll Because duct tape is so sticky no buttons or pins are needed You can simply stick ears eyes limbs and more right onto your animals However duct tape’s stickiness can make it challenging to work with too This tape can easily flop and twist sticking to itself or to other objects The key to using duct tape is to take your time Working slowly and carefully will help your projects turn out the best they can be 6
Setting Up a Workspace Duct tape crafts may not require many tools or extra supplies But creating a clean workspace is still important Clear your space of any garbage Make sure tools and small supplies are neatly stored away from surfaces where you will be handling tape This will prevent them from getting stuck on the tape Duct tape can be hard to remove from certain surfaces It may also leave a sticky residue behind So check with an adult first to make sure you have permission to stick tape to the table’s surface Fierce Fibers Duct tape is super strong This strength comes from the tape’s special fibers These fibers are woven into the tape in a crisscross pattern The fibers placed in this pattern keep the duct tape secure even under pressure 7
