tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68434892627141068352024-03-14T05:40:55.848-07:00The Weekly Duct Tape ProjectJoin me for weekly step-by-step duct tape projects! We will begin by creating projects which teach the very basic skills, then we will use those skills to create magnificent works of duct tape art. Duct tape is new paint! Trust me, you will never think of duct tape the same way!Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-3539486811129880572008-02-15T20:16:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:27.274-08:00Duct Tape Texture Alteration<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3yi7I_MZpU5G6HiUL5sGjbfxqlVAXeeIiZjc2doFLb7-GJmdG2Ks7e_vBtDsq27qTHQfdiEgv7hVXCnpa8WVBpw2zf3SivehkgM5LVJt4B7XYR3uZQA-f4LS8dLsURbC2wFhmtBI8d9B/s1600-h/IMG_1544.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167429416571401714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3yi7I_MZpU5G6HiUL5sGjbfxqlVAXeeIiZjc2doFLb7-GJmdG2Ks7e_vBtDsq27qTHQfdiEgv7hVXCnpa8WVBpw2zf3SivehkgM5LVJt4B7XYR3uZQA-f4LS8dLsURbC2wFhmtBI8d9B/s320/IMG_1544.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Whilst mentally idling in my class today, I tripped over a revolutionary idea! Duct tape's surface can be altered with sandpaper to give our projects a highly unique appearance and twist. Instead of always having a shiny, high reflective surface, we can give key areas of our projects dull appearance. This will greatly aid our projects with accents and shading enhancements.<br /><br />As seen in the picture above, the surface can easily be altered with a small piece of 220 grit sandpaper. The result is astonishing and simple! So, keep an eye out, this technique will be utilized in our future projects!</div>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-10824339674049307302008-02-12T19:50:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:30.497-08:00The 2D Step by Step Duct Tape RecordWelcome! Today we will be making a duct tape record. For those of you who were born a bit later, this is an older form of audio storage. A record is the predecessor to the cassette, which is the predecessor to the C.D. So, in an effort to reach all of our audience groups, and in appreciation of our parents, we will be creating a fancy, sharp looking record to honor earlier generations. <div><div> </div><div>When we are finished with our lesson today, our finished product will look like the picture below. </div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325932098876866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMcKbv3R209axmqQZXfTVbWNHoQpTw8llm32O63Dnci6CMsCeu3MpFOABmfpFTKgLPVXbi4VQYIsrQpJC90lA5DRqC5yskfZtSoRF0t2sz3foJUzV3sPJ57ciwXq0U-bVRkLR4Q5By5waz/s320/IMG_1543.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Be begin, we will need a few extra supplies. As seen in the picture below, I used a colored pencil, a small iced cream container, and a medium sized bucket to create the three necessary circles for our record.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166324970026202322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82SFpnmEBpyLOKIVRwB7DvMpjxdh1iEbEfh4-S3pePqpqi_Ohkg_brwzNec2qMdnfG7VisJbskzFE0chLVB_KQjnc_NJV_jQJYiCR6D3TEuRv_jttrnb-9s-3FSa8uXqZQtm8xzgA5yBY/s320/IMG_1520.JPG" border="0" />However, here anything will work and long as they have the proper size ratio. So, refer to the picture below or get out there and Google, "records," to get a general feel for the sizes which are demanded by this project. (Our paper is 8 inches by 11 inches, so our largest object's diameter should be no larger than the copy paper which we are using.) <div><br /><div>To begin our template, we will need to set our medium sized bucket on a piece of regular copy paper. We will need to trace and create a line around the circumference of the bucket. </div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166324974321169634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjskxQX21ONfpBJ26XRr79LC12vuPoVa7xoT2G0clzU5jEBdFwAjjCfOuHWgjsWfTdUavJqVZTyf5wi9xh_6t8XmX8dl_LgLVgU9HZaN9d2Dmg9vi_LVX2ndfDd_Nldd37r-1cSPWdjwj/s320/IMG_1521.JPG" border="0" />Next, we will repeat the same procedure with our iced cream cup. Be sure to take the needed time to center the cup. Errors in centering are easily noticed. </div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166324978616136946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQth_4XPrZoi9qlxVGEUjrwOMxSVxJU84KuVnUVHwIW5Z15ZWXc6CdZe9eLggPd3bKPk-S5rrwxJQyXs5qOfpPg-QRrtUprj3bZgyvzBzvAIBEWfOtIrvwbpSyP5YzcpKU1K4y_xu2p4W4/s320/IMG_1523.JPG" border="0" />Again, we must repeat this process by carefully tracing around the colored pencil. Be sure to firmly hold the colored pencil because it will easily displace itself. <div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166324987206071554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLYyabY7XzLzMMKdcIo0t59CYp-hQMETctsAenbqylhxv2CZf4i_n0x9y_USvhY12mnT8hoDDe1_FqQfrTXN4f2DKEp92I_BErpFiJOw_IcKFAK-uOp5OfQWGl_yeMv_BMDawtq7lj41o/s320/IMG_1527.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>When we are finished, we should have a paper that appears like the one shown in the picture below. We should have a total of 3 circles which have a similar size ratio to the picture below.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325000090973458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMLs7422hAAabweCUFYDd5XBiJyVLn8Deq88ljhhbA8nN-yfB139snnYHOPzGwQS6XYIXD9nexQ6TPHhNV3-f1ofHqclLaFuElVYkmFEXX7rOUIbqJqYA0Er2bS3ueKEVLpcbYoDXJHbmR/s320/IMG_1528.JPG" border="0" />Now, we must prepare our cutting board. We must meticulously cover the cutting board with strips of black duct tape which slightly overlap each other on the sides. Be sure your duct tape base is larger than the largest of the three circles which we have traced. <div> </div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325365163193634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm-NsHUf0ThTJpefJ3sBJ0zIcrvkD3hiF8oken3U6wNfpGSuipqxQ4JStYqDhE1ye4WUDipcHGeAR2BNZPL_zyKQS1-7JMQary-w5KCWUKlU69h8cffYxq__Z1L7XXhGsgzahmyO86H9E2/s320/IMG_1529.JPG" border="0" />Now, we must fix the copy paper, with our three circles, over the black duct tape. Be sure to tape the design down to prevent movement while cutting. <div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325412407833906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9SqJKX9fCv4a-6UkbIyyklhsbnYSJSusIv2kE9R89AUCIcWbCSghAVB0wwdUUa-SxH7Jv5ji6v0RDkIls-y4zYwwrC-VeECLUYvHK88zkF1ygSzIQlCQVGBjchJiAscoE6tRdvI3mDgh/s320/IMG_1530.JPG" border="0" />Now, with our trusty razor knife, we must CAREFULLY cut the largest and smallest circles. For now, we must not cut the middle circle. (Be sure to keep the circles. Throwing them away now would be bad.) Our finished product should look like the picture below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325420997768514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97xTliujvQMFTnAZeM8xEgv48jVffLq0kQGVvOasOQRrj7RFT0tFrAjEXWFVklmG2UMOjXv4ZZta60d93j7722AI5Ar_yfda3vnw6hJRADL4To8n294JrEzdS-davLHd3vPSBwLbMak20/s320/IMG_1531.JPG" border="0" />Remember when I said save those circles? Well now, we will need our middle circle. We must lay a red foundation which is slightly larger than the middle circle. Next, we must fix the circles over the red tape and cut around our small circle and medium circle. Our finished product should look like the picture below, or a miniature version of the black circle we created. <div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325425292735826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD7fP2egm33xC-3P7zwRo_S2ExZS64V8JsK20T-ItL0b-wL296Cu_HWSwN8J04nb4_QsOMhcT6Tc_RajxFfWbNjb_Ljoc7610Pp3OpBQL4Jx-c1KaGEwWMZ1D8F1NM-k1_Bzj7nJiMKlRq/s320/IMG_1533.JPG" border="0" />Now, we must place the red circle over the large black circle and we must be sure to center the two small circles so they appear as one, like depicted in the picture below.</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325429587703138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSFH6cHFFO3QaMq1lFifLKiSYQmnv1uSBeDyAGf-Gu_MTQKDf8eJmCvkUerLm6bZDKxFP05LPMul4S9QBlGT2_4Fr1QIT-e21tA1pIWjbPLOkppsipQN-tv-R-9LYh6TiHjRBGl8PqsbV/s320/IMG_1535.JPG" border="0" />What would our red record label be if it was blank? Here at WeeklyDT, we go the full distance. So, now we must decorate our record with some song titles. This can be accomplished by carefully cutting a piece of duct tape in half, like a hot dog bun, Then, by cutting small, long rectangular pieces, as seen in the picture below.</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325756005217650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8g2S1gjezUglPN8CcRHpgMFFkx49ddQXutQKWvt-nR6AiO65STICf-UX6sZmcS37iiQv7DzS4cQJpGgbm5inr8yLrAgX0Ld_2FKASLx2qsxD9DopHMOWD-AZRaFVBEtMjsB5uEA7x_CJS/s320/IMG_1536.JPG" border="0" />When we finish placing all of our song titles, they should look somewhat like the picture below, but please feel free to install your own creativity into any aspect of this project!