Contents Introduction Strong Sticky and Stylish 4 Before You Get Started 6 10 Cool Cuffs Woven Ring 12 14 Trusty Tape Belt Stylish Hair Bow 16 18 Fringed Feather Charms Duct Tape Necktie 20 22 Shoe Redo 24 Tape Tote Bag Total Tape T-shirt 26 29 Dress to Impress with Duct Tape Cleanup and Safekeeping 30 31 Glossary Further Information 31 32 Index
Introduction Strong Sticky and Stylish What’s strong enough to secure bumpers to cars but soft enough to make a shirt It’s super sticky It’s waterproof It’s duct tape This amazing material was first known as duck tape This was because it was great at repelling water similar to a duck’s feathers Soldiers in World War II 1939 1945 used duct tape to repair military vehicles Later people used the tape to connect air ducts So the tape became known as duct tape 4
From fixing household items to patching spacecraft people have From fixing household items to patching spacecraft people have found endless uses for duct tape It has even become a fashion found endless uses for duct tape It has even become a fashion statement Crafters use it to make tough wallets waterproof hats cool accessories and more This trend has led to an explosion in duct tape crafting possibilities Today duct tape comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns Find your favorite shade and prepare to design your very own duct tape fashions Fantastic Fibers 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
