The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

Duct tape has become the material of choice for creating fashions that showcase the wearer's originality and ingenuity.
-- The New York Times

Duct tape has become a cultural phenomenon, one of those things that explodes in popularity as more and more people find that its creative possibilities for fun far exceed its practical uses. Everything from prom dresses to artistic shoe repair is now made from this magic tape and millions of people follow the latest designs and projects on the many websites devoted to duct tape.

Duct tape was invented during World War II when the military needed a strong, waterproof tape that could be used for emergency repairs. Using surgical tape as a base the new invention soon became everybody's secret weapon.

This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects -- some useful, all fun to do -- that are sure to capture the attention of duct tape artists everywhere. Easy to follow instructions and color photographs combine to guide anyone to producing unique and useful duct tape projects, including:

  • Bike pannier: customize your ride
  • Vest: look great in tape
  • Purse: unique, fashionable carryall
  • Piggy bank: stick your money away
  • Wallet: personalized ID holder
  • Bow ties: fun with formal or formal turned fun
  • Picture frames: reframe your memories
  • Knapsack: personalize your pack
  • Skirt and chaps
  • Tissue box
  • plus many seasonal projects and decorations.

Join the fun! A few minutes spent with this book will help you master the sticky stuff and get on your way to being part of one of the most exciting and creative trends of the decade.

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The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

Duct tape has become the material of choice for creating fashions that showcase the wearer's originality and ingenuity.
-- The New York Times

Duct tape has become a cultural phenomenon, one of those things that explodes in popularity as more and more people find that its creative possibilities for fun far exceed its practical uses. Everything from prom dresses to artistic shoe repair is now made from this magic tape and millions of people follow the latest designs and projects on the many websites devoted to duct tape.

Duct tape was invented during World War II when the military needed a strong, waterproof tape that could be used for emergency repairs. Using surgical tape as a base the new invention soon became everybody's secret weapon.

This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects -- some useful, all fun to do -- that are sure to capture the attention of duct tape artists everywhere. Easy to follow instructions and color photographs combine to guide anyone to producing unique and useful duct tape projects, including:

  • Bike pannier: customize your ride
  • Vest: look great in tape
  • Purse: unique, fashionable carryall
  • Piggy bank: stick your money away
  • Wallet: personalized ID holder
  • Bow ties: fun with formal or formal turned fun
  • Picture frames: reframe your memories
  • Knapsack: personalize your pack
  • Skirt and chaps
  • Tissue box
  • plus many seasonal projects and decorations.

Join the fun! A few minutes spent with this book will help you master the sticky stuff and get on your way to being part of one of the most exciting and creative trends of the decade.

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The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

by Jolie Dobson
The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

The Duct Tape Book: 25 Projects to Make With Duct Tape

by Jolie Dobson

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Overview

Duct tape has become the material of choice for creating fashions that showcase the wearer's originality and ingenuity.
-- The New York Times

Duct tape has become a cultural phenomenon, one of those things that explodes in popularity as more and more people find that its creative possibilities for fun far exceed its practical uses. Everything from prom dresses to artistic shoe repair is now made from this magic tape and millions of people follow the latest designs and projects on the many websites devoted to duct tape.

Duct tape was invented during World War II when the military needed a strong, waterproof tape that could be used for emergency repairs. Using surgical tape as a base the new invention soon became everybody's secret weapon.

This book contains 25 fascinating, original new projects -- some useful, all fun to do -- that are sure to capture the attention of duct tape artists everywhere. Easy to follow instructions and color photographs combine to guide anyone to producing unique and useful duct tape projects, including:

  • Bike pannier: customize your ride
  • Vest: look great in tape
  • Purse: unique, fashionable carryall
  • Piggy bank: stick your money away
  • Wallet: personalized ID holder
  • Bow ties: fun with formal or formal turned fun
  • Picture frames: reframe your memories
  • Knapsack: personalize your pack
  • Skirt and chaps
  • Tissue box
  • plus many seasonal projects and decorations.

Join the fun! A few minutes spent with this book will help you master the sticky stuff and get on your way to being part of one of the most exciting and creative trends of the decade.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781770880764
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
Publication date: 08/17/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

Jolie Dobson is a photographer and multidisciplinary artist. She is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Duct tape history
  • Getting started
  • Choosing tape
  • Credits for duct tape used in book
  • Colors and customizing projects
  • Stencils and decorating
  • How to make duct tape sheets
  • How to make duct tape straps
  • Taping flat surfaces
  • Taping right-angle flat surfaces
  • Taping curved edges
  • Taping curved surfaces
  • Projects
  • Bike buddy
  • Funky frame bag
  • Fab frames
  • Hot pink handbag
  • Smart phone holder
  • Games on Board
  • Out-to-lunch bag
  • The spill master
  • Kleenex crib
  • Bag tag
  • Wild wild vest
  • Cheeky chaps
  • Sassy skirt
  • Backpack
  • Small-scale monster
  • This little piggy bank
  • I Love U box
  • Yuletide tree topper
  • Bodacious bows
  • Mad hatters
  • Duct bunny
  • Basket case
  • Analog photo album
  • The cover up
  • Passport pal
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