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325764595152258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGaz9_QcZyQBHdwROjKM6EqztLFm5SAaufTgBAjNkmAgtZzg8N2W85qqD7PmsCB_Il3r_sVQ1NhthfFdZJ8sgzwE9nfOjgAhTfc52dZQkkk65vT-cXe0i3bXD9D3xHcaesaZOtqkmh4lE/s320/IMG_1537.JPG" border="0" /><br />To add the final, magnificent, finishing touch to our piece, we must add a realistic reflection. We must lay a long white base of duct tape. It must be two widths of tape long, and it must be two inches longer than the radius of the record. (Radius is the distance from the center point to the side of a circle.) It should look like the picture below.</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325764595152274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8TQ1xCeanrUDgjLsYjXn8D3dIvnlNI9GrE-Y_sWNTYN7W0ldrR0i3hwgJxWbBjZwdU59HUcGXwrJvFAOKKZyylBqp_YPmrNnSbuebmrylaI8enovXatt9-34iEwjYDkYw1a1868OIBbd/s320/IMG_1538.JPG" border="0" />Now, we must cut a piece of tape, as shown in the picture below. Be sure the cuts are curved as opposed to straight. They should curve outward from the smallest point. <div> </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325773185086882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQdxCVwTqSJofjTQ_UQ7C5zBCuV2dWymkxiQMdy_D1fBznDC2Yuo4y8mJl6X81QJGequ4wXuifFt-PUjacx4zg2sHjyzUWEw3w_wvYvA5ucVH4sCMUv-57Gb65vad_PryDG1FwPehFMN5/s320/IMG_1539.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Once we have our glare cut out, we must place it on the record. The smallest point should be placed over the center of the circle and the largest end should be overlapping the outside of the record.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325777480054194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8aXK7Re2BeSiNzh3UjtHpyXhZoDlKrLbCAQ1MsOZB95G9YSOFXCnXbt7nzWaHgfpXaKubFLEFu_d1Pc12jqES6ixoou54F3OYLqskJ1blWpRHpfI7Ox3epqcO-wzyRgTKBIugTIeiQdM/s320/IMG_1541.JPG" border="0" />When I originally placed my tape on the record, I felt that a shiny record label, in addition to a shiny record looked somewhat distasteful.<br /><br />So I carefully trimmed the inside of the glare around the red label. Then I removed the label glare and presto! A record was created and we didn’t even need to hire any producers!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZYSgHVfbT7YYioLdzLKB3UM2Vzvx6zwtlEVAZ_0eaz4mhO4GrDRTQltWzUWQ3H2xPm_Jhz2NRqnP2PptapuLd0EY316BXW4rl_OKbZvVyTpnUFrBEMNiFpQNR681aKH4s3hRGcm77lzM/s1600-h/IMG_1543.JPG"></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166325936393844178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AVgSzaFfDfKlTfOy7BI9akUHS-99LxXl0l9HWVXen9J3kQ-33YUcsjcmPTyXo9vwu4iO3idsV1cwZxV7YpSM9cylRx8Sc1epnpk0Lo4POfPzikdP1Bv-F5UBJksEfdjLWVVwFQtqC8lj/s320/IMG_1543.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div>Great lesson today! Keep up the good work! Enjoy your new duct tape record and get out there and create a few projects of your own! I would love to see them! </div><div><br />Be sure to join me for my next lesson! </div>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-45755001989080032862008-02-12T14:12:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:30.613-08:00WeeklyDT News Update 2/12/08<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMp1x15j0ItD4xHzOTbXWs-ZHeuGkRW7epSEfgDGdMV2AKqbLAaOTZZx4tOvWOp6UZjTOcRNmKR6v1T4q6_Lgcm2d-djf-mfmnO_6qWogJvXKDK5KcPFTVW3VJPsV-q-ob59o7d8qRp7i/s1600-h/tape_duct.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166222736919655330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheMp1x15j0ItD4xHzOTbXWs-ZHeuGkRW7epSEfgDGdMV2AKqbLAaOTZZx4tOvWOp6UZjTOcRNmKR6v1T4q6_Lgcm2d-djf-mfmnO_6qWogJvXKDK5KcPFTVW3VJPsV-q-ob59o7d8qRp7i/s320/tape_duct.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> Image from </span><a href="http://www.rpconline.com/catalog/content/images/tape_duct.jpg"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.rpconline.com/catalog/content/images/tape_duct.jpg</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> </span><br /><br /><div>Just to fill everyone in, WeeklyDT is now ranking in the search engines, particularly Google. We are still growing in our daily visits which to me, is just an uplifting thrill! This blog is really turning out nicely.<br /><br />As far as projects go, we have the following coming up.</div><br /><ol><br /><li>A duct tape record. (The old audio type.) You can expect this project to arrive in the next few days</li><br /><li>A duct tape trombone. My friend requested this so I thought it would be a perfect lesson to publish.</li></ol><br /><p>I do however wish to apologize for the fact that my schedule has become significantly cramped. So, I do apologize if WeeklyDT becomes slightly slower for the next couple of days. However, like the name says, there will be a new project AT LEAST once a week, so have no fear, we are here to stay.</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-40077759644553834102008-02-10T09:55:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:31.008-08:00Stuck at Prom, The Duct Tape ScholarshipI'm sure everyone has heard about, "That duct tape scholarship," but surpisingly, very few people have looked into the matter. This scholarship is titled, Stuck at Prom. It awards the winning couple with $3000 dollars of scholarship money for their future endeavors in post-secondary education.<br /><div></div><br /><div>The website can be found at <a href="http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/">http://www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/</a> or it can be easily googled. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This scholarship is surpisingly competitive. As seen in the picture below, the winning couple's outfits were meticulously created with relentless precision and detail.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165412998145405842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXnPGWPA0daBxXA0HZmsn-onLBl_4nkTsqqlnbxcDGZKd16k2QiNbnP-8DzT1ctC9K1iG9OHkVnLCTX_kPoD0-QEBMqdLbtH-ziw1LCsls4p00Zxssp_dID7LGapuYzadLj_2gX-9GZq5/s320/717.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>Despite one winner, several other amazing outfits were created, such as Cinderella themed apparal. Again, check them out at the homepage for this scholarship as provided above.</p><p>If you are a high school student seeking financial aid, this is definitely the opportunity for you! If you aren't, it is extremely entertaining to look at all the finalist's productions.</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-57392335924400696132008-02-07T18:47:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:37.135-08:00The Step by Step Duct Tape WalletDuct tape wallets are one of the most popular duct tape items. Accordingly, today, we will be learning how to craft a fashionable, trendy wallet, built WeeklyDT style! Not only will our wallet be a duct tape wallet, it will rival most top fashion wallets on the market today. Now that's practicality!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7vYhVPJ9Aw0x2429ChG7EWrOY9gpT71ru5HWinbGPu81HwKF5JJ8Bo0UpYdajfsWItDYijVL0xjQkDW6PgBavulT5CZrdnAr2_4TmZnNuodOf0WKjEnwQSppyv8HkwMGPgfRXmIZZONO/s1600-h/IMG_1519.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438539162949842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7vYhVPJ9Aw0x2429ChG7EWrOY9gpT71ru5HWinbGPu81HwKF5JJ8Bo0UpYdajfsWItDYijVL0xjQkDW6PgBavulT5CZrdnAr2_4TmZnNuodOf0WKjEnwQSppyv8HkwMGPgfRXmIZZONO/s320/IMG_1519.JPG" border="0" /></a> To initiate our project, we must first trace a regular bi-fold wallet. In the picture below, you will see two lines significantly close to each other. On a wallet, the outside is always slightly longer than the inside to compensate for folding radii. (plural of radius.) So, we must make two sheets of duct tape, but one must slightly exceed the other in length.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164436395974268818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLjJ1AtTyAK09uVaB5ZmJe3l4t9mffekcUrrrA0R-rmpWwTcMf6LyB4noMWITEvHDwG6mdTzmCrh3FEHnquxjB7wFshMMhdMpCmLBRM_Wq9JpvwRj0S-snh63KEO3EWg9TNetVA7KS7eR/s320/IMG_1481.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>We must peel several lengths of tape, and slightly overlap them. The picture below illustrates what the finished product should look like. Be sure the sticky side is facing up because we will be placing another layer on top of it.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164436404564203426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0F0ZTIdRoUIYFO4OECYhNxrm4hXGwdsumhtfrVmT2jKjh5-dCaBPDM_9QhWo9Syc-AUdmiKHqmpvXKEEnuEJj2w6dB5CfVrKbRq8W_R6WDuLtjyCcr6o_4RpiEmYs76fBRlNl6UAhzzEF/s320/IMG_1484.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we must begin to lay our second layer over the first layer. This will prevent our money from sticking to the sides of our wallet.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164436413154138034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg24U8is4dydixY4KYyuP6w00d9qKrY-vxr4dSXDe0YmdbTl5yE-qiN_dw1nl2gQTgOlkVCrY-H6J_tg1J58zeTb49X1-Zg8I0yjH-42k6GkfYM1dTRht4iTZyn6A3Mw08XaTpi285NylZf/s320/IMG_1485.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>When we are finished, we should have a black sheet of duct tape as illustrated in the picture below.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164436417449105346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOb_WVcNNAgDGYBJ4AaGeAyywP3a7NMzlmtJlsvdPh4uPFI5LNnhtO2eYstzL1NxDeHK27JZtR41s3fqWixZQ9gDoYiojDgjMYIJobdBj_qZuwY0caPlVI414zBJxmFoGIsIaIvF4shafW/s320/IMG_1486.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, using the measurements we recorded from our template wallet, we will cut out sheets to a precise size. So, we must first fix our sheet of black duct tape to our cutting board using scrap tape, then fix out paper template over it.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164436421744072658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvczr__SxI14DlYolkKZpQ7e6RhB9vvCR9pkldu5N-QcU0cuNe0gVr3Dgq4NFWzD1s_THw__cVTxzSfENxZOlJp4cQBvmQBH0gSMxEEzAQJH5iAlNz7pTLYvOCxgrMdbZj7iecXtmuS8S-/s320/IMG_1488.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>We will cut it out. We now have the first major side of our wallet! It should look like the picture below.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437070284134370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmsB5iXLV1mbBe2IoM6uy0rvw867-DbGeXOtJTlKjndfDQ1blBp9d6zixUUXSbMFVci_MEMJh8uDS9o6Og0JDf0Znp2uw3WgEcFcF5ltVIeYpHlyz-BLl_oC1Rwppy2SLg_YyxBAmR48X/s320/IMG_1489.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, repeat this process to create the second major side of the wallet. Be sure to make it slightly larger to compensate for fold discrepancies. The picture below illustrates approximately how far the length variance should be.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437074579101682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ej_V7YsO2Xbt8YJnymP3Yegrj4wO63uWIgPZ7FH6rnyumVK0fPmtguj50J_-AoX7FRY42SkbwoZGRFr4nSF7LtIr4aU4uCvIgNSAcJWCQBTWIHjRtehyjNipnffJJwWcqg4qE4cI2Ira/s320/IMG_1491.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now we must put our two sheets together. Lay the sheets side by side, (small sides should touch) and place a piece of duct tape over them, like the picture below illustrates.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437083169036290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HFkCZuKcEGcvQUwMD4vHP3QJAdZC4TMzbrTQVAxK2G7tRB7aNbxW_CMoKUG4l99DbsSpCZZgvw3q1npN8W9rUY0EaFXdhflU7dBmibUPt4-8j1NmXoSYWEyCUlX8f4uML9ozvNG8or0v/s320/IMG_1493.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now we must flip the wallet over. (The side facing down should now be facing up) We must place another piece of duct tape over the joint. Once we have completed this stage, we will utilize our razor knife (Very sharp, please be careful!) to trim the excess duct tape. When this is finished, the joint should look like the picture below. If it does not, don't worry! Discrepancies here are not fatal.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164441214927575298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYu-261sIT8dAYpYHzZ9p_DrB9TtIp6z2LtxJvBIGxSnsam10flfA-2NpmGylr-qEycFSO-_8UdIvIA8ioOXOZqF5-c6sTUU1VAlwuHh75b5Relr1GiDFUXutYGiS2ndBJI5P_aLXSMBW/s320/IMG_1494.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now we must adhere our second joint. Unlike our first joint, this mandates a different procedure. We will take one side of the wallet and place a strip of black duct tape over the side. Be sure only half of the strip is stuck to the wallet. It should look like the picture below.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437091758970898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGA0MLCCIGPlvsUqaULMdd0GRdnKRv10Ikm3vvMzGKGKK4DXRpEeV0xaYVxmLRc6XYMCJy_NhwzWj2Ul1Y1V1bbzEOJWIIGWRvEZIvIB_5DLLZXHP-IK2LRidpzawQEF0WVq6DYu0B65zK/s320/IMG_1496.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, on the other side we must place a piece of duct tape with the sticky side facing down. Again, be sure only half of the tape is sticking to the side. Refer to the picture below for a visual reference.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437130413676578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJMh8bE_DD6WGXjUPaU70-kU12e5klti88_pVzzLndPPgvaF-mM64mfV_f5EayFbCvFAKnvcRE23259TUTeVGfW_Lwh36gDcSWO1ZJ3yFvjLn3Qh5sfdNSprAOEC_NhwNWOpSrg8GWxVP/s320/IMG_1497.JPG" border="0" /> </div><div>Now, we must fold the wallet so both sides with sticky tape are near each other. Both of our sides should now have tape with the sticky side facing up. On the side on top, we must fold the sticky side over so it is now facing downward. To make placement easier, we must fold the excess tape up, as shown in the picture below.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437680169490482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwMuZeJQJTQ9bcqZeUzDZyI628pA_PnmXvCjEGYdoqCkM_JdhQgcLEaHl1ksoAd0mUnXRTsOUH5g9fVYoHXYFUqOLyqPnATOtpiOtzaVzyX7ftHVJnJYUKAbRlVMkwsS2FDDG8_I0ytmN/s320/IMG_1498.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we must stick them together. The picture below illustrates what our product should look like. Keep in mind, the wallet will and should not be completely flat. Remember, one side is longer than the other!</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437684464457794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qPne3ujdpUBtlHwA-ngQf0cbwVek2uLms9nyyoQiLtbzDqr1jnLkYhEsXa8FFvk2NeoV6TW0aA15EalB6ru6YnxMJ4DM3Pyxs_WjuXMtZ_x1NWnUTSemt0hAW9lC8g_-gI-7O7qJgPih/s320/IMG_1499.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now we must fold the remaining sticky side over the joint and trim the excess tape off. Once complete, the edge of our wallet should look like the picture below.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437693054392402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdD2VSLWE5x5p2Dhjnw9PKeVtggUWgWYPt6NqXylfFPR2QQEaFUVVq5vCnuHjkfzeL0nCZW_mMSVJn8w5ppFzsuEYAZ0mbYGMIrjMMMqhzSkv6uVUKqEFLN0dDENKX6YTikT92sCElOsIh/s320/IMG_1500.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we must seal the bottom of our wallet, so our money doesn't fall out. We must unroll a piece of duct tape, then divide it in half (with our razor knife), like a hotdog bun.</div><div></div><div>Like the picture below illustrates, we should have a piece of duct tape with half of the normal width. Now, place this over the bottom of the wallet. Be sure to fold it over from one face to the other. (The inside face to the outside face.) This signle piece should only cover half of the length of the wallet and be sure not to place any duct tape on the bottom of the folding section. Now repeat this process for the other half of the wallet.</div><div></div><div>After this section is complete, fold the wallet in half. (Like a taco) This will now be the official fold in our bi-fold wallet.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438221335369890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5xuHtH_MpjDDQu56JPyYCSFkteVBXM9vf14CBhXkS5vnXCHbOn0g6Zccx4C8P1s8QWtZO1kHbCXb25xuCL8gvi2Ry_l7q3Ynb3nuagrYrFWKgOI-Wf-xar3KmWhn561JrbVbz26OcK6F/s320/IMG_1509.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>The skeleton of our wallet is now alive! But, here at WeeklyDT, we have to spice things up, and make our products look superior to everyone else's! That's WeeklyDT's competitive edge.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437697349359714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_aH3wLklCAac0sQX0rPZfz5-fEJvUqcp1WS9E6S4XaO3_77Xs8qVeo5QdZuB684ifXSlJv8n77h96JLfLACZv39VoaEjrhf-k4hWH-wrHcYMJHjcXNPAYKJpsf0vIczFKoAR6q5R-0KS/s320/IMG_1501.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Let's continue by adding a pocket to our wallet! Unroll a small piece of duct tape. This will become the inside of our pocket so be sure it is as long as an I.D. card. (We must trim the edges to make the wallet look sharp and professional.)</div><div></div><div>As the picture below mandates, be sure this piece's sticky side is now facing upwards.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438204155500674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYOLMede_Gquwdc8ohlkCeQd9_AI10UvdrAjQe3CaX7bD-hdbZs86HuSwE7btqfiGA7E9zcgV-20pfa_0j8X_4guqD6HaZuaoMegC5PIRolvLChPcsld1DwMjrz9InAdt_dTwEwq62chH/s320/IMG_1507.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, unroll another piece which is slightly longer than the piece above. Place this piece, sticky side down, directly over our first piece. The shorter, first piece should not be visible now.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438212745435282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnFBipxY29r_gvDf-Q3c-XJG0SRzOfVuNZcgLm4qK-a4oDhPFIxbOVg-xl3QfAVsJfQ31S_IOeYVWxEVV6lclQUDMEpm_CS6C5en6_ozMjufrRQvv3VAXFKDUW1Fmkc7RgMTQIgHHW8El/s320/IMG_1508.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, due to the extensions of the sticky sections on the longer piece, our pocket is ready to be placed on the wallet. After placement, we must be sure to place a piece of tape to cover the bottom of our pocket so our I.D. doesn't fall out. The picture below illustrates this procedure.</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164437705939294322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiji3h-QWZMeEqI9QTJvFtjA6Zky8bBL6W6kWseZus0x9DnzsFMv2eqXjr9EcdKv9p-Q-u6la09HBCkIZsp1RU0oWJSz0bf8Zzh6xlmgqzm8zXFvBDXHOg6SrMIbmcgAYEhHW28eNh36KRs/s320/IMG_1503.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Please feel free to make as many of these pockets as you wish! The more pockets the better!</div><div></div><div>Now it is time to focus on the outside of our wallet. We will begin by unrolling a long piece of white duct tape, and the regular gray/silver duct tape. </div><div></div><div>Once we have completed this task, using our razor knife, we must cut squares from our pieces of long white and gray tape. The picture below illustrates what the squares should look like. Be sure two squares = the total width of the duct tape strip. Remember a cube's length is equal to its width. Refer to the picture below to get a general idea of size. (Measuring produces a neater and sharper effect.)</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438242810206402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSqPUB3Ow5WNV0QWGyvzEHwwWMm9tkLoVkbeAcis5uyA2bD5CFIsKc7h2je-fg_gkqKb2VyBP8SKmRB2QdFYC7QzC5yKkEaQ0PuFEjwqPphyphenhyphenBfGPK-K1dbdy5d_ineq9JEX7UCr2hT6oK/s320/IMG_1513.JPG" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>Now we will start placing our cubes! We will be placing them like a checkerboard, with a slight, offset angle. (Refer to the final picture to observe this angle.) This part is the easiest part and final part of our lesson! </div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438229925304498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZiTym3jH0j4lwX2mzhAPYHLWm0cHMYMmFqU-q_qfytzs2d8fXa9kn7-PDVL3DPaaZxkP74dmOAl6u8k5Ud2hGZWRFoXKEx0-6sthMoVSBRPRM_sKCMNUhDJk-a7tWnM-yi4ect5BC6ND/s320/IMG_1514.JPG" border="0" /> </div><div>When we are finished with our placement stage, the wallet is complete! Be sure to trim off any excess tape where the cubes extend past the black wallets edges. The wallet should now look like the picture below!<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS1JVFf921vGs9ccx2eSd23LgYornougIqap6ppMqkuBbMufJWscUeZhBMcsSeBSf5iqUvOnfNx9IoPs3-AH9WFVkLa5LO-kFzsu7cREFlY-a8gztuFgxBnGSFMDd34LRbleAnd6CLTJz/s1600-h/IMG_1519.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164438547752884450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS1JVFf921vGs9ccx2eSd23LgYornougIqap6ppMqkuBbMufJWscUeZhBMcsSeBSf5iqUvOnfNx9IoPs3-AH9WFVkLa5LO-kFzsu7cREFlY-a8gztuFgxBnGSFMDd34LRbleAnd6CLTJz/s320/IMG_1519.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><p>We are finally finished! Now go show this bad boy off to all your friends! Be sure to stay close for our revolutionary future lessons! See you soon.</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-35634380313403587392008-02-06T22:00:00.000-08:002008-02-06T22:06:23.268-08:00Upcoming Projects!I was scanning around the duct tape community, a regular task, and I noticed that every other duct tape advocate possesses a duct tape wallet tutorial. I realized that the WeeklyDT crew (everyone) could make a wallet which surpasses those other guys! So, our next project is going to be the creation of a gallant, resiliant, mightily fashionable duct tape wallet. So, in the next few days, be expecting the best wallet tutorial to hit the web!Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-86108331652646254232008-02-05T20:43:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:39.656-08:00The Duct Tape Hand PrintIn this lesson, simplicity will be making a return. The lesson, despite its simple nature, will produce a stunning versatile product which can be customized in many different manners. Think about it, we can vary and manipulate this project in an infinite amount of ways to fit any taste!<br /><br />To begin this lesson, we must lay our hand flat on a piece of paper and trace around it with a pencil. Be sure the pencil is completely vertical, or the trace will become distorted. When we are finished, our product should look like the picture below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilYifAD3KfzUfzkwz7hnsghf2b4aVMsiAfQvCIX0nRJpwPdEx5194GG_xt6t-lA57ZJf3UXSsJ4KT44imQbiw8d8aPTHujTj_t3-NUwrIaOPPn3q85yR0zMDAI6E9AGzzANC-Ny6JGlPE/s1600-h/IMG_1474.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163724775727896338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhilYifAD3KfzUfzkwz7hnsghf2b4aVMsiAfQvCIX0nRJpwPdEx5194GG_xt6t-lA57ZJf3UXSsJ4KT44imQbiw8d8aPTHujTj_t3-NUwrIaOPPn3q85yR0zMDAI6E9AGzzANC-Ny6JGlPE/s320/IMG_1474.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Now, we must lay a duct tape foundation which is larger than the hand we have traced. Be sure to double check the dimensions by laying the paper over the tape and feeling around the edges. The finished product should look like the picture below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_WR0zzqLK3W-yuBTQfLvLK-DtrI6KwKkU8nqZOKNn8rDxEOVvcozmRGsAY9j9DlCBfuDiU384WC5sUnpcQeZdIrr2DPvyItxGe2gaCh9DnfXehdOfv6W5eRD8J03d3JljOplypmNax8_/s1600-h/IMG_1475.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163724784317830946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc_WR0zzqLK3W-yuBTQfLvLK-DtrI6KwKkU8nqZOKNn8rDxEOVvcozmRGsAY9j9DlCBfuDiU384WC5sUnpcQeZdIrr2DPvyItxGe2gaCh9DnfXehdOfv6W5eRD8J03d3JljOplypmNax8_/s320/IMG_1475.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Now, we must lay the paper with the trace of our hand over the duct tape foundation. Be sure to fix the paper into position with strips of scrap duct tape!<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzID-VV1x3JUiv04JjgGeacwT5WiniOlr0PBwlLihATunaXU6EHxbqWHqyOLJT4-ZA_7BtMkMP1pSGpqjrhM8ocNgMeFmIqtDNQ1uiHB7clnPvLAiEHuwQuZ9JghGQ1P266O05caw8RdLH/s1600-h/IMG_1476.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163724788612798258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzID-VV1x3JUiv04JjgGeacwT5WiniOlr0PBwlLihATunaXU6EHxbqWHqyOLJT4-ZA_7BtMkMP1pSGpqjrhM8ocNgMeFmIqtDNQ1uiHB7clnPvLAiEHuwQuZ9JghGQ1P266O05caw8RdLH/s320/IMG_1476.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, we just cut along the solid lines. This reminds me of kindergarten... Ahh the easy good ol days!<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnulR6393lB3UmriKYWzU1Rg6q4UTuOVNeox3aCv3uGZ42CUZjdfPfOA7cbZyFUISRx4wlue1B_dfkRyBAxOhJb7V2AyY6YDb4q1CEYYELLfO4cXMch6-K3rYEXp83U9eHfB9tZx7iSyV/s1600-h/IMG_1477.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163724797202732866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnulR6393lB3UmriKYWzU1Rg6q4UTuOVNeox3aCv3uGZ42CUZjdfPfOA7cbZyFUISRx4wlue1B_dfkRyBAxOhJb7V2AyY6YDb4q1CEYYELLfO4cXMch6-K3rYEXp83U9eHfB9tZx7iSyV/s320/IMG_1477.JPG" border="0" /></a>Once we have are hand cut out, we must remove the excess tape, then gently remove the hand print. We must lay a large white base to place the hand over. (The base must be approximately one-fourth of an inch larger than the blue handprint.) We will now place the blue hand over the white base.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnCy2MfSNQVFjpdARvZP5ga9PJn4T42dnF-CyrJ-rSssHi6iKECZ8OR8nDNiGMeBr-j-zFHIFkvI3H4ywPIlrd0_NY1aZs2-wnBUK_ZyiA9cQnikJushQWw5b-EitieWqaOGfXhe0P9ek/s1600-h/IMG_1478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163724801497700178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnCy2MfSNQVFjpdARvZP5ga9PJn4T42dnF-CyrJ-rSssHi6iKECZ8OR8nDNiGMeBr-j-zFHIFkvI3H4ywPIlrd0_NY1aZs2-wnBUK_ZyiA9cQnikJushQWw5b-EitieWqaOGfXhe0P9ek/s320/IMG_1478.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, we must trim the white tape off. Be sure to leave approximately one forth of an inch of white tape left around the print as a border. (Borders make the projects look sharper and more professional.)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163725119325280098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxmJBBACmo0g_2JIXK8kjpjeg_pu1-nPXfCIiOoyMeCg0ENjRoBwBFpfGPEx7AoaI9o5jUyR7oGQRUz7IfFgUqxm3gEf-mDfF6udX_NYEaSO1F43Rop8ig3ecPh-ytBDuUW2d6ryoU3-I/s320/IMG_1479.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>Once our border is cut, we will remove the excess white tape. Our finished project should look like the picture below.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163725123620247410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8AvnBoXsHjBc3Qyklz4e8735N00QK33-IUmzf1kcKws0DiYLk45Z24Idnr-wnwNfiKb5MjtbVNPbzoecMaGBe2vxQu66eXT3WPDBq4jOlPbec1BMCSzsr5v6B0gR4aB6MMCSkSwJIO6a/s320/IMG_1480.JPG" border="0" /><br />Congratulations! Your first duct tape handprint! But don't stop there! Keep it up! I want to see your variations and results! </p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-67811722690910544672008-02-05T20:09:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:40.009-08:00Our First Failure, The TreeTonight, I began the duct tape tree lesson. It was a perfect process in my mind. Everything was going fine. I meticulously cut the tree out, then relentlessly peeled the excess tape away. When the tape was removed, the tree looked like the picture below.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163715343979714290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8AhOwfl3EoOGEqkoLv8euCi19tW0-FZ1RX0QJch25xR0ql94V6o32Gj_VOZ0wgkt-huOOc0CCrifz2kDMlzUVOi0pvN7DSQxZbGOrZJB1mT7W39nm5d1mcf7TYoU2rZdt1yRgBIWrLpDP/s320/IMG_1471.JPG" border="0" /><br />However, once i began to carefully remove the tree from the cutting board in order to place it on the white tape base, each piece stretched, strained and twisted against every fiber of my will. Readily, the entire project was reduced to the picture below.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163715348274681602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKaslbYtD71g4l_l-MMf1lh5AIv1J-NzrKhXfNrROmrzyuAX-X75ztFCsRqSMtuY79MGBKSMhcXFM6Si1LNokVYN0czjbfOD2yDCNYPDeZaiGfxglihiToLUCAEfK0zn5fCUVfhyphenhyphenIbv4zU/s320/IMG_1472.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p> </p><p>However, we will learn from this failure and relentlessly persist in our duct tape endeavors!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-61481316662392203752008-02-04T17:49:00.000-08:002008-02-04T18:04:03.345-08:00Weekly DT News Update 2/4/08Over the past two days, here at WeeklyDT, we have had a significant amount of development! We have spanned out, across the internet realm and advertised our presence. A major contributor of new visitors is deviantart.com Thanks to their forums; we have had an additional 7-10 visits a day!<br /><br />In addition, we have added numerous links to other websites such as a duct tape wiki page. So definitely check that out!<br /><br />As far as tutorials go, we have been averaging one tutorial every two days! This is somewhat ironic due to the name, WeeklyDT. We have the following upcoming projects, for the near future.<br /><ol><li>Duct Tape Tree (full grown version)</li><li>Duct Tape Hand Print (leave your mark anywhere!)</li></ol><p>If you have any ideas, please feel free to submit them! Reader participation is definately supported and encouraged!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-31433910138769900802008-02-03T22:00:00.001-08:002008-12-10T02:03:49.598-08:00The Duct Tape TieHave you ever been to an occasion where you wish you brought a tie because everyone else has one, or went to work and realized you forgot your tie? After you read this guide, you will know how to craft a tie on the spot in order to look great and catch everyone's eye. Soon they will be asking for some for themselves! When we are finished with this lesson, you will have a tie like the one in the picture below!<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163001627789301026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXWkgYsYLD4TOyp115F-Q1JTMM8NNAWTEP65fPWYNVv7e2F6tPuQ2KPN6CTmt5xi5k4xlnMnGKNDO4NQ27JEed8ybGA-1Q2GdFp5AykSX7ECVodCUow2aPainbYF_TkkGdzNA93w_s-d0/s320/IMG_1459.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>First, we must begin by laying a red foundation. This foundation will be the entire length of the visible tie, so don't be afraid to make it long. For my tie, the piece was approximately 1.4 feet long. But here, use your own judgement. (Measure a tie if you need to! Remember, this is a fake tie, so you won't need to make length for a knot, extra slack, and so on.)</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163001632084268338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0IJgHSJ0wpzxC0hTM9NeepeZONBKJC50fD0DVA61qy5Q6dFprJg6rtWdorQTkRKGtuM0h6XF5z4rOaHNI7k8Kk6oDpV8dP8-YDAabQaOmGBu7uG8NB8USHb7hmsUoDt_5GgAoQESg2W34/s320/IMG_1431.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Next, we must unroll a second, equal length of red tape. When we place it, we must make sure the first end intersects with the original piece. The second end must stem out at an angel and overlap the second end of our original piece. (See the picture for a visual description of placement.)</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163001636379235650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrpucv4FCDwYDOGi7VWidwdc1MQzogqB2MnhXf9sB1s8ScpIPRqzsCrPgwhB-I1rY-VQC_l3fgqVYq97AtYSqjckZvy-5nNHPU8qKpwR8zIFYlg6_D-peoI-vzN3VPPSf8xJVGCevMowuM/s320/IMG_1433.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Now we must create the point of our tie. Unroll a small length of red tape, approximately 3.5 inches long. (Refer to the picture below for a visual reference of length.) Now, we must place it at a 45 degree angle from the outside edge of the long piece of red tape. (refer to the picture below to see what I am describing.) Once we have this piece placed, we must repeat these steps for the other side of the point.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163001644969170258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgLSoRKJCXxBtt3EkvkDJlQQYGGDOZYir1V0WcT1Niy1lbL9XbE27QTZlt52A_T8110puQ4F0zYNF4uF9OenYeNdLbZhfMqbUE-VQdlCvKGai2fZFkktdXMSNx6Ood2CpZTwqVTJywrNx/s320/IMG_1434.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Once the two pieces are in place, we must trim the edges. We will carefully use our razor knife to remove the excess tape and refine our edges. When this step is complete, the tie's point should look like the picture below. (Compare the picture above to the picture below to get a better idea of how this process is executed.)</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163001653559104866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv5bHfuSxA6TnDhaEM3guJnjxIVSBYmEUQKfMTRo7a-5qQnF36Y6wUg3DS_oKPSiCJADsv5owhccAUpDXUYOuXmpemZfMSl6L1o1eEdCJ3GLA5ZbBBFWrQukLy9dfh4Uyy2n4nwTgkamZz/s320/IMG_1435.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Now we must lay our inside foundation. Unroll a long piece of white tape and place it according to the picture below. (In this step we are creating red borders around a white inside.)</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163002276329362802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwEzsg89ZA0QjId6NJWTVAmHuy15RyUJL74Y54aQRxmm6RyXPdOkXn64r_M0MPmX9hSDFTA_zj1Y0x2Nr-03plaap8lBMFncb7tdtR8vkwuW00ao8w-gtDAuIAXAcSvhnsz_9rEjQov9I/s320/IMG_1436.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Here, we must repeat the process we used when we laid our red tape foundation. However, this time we are implementing a border. Accordingly, on all white tape placement, be sure there is red tape showing on the outside. Now, unroll a second piece of long white duct tape and place it according to the picture below.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163002289214264706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4LPB53oGb7PqcmSxEOTzunC2FLYLrb6uYmY0wzvMu2amNolMGcswYlmn3ImtAvdsxiGdOWla9Wn-3zdaf2DmSiQfbNwCw8dK-HYTd0PwPhyphenhyphenariqB45QLnieN33kwW6EBa_3_5Q0A_ARMH/s320/IMG_1437.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>This process is exactly like the red tape process. So, accordingly, we must unroll two short white pieces of white duct tape to form another point for our tie. Repeat the red point process, but this time, allow the red border to surround the white tape. (Scroll up if you need to touch up on the red point process.) However, do not trim the edges just yet. Here we need to implement a slightly different technique.</div><br /><div>Here, in order to refine our edges, we must lightly trim the white tape. This is acceptable because our red tape will hold everything together, even if we do press a little too hard with our razor knife. So, like the picture depicts below, tim the excess tape to refine the point of the tie.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163002293509232018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5wnxSqnjTA7q2R-xmI6NsAIyelD1Xm9crHaGoE5l3ldDcFGVogpmUrJsICiEruZlQkCyc4lwaSzSFQZSXW7M9ColdDyKqQp9nqaLipvNEQ8JWJVOmDJDVjk7gaXuBhbiSBLaM3Tsg9OV/s320/IMG_1439.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>When the red foundation and white foundation stages are complete, the tie should look like the picture below.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163002297804199330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfb4Q8sL6exffFnIa5izpck9XRzuBG7JHdpNZJ4sPYZMO-mdCeDlv5V7YNCtdUVj858eJIY8madAEEUmAAsEzYNL22cbdGN7ds3gQWW-QiL_JZiHzqzsqueVQ3_LwyUKnkCAdw74_SYaOa/s320/IMG_1440.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>What is a tie without any fancy accents? Let's spice our tie up with some red designs. In order to begin this phase, we must lay a red piece of duct tape to cut our designs.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163002302099166642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIMZQTW-w9J1XdeCYXHbH0LxQM3JXhOY4VcV3m0nshv0vUT4Gb5dtAT2VdQMhTmFz8dVUCIxN2w63M9AsY4zeBsVNgyz_ZWLXkzO7iEq-gHQm_imN46wMDqYOxvS3a6ahR5xJEBP7780N/s320/IMG_1441.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Next, we must lay a regular sheet of paper over our tie, and mark the key points of our designs. This will enable us to guide our cuts so they will look appealing when placed on the tie. Here, I took note of the corners for a triangle. I also compensated for a bit of space from the edge of the white duct tape foundation. (Please feel free to create your own designs and variations here.)</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003242697004482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWBRW-pW_40li4zMLRdFVnbAmC5pRl_jTBNEuOrWx0shEDsc9kBjokQtW1xw_GjXURRocdoEE-dkmt9NlYgfXcOKmx8507589WnOJeZenqbZEbcqqaRtkccQallOlwg5Igo5iTkY_mbmtF/s320/IMG_1442.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Here, I connected my marks with straight lines. Do the same on your design.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003246991971794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf4I9bHnsjo06pA0I1t1_m92rxh-kLA_Z9VqKk17IywsbpfA8XX6L5NR_2H721mCGlC3hr4ZHtbOndYf_jnOVDaVoZd1fWGUtv9pjOf9SxwV9g_Yd1s8flHa75F5CO147KTRcSzKmbGJYy/s320/IMG_1443.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>In the picture below, I drew my large curved line. This is what the final design will look like. Once we have our designs fully drawn, it is time to cut them out.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003251286939106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSX4jttsvNQTBdJCSxgQEDITOW6Z9b53kOr4iooJAgF6XbCBKa8r8cQ2t7iRRsAChYMTbbeZodf4f9bCwODEPCuwl3xAlvEEfx2bejWltjC_2ukT8zLYv5_gBdmjZ-DSmq-1VVnIsg9OT/s320/IMG_1444.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>We must trim our paper and fasten it over the strip of red duct tape.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003255581906418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhDsJg25J2P_Rzh2VdFcWH8_xJGa7bd8Fysb3w-sAAy0sXiU_X3SBPP7lPK0QOQ7S7LRFrjZmR9df1GAcmXEIe985HdqsgFHVN5_Bvc4R2Z0aZhofOhZf8_TnTVsT9UQWUwooI4gkx8WT/s320/IMG_1445.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Next, we must cut along the solid lines on our white paper.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003264171841026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljqyB6fg618Vj1-jvJc6bUx5pMbQF0Jxkg9INRrJpabSzCiWvgzdBc8zlDVLOn5AkBXToihHM_rnuH1CMYIOZzjJ8WsHBFHXKudbKKsFOkmEjKmNcZxRKsBTC8v1IqyDqlkiHV9LehaCu/s320/IMG_1446.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>When the duct tape is removed, the design should look something like this.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003616359159314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDHiK2tx9Tjwsf2TzOM5QkZLfaPdrIS4AS9v8iVROA8OEYMQcUWTEMGUozIlEl7FE9EKzcXfCpMb5jJVtGF_Rn9tfoDsv3Bv6Ljb3wJem0PtNLGuEENu-zebb50ICJRBfVievGsqNwteE/s320/IMG_1447.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we must place the design on our tie. Once it is fixed, it should look like the picture below.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003620654126626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLizXVcHXHmyCgXdTCslUpF84vMSlqZ97FYsTkNGd6a6aVAi0aMrJiSGU6BkasB4kWkD7bK3vctxiG2HdWoKRZjLF4AT2sx3RM4hSmExvkN2yFwPrPzFikfBteZ0qfs5g_vGiy7j0SoxD/s320/IMG_1448.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Our tie is still looking a bit plain, so let's add a few more details! Now, let's lay another small piece of red duct tape on our cutting board. On each side, as depicted in the picture below, we must remove approximately one-fourth of an inch.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003624949093938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHtePu9rwYFrucOKdrwkUIrfGNRyCMTeAJ_tuizCarQIlv9ygPeTfj7-ace-BUjA_qsXmzqLVj2z2OoFoPHAXBwAvdJvhyjkV-dJiGFcdArUSY3gbyEIzOweR_wx2k1wxu-usT5S3iqZt/s320/IMG_1449.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we must cut a small triangle off of the top of our red duct tape. Refer to the picture below to see how i produced my cut.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003629244061250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqHDwDiBc0VzDH7ahj1jGYmuX9YEWvr4byh7FU2O2j3Q71Ip46Vu5daA0L0UmhbbTVQcFlz6R38SQ_XtUQNWLaUh9sasCJ-ofd2rSudwc4Qe8kc6m2XrDeUKIxoYGa3CdXTdjAZ5tNsto/s320/IMG_1450.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, we will make an identical cut half an inch below the original cut. Separate the two pieces. When we are finished with this stage, our result should look like the picture below.</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003642128963154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqco1l7DfBTyAwOBFw6K4lK8cetSfXoJ91pZlXVglDNjBQA3eSmv2jZLaarXIkjHOdVtZepFqQIvLhmSAOUI1nCI0DhAytXyTh4O4QCV6C1yV8T38f5VibEaag4uOJAKVt2sCKsYz-zn5/s320/IMG_1451.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Now, as the picture below dictates, we must make another somewhat identical cut. However, near the end of our cut, we must taper downward to give the cut somewhat of a curve.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b2gBBqNkm4wwvi66tzvGJc-0SXrfg6ohTaZtT-CDKFqa5eUiy7lz9QeZrrwJN71IqDkUNC7GDjGFBurr1JIxoLXNhSFn41kT4Cp7rhijbM8uFG2fVULuvXMOdqQ2XtbjwPeyceRUNgl0/s1600-h/IMG_1452.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003959956543074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b2gBBqNkm4wwvi66tzvGJc-0SXrfg6ohTaZtT-CDKFqa5eUiy7lz9QeZrrwJN71IqDkUNC7GDjGFBurr1JIxoLXNhSFn41kT4Cp7rhijbM8uFG2fVULuvXMOdqQ2XtbjwPeyceRUNgl0/s320/IMG_1452.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now we are finished with the additional flare. We must now place our new designs. When they are fixed in place, they should look like the picture below. Finally, we have completed the body of our tie! The only things left to create are the components which will go around our necks to unofficially hold the tie in place.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjbJxChxlax06AKfuJmZIe_CR4aBvTYNRWnIq8XyD7yEc5Kt_VcygS4v4bC57dnJkRD1OpxgkDzxduTcuX46lr4cUCZ7qnVmJcoRseFWYISCJ2nJP1FKQHv_FtgpCacFB06p_fS-I0Pea/s1600-h/IMG_1453.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003964251510386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjbJxChxlax06AKfuJmZIe_CR4aBvTYNRWnIq8XyD7yEc5Kt_VcygS4v4bC57dnJkRD1OpxgkDzxduTcuX46lr4cUCZ7qnVmJcoRseFWYISCJ2nJP1FKQHv_FtgpCacFB06p_fS-I0Pea/s320/IMG_1453.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>In order to create these straps, we must lay a red piece of duct tape and a white piece of duct tape. These two pieces should be identical in length and they should span approximately 4 inches long.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3MCi3-ljpRPoxmO8nXopxZe6vCGufE-LW7AA7ZBHhD-mJ-i3b9ydCOkdC1IpHT_6UpiiRLOyDSb1gX9-ZISa9R26XDpOIzSu1-EZGG_iMHCFyeWV_qlIqi6HWHePwSe7gSSicM1gifDs/s1600-h/IMG_1454.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003968546477698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS3MCi3-ljpRPoxmO8nXopxZe6vCGufE-LW7AA7ZBHhD-mJ-i3b9ydCOkdC1IpHT_6UpiiRLOyDSb1gX9-ZISa9R26XDpOIzSu1-EZGG_iMHCFyeWV_qlIqi6HWHePwSe7gSSicM1gifDs/s320/IMG_1454.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Now, we must cut them in half, with the grain of the duct tape. To see how i cut my pieces, refer to the picture below.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCQ1zodzwMRs4DYcYFEHmu2BtgGpUalwyZiHMZveN5J_EyJdtNBv-6Tlz2MSO_vvmb_JKq1Nb65MnStuJCGBPHh7B50jLkeLnqIbTH-ponXCdahQdJykPiVan5_8LXMfuTX4-fa-5wHV_/s1600-h/IMG_1455.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003972841445010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCQ1zodzwMRs4DYcYFEHmu2BtgGpUalwyZiHMZveN5J_EyJdtNBv-6Tlz2MSO_vvmb_JKq1Nb65MnStuJCGBPHh7B50jLkeLnqIbTH-ponXCdahQdJykPiVan5_8LXMfuTX4-fa-5wHV_/s320/IMG_1455.JPG" border="0" /></a>In order to craft our catchy neck straps, we will lay the white piece on top of the red piece. Be sure to taper the amount of red tape shown from front to back. When you look at your neck strap, the red should look like a long triangle. Do the same for the other neck strap, but be sure to invert the tape to compensate for the fact that it will be on the other side of the tie. When we are finished with our neck straps, they should look like the picture below.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G0OffXXt3-C93kMxQUGbqq4m_xlE81rQsuol2AjAvO8dE4SxGdENznCXkvwwg66GpPJhYBOuX4hcDtWJ2If1UYHxl1iXtKvH-nCdKTGyPLqanXszh4QAaW-WRxwlfyiX0_8UtyLB62Kr/s1600-h/IMG_1456.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163003985726346914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5G0OffXXt3-C93kMxQUGbqq4m_xlE81rQsuol2AjAvO8dE4SxGdENznCXkvwwg66GpPJhYBOuX4hcDtWJ2If1UYHxl1iXtKvH-nCdKTGyPLqanXszh4QAaW-WRxwlfyiX0_8UtyLB62Kr/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, attach them to the tie, and we are finished! Our final product should look like the picture below!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163006034425747154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8aSJtKcsYS3eKEEkDPVBdTaH-_c6O91CFj0j6efTPETS4JCnzK4ya4O6nEGJ8-iJ-PXuSd36NIwNfvnHWGN5vr8g5pfNY7stIiidfsVCipc8LgXjxOpEB1B6oUFIevNPMPPtmzs28b61/s320/IMG_1459.JPG" border="0" /></div><br />Have no fear, you can now make ties! These sweet things are sure to grab all of the attention in the room. Be sure to stay tuned for future lessons! Get creative! I would love to see some of your projects and results! See you next lesson!Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-69673713519657723632008-02-01T15:28:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:03:52.633-08:00Duct Tape 2D Football HelmetWith the Superbowl just two days away, football is the talk of every conversation! New York, or New England? To celebrate football ,today, I will teach you how to make a football helmet out of duct tape so you can honor your favorite team! Please feel free to substitute your own colors and logos! When you are finished, your project should look like the picture below (Yes, I am a cowboys fan)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162158491349357474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggW8vS4Ks101fyQyUMM1T70NGJeKqGCjfsthwpIoUoqtVmRLuidHEHVcdi5pgBCtSeiPcAqoQYB6o1O7RZyb5_Ey4v4p5fpze-7PcqMRJrBp-7jVul2ANza0x_UY2J5RVodS_V9zj-PPKb/s320/IMG_1429.JPG" border="0" /><br />To begin, we will need to produce a template for out helmet. On the internet, just search, "side view of a football helmet."<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162158495644324786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aNu3ekr717ytciSiZZEaoEIPDBPh9MdlFusabHFJkjxY9N818yFJAfAZ42xEMOWVh9xXBfcxftPJyqPkF8Q4tqdwCVpDwQXHJx5mYifsdypBx5fr-nvDlGSp9yLvtWNmTs00K1bVo1uV/s320/IMG_1403.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />I found a great view of a chargers' helmet, but I wish to make a cowboy helmet, so I searched for, "cowboy's helmet." Feel free to search for your team's favorite helmet. This picture is intended to give us a general idea for the features of out helmet.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162158504234259394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1G6iNGDf5ybS2BpwXLU3nUxynQHwYRzP3twPAB_THJYR94M3ttmPMrx10kUbI4S7pjIyT06xCdF0NrYOw4eCac4jOgFkNK8mczu5XiLdGZjz_YOSTkCIZwgyPZrUzLzvrEobTlBPfDGm/s320/IMG_1404.JPG" border="0" /><br />So, like all of our projects. Let's begin by laying a few strips of silver duct tape. They should overlap each other slightly, and the total area should be larger than the entire helmet. After we have our tape laid, print and place the template on the duct tape. Be sure to secure it with scrap tape.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162158525709095906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5qksTW5Sfs-8aqwcLbhBTZmzzuH5xSakr36vP4qgn2wnZgfwtaTMzAVquTSMAzeYduwq8mrv1kG5XFv5BhtJniAFjiX8mdJwvJSyqgUSFanxtwpBGAI0J-g6UUDS6hVw5aegDJym3KFua/s320/IMG_1406.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, we need to cut the helmet portion of our template with our razor knife. (Be extremely careful! Razor knifes are dealy sharp!) See the picture below for a cutting reference.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159195723994098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRSaBFbNnYd0nCAE2nbXcgTxz9Rgyqae0cAZRTeHyZZWDStWJdgevNqsfoVmAExjEtepVDNXoLgOuieTG2vdqFYjakFRg4BFkqy4QDNg87fl_juLdCMUit-BDsL-XNJVpMJdEZaMBksOB/s320/IMG_1407.JPG" border="0" /><br />Then. we must cut the face mask portion out. Be sure the face mask is in one piece, or close to it. It will make future steps easier and faster. Be sure to cut the ear hole out but NOT the logo. When you are finished, it should look like the picture below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162158512824194002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirxtO-MeYe6MhdMlwIZOPUz_X7m6pkE5SsA1VZpD0M7f3VU9aiMJGR10zluwqKRdg-a3u2MfSYaT1-U6G2bMAkFm7Isa4thyphenhyphenC8cokxvcO8a6NwkANDgCsWJrkiqvdVYYdWXU_9bDfrxv6Z/s320/IMG_1409.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next, we need to place our components on a base. Like the foundation of a house, this will hole the helmet and face mask together. This base should be significantly larger than the helmet. (We will be cutting a small border later, so save room.) When the helmet is placed, the project should look like the picture below.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159204313928706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGD9-XSNjPf8NEf166rv94z2MTL3PIK1qf88UXQddfsCT2hOoUC2cV7GBAw_kVEJtMY6QzlTkAR4eBp1zfQ2lsTxGnuVYKZSrceH9lHcBeltGTQqean2Rkd5MZsRigxiHbrv75V5cBpgtY/s320/IMG_1410.JPG" border="0" /><br />Then, we will place the face mask. BE CAREFUL. The facemask is relatively thin, and if it is not peeled away from the cutting board carefully, it will stretch and warp. If this happens, it will be extremely hard to fit to the helmet. (This happened to me, so im warning you from experience to save you time.) When the two main components are successfully placed, they should look like the picture below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159212903863314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx_MzaBnUkWqCEiB61lsfRWT8bSfixKKPOWiHnkV4I_KhearDobxRGMddAlv0a4dqapgq_w8uwK8OmWGm5hSCPH4rcywOBTXnUgPW6kHAzw5oH1rmM-69bkiqowTZLBYiXwGzbAZeSqy6e/s320/IMG_1411.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next, we need to craft the blue stripe on top of the helmet. So we must first lay some blue tape. The area must be sufficient to fit the whole stripe. To see how i laid my tape, refer to the picture below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159221493797922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SlzRZzP9rXABPiQ8NWL_vTgO5Tn1ek8DxL5Sw-IB0d39hRmbE-cDUETw0g_MFuoup9OIPQPiexh_km1dd9nk-NQl5yn5yNkPO72KBvZIwwYzAmbGBsirFHfeiOF0s_P6F421B1g4aa2n/s320/IMG_1412.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, just fasten the remainder of our template over the blue tape and cut a small border. I used a border approximately two millimeters thick. To see how i cut the border, refer to the two pictures below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159225788765234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQQHjZEw048fxRPpc0RSpw5rkONQwe99PO0FVAaD2HhGJ7rN6d3UOyBmFy_ncTyBajFM_r0nBMCAYq5iYfTbYuabElJRiR6qPSj_ChpPOT6RaY_MbpP8lZp05Ltrdep6pnYCLf0T1PJDJ/s320/IMG_1413.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159616630789186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJJCcnfZ1pO8MDQ-JjFSDADtqVVatsmyXjSrKatUXXbaonRakzaAdIwpyt9P0jhFmicj9TnOS4Ew6FQSR9Xei5TqltYRPFW87nEgC12lkRP-GB2cl7YDeQuJC95uYfGhE_DaNgl_UdCnmQ/s320/IMG_1414.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, we must carefully peel the thin stripe and place it on the edge of our helmet. (so far so good! Now you can see it really start to come together.)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159625220723794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQ7J5Hvy2X5JSobnmkMV3zKFvrxzDk1K7NHfsQdUYnzy_ytKBZVgMPQPkJLFKQmRGuToCaa9CrhJtHapP6P0yZQPCbtN85gXWR-EZLRLVny6xgZ9ZZ6Xrp1b2gRhSDjwINs6vTWjAO58e/s320/IMG_1415.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now we need to craft the infamous cowboy star. This is the most time consuming part of the project. As you can see in the picture below, I referred to the internet to find a suitable template. Just search, "star picture," in a search engine.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159633810658402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMBW26PWD27MEvB6iyvkS3cANftoEEeo-N6KkjFdfxON6VRS7jWh_MiT620Apgjk5vN6x6Xhocen-kpFvpIKvUMX6R3XQDJ7EgJNiCZSSKekIbiIhKY6Ciq6rxjIiPohenDirqm7BqqOyg/s320/IMG_1418.JPG" border="0" /><br />To begin our logo, we must first craft a large star, the first and largest of a series of three stars. So, we must lay a small piece of blue duct tape, fasten the template over it, and trace around the star with our razor knife, leaving a millimeter border of while paper. (Cut 1 millimeter outside of the star.)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159638105625714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNESv50VEYcLDRyi2UZKbouYP8No1msvKEYOiJboZLPgWIveu3DwqCTzXvdyWrkfYHkfUnuA1-B9UlOcv8Iqj998BGVHxdNsWuxBF1URg5L8J31kcMUlxdUiG0lGpmJ65BfCOtCMdwQMj5/s320/IMG_1419.JPG" border="0" /><br />When it is finished, it should look like the picture below. Also, tape note of my scrap, you will notice i left 1 millimeter of white around the paper star. This will enable us to make a series of smaller stars to effectively create the Cowboy emblem.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162159642400593026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFMRW6R8FTs5I-8yKmAAXcRnoKGiM6y1ExYm62luoYcyAvq6clMVYtSk-k9X5xrgpZNaubX3_TdoD2cr1bzoSZtJXLK0v_XLREnM9jSBqcX3oLRaEqHOUUsqZjkVjzCUiyNWw6Km-jSui0/s320/IMG_1420.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next, we must repeat the process with white tape behind the star. This time, cut along the edges of the star.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdWm1d5jGkiHe_lKT-vAh-3MvpIRtNpQyhtvIKRS82GJAvo0G_ztIe_JBl3ErQd8eRT9JnlmC_UfgIoMG5Wtj6pDVJWrqo3zGRWYe4zx-UWazLt7RtsW8fc1kJQshj2GKJjEcS7rmkvUz/s1600-h/IMG_1423.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162160110552028306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbdWm1d5jGkiHe_lKT-vAh-3MvpIRtNpQyhtvIKRS82GJAvo0G_ztIe_JBl3ErQd8eRT9JnlmC_UfgIoMG5Wtj6pDVJWrqo3zGRWYe4zx-UWazLt7RtsW8fc1kJQshj2GKJjEcS7rmkvUz/s320/IMG_1423.JPG" border="0" /></a> When we are finished, we will have produced a slightly smaller star.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdAqXhAeaCir6jOYP7Ry9vBsweQrNkAqioo5A6dHfEH6i8f5uk7qNXlnanbbrP7xx508azZSZ8HLJPch2Q9pTIvfafy-7-f85OdhOv5bDMlbTaP43BYI2TPg1gpM5h69WjARvpCkkEXzP/s1600-h/IMG_1424.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162160119141962914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdAqXhAeaCir6jOYP7Ry9vBsweQrNkAqioo5A6dHfEH6i8f5uk7qNXlnanbbrP7xx508azZSZ8HLJPch2Q9pTIvfafy-7-f85OdhOv5bDMlbTaP43BYI2TPg1gpM5h69WjARvpCkkEXzP/s320/IMG_1424.JPG" border="0" /></a> Now, one last time, we must lay another blue square of tape, fasten the star, then cut 1 millimeter inside the star.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDb1sxxOsImbLizENiEDork1YQojd9WjeWBj90XaHUrgqfLe1LKhdw_HG2k9WNVUz9AkILVooeU7qwJdG3u5MUa7X9TBWd40gv4t3vLu5TOnXcTQmVBxz7pcib31o0G_dn9m-tKPCxcBn/s1600-h/IMG_1427.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162160123436930226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDb1sxxOsImbLizENiEDork1YQojd9WjeWBj90XaHUrgqfLe1LKhdw_HG2k9WNVUz9AkILVooeU7qwJdG3u5MUa7X9TBWd40gv4t3vLu5TOnXcTQmVBxz7pcib31o0G_dn9m-tKPCxcBn/s320/IMG_1427.JPG" border="0" /></a> When this is all finished we must place the stars from largest to smallest on the helmet. Be sure to take time to carefully center the emblem. If it is off, it will appear extremely sloppy. When we are all finished. It should look like the glorious picture below!</p><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYb8LeAKMQMolm2Y1KeU4aO7l1RWmYo-nrtHeT7s5exPUXe0_1sMo2ID2CyX3F-0Zpd4viFKIxY9ZIUWF2exC030pAOHXMheh86i1nR-08qTdtRJYTMIy9dwvOUU3NQCNqZiYSmB9_o_uV/s1600-h/IMG_1429.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162160127731897538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYb8LeAKMQMolm2Y1KeU4aO7l1RWmYo-nrtHeT7s5exPUXe0_1sMo2ID2CyX3F-0Zpd4viFKIxY9ZIUWF2exC030pAOHXMheh86i1nR-08qTdtRJYTMIy9dwvOUU3NQCNqZiYSmB9_o_uV/s320/IMG_1429.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p> </p><p>Happy Superbowl! Enjoy! Keep on duct taping! Be sure to stay tuned for our exciting, upcoming lessons!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-61072521720333267632008-01-31T17:22:00.000-08:002008-01-31T18:53:35.372-08:00WeeklyDT News UpdateUnfortunately, this news update does not pertain to the everyday highlights of the political race for presidency, or the latest scandals of the celebrity realm. Rather, I want to update you, the reader, about some recent blog development that has occurred behind the scenes.<br /><br />Recently, this blog exchanged links with the duct tape/vacuum cleaner forums on the Best Friends Network. You can check this out on the link on the left side of the blog. In addition, this blog has two other exchange queries in progress.<br /><br />This means, The Weekly Duct Tape Project is rapidly expanding through acquaintances. These links will bring in a healthy, supple influx of new visitors. It will get this blog, and its highly unique, one-of-a-kind art out there for others to enjoy.<br /><br />In the near future, two new, exciting projects are on their way. We will be making 2D football helmets so you can support your favorite team, and awesome duct tape ties, so you can show off your skill and art at work! We have a ton of new, exciting things on the way, so you won't want to miss out!Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-12315047881640514282008-01-29T18:28:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:00.125-08:00Valentine's Day FlowerPeople say duct tape is extremely versatile, and can fix or make just about everything, but did you know, it even works for valentine's day too? Duct tape and romance you ask? Absolutely! In this lesson we will be making a simple flower which will make you amazingly unique on this day of valentine!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161109467062145682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBB0shqpy5kfoTmXc2TJhJDRJ8m5LedbBZk-u3paY2BhkmvKnRd7Qt1HiLa-uuzyQemzcmu1JyAl_D8_HcvA6JIRUsZ5HNQHNdqTjIyF1YUGR5EqwoNkOh32VYbAXxoaqVqJNR9dagofz2/s320/IMG_1402.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>First, we need to lay our foundation for the project. As seen below, we need to lay 5 stretches of duct tape to be cut. We need to unroll and lay:</p><ul><li>2x, 4 inch long pieces of black duct tape (overlap them slightly, they will be our main foundation for the flower)</li><li>1x, 6.5 inch long strip of white duct tape</li><li>1x, 6 inch long strip of purple duct tape</li><li>1x, 2 inch long strip of yellow duct tape (not shown)</li></ul><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161109475652080290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUTT2L_kAdic_81BZdUw6sfBTgI7d46xoNf-mQYOJ4xm6qFQEtHHHChwWVVFGqzTAoZyk1oV6J2Ajq67agWvi17iQnECtSxGM0smWEsLDCf2eAVbH2b3_YP5k_osUsL6a0oixH40Ygeaw/s320/IMG_1378.JPG" border="0" /><br />Using our trusty Hershey's chocolate kiss, we need to trace 10 circles on a regular sheet of paper using a pencil. (the must be in 2 lines with 5 circles each) However, any circle object will work. A quarter, or quarter sized coin will do the job! Be sure to draw them somewhat close together, like my picture illustrates.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161109484242014898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy8tfMglvpWe23otWMMhMamdxrdxFiZdqKmuwZpgBknAtFakjE_Xcb9607o2FbS1EGnL7xPNSLXq-dED-sBVPLSPIUUYQ5C1OL2K3aIBKaYsPN4a_3ET5xPdhMmYoAxiwn3S3fl-l2FPng/s320/IMG_1376.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, let's cut the rows of circles out. Remember, two rows of five! The picture illustrates the importance of the two rows. (one for each strip of tape) Now, using scrap tape, securely fasten the rows of circles to the strips of tape. These circles will serve as a template for the pedals for our flowers. Be sure to leave room for one last, small circle which we will cut out later in the lesson!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161109488536982210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_NHxO3yYrXlnLkF2lnJ6V4PpWtfxv0FSqE6t0CWYnS2AhaJXmWB3cSqNWzNZkxKX0PgBcgqbXSZZIZMO3mpHsonaPr4UcrJQR88BWHAA9PNCtwI1tjx3bRqoJSVfLqK-gdXuLl9mtoue6/s320/IMG_1379.JPG" border="0" /><br />Using our amazingly handy razor knife, (be careful when using) cut along the lines of our circles, then pull the excess tape off. The circles should separate easily, and it should look like the picture below.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161110326055604962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsY363ZBnGBK1Te5OA4HoKjpexJNFQevq5tYR67_J3c25NOwye5oyQ9Bb25TeNbXTazvTyGxiulU8_I3H08jLqRhLG1BXPBrMm7WHpdLe9voKSb67fcwwGgTBLFzuXqAqvk_1KqMop2ph/s320/IMG_1382.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now we are ready to place our pedals. I prefer to make a mark in the center of my piece to give myself a guideline for the center.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161110334645539570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUN_wLrzReSvl5ESC1BPgOPkd40yRKW1q4frUXPpvc8_5B4de6g2eILwNNbTQFjXv-kChGrrQrSQtVKFhKzqw6QHLZEmVvan6iGZ3NyncSpgs2w4TJxRhQ-ZBRq6gBqgBu_GrVylZg5ISd/s320/IMG_1384.JPG" border="0" /><br />This part is a little tricky. Cemetery is important! So, lay your circles out, upside down. (sticky side up) This will enable us to easily move them around until they appear centered. Now, one by one, turn them over and place them (sticky side down) on the black duct tape. Use the pattern in the picture below. It is necessary to space these white circles apart because they will form our outer pedals.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161110343235474178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKVKCgyak4iF7k4ikSHcXU0ixSOh1kpO9KUAOHTOa7he2CTJLLppuvAHsT-t5tvSIg1s9SjVCIEXH_gZMYLUtYn2EYutmoMHD2XlyRlNwe3krqZ__7dEzYW7ayU5AS9f8c-ctw0PEWXpM/s320/IMG_1387.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now we must place out inner pedals. Using the same procedure, place the purple circles. This time, place them closer to the center. Their edges should overlap. Refer to the picture below to give yourself a guideline. (This placement is somewhat difficult, so give yourself a pat on the back, even if you are having trouble!)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161110351825408786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPVUGzR1yXTvbxGTooIYSmDWZ5I6vh_VaBEyzszuY5VMU7mY6TMVPLbgxBMnEvJEVKo2fBrMVX7DR-6TnGZqEI1XJPxqRcr1k_1JKpheuCE_seZe_hZG-gCVxRPxsBctNHWQhAf9uLWREe/s320/IMG_1390.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, using our strip of yellow tape, we need to cut the pollinated center of our flower. Use one of our spare cut outs from the pedals as a guideline for the circle.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161110356120376098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK4n0kylLqRv-uGfX-Db7TJL2410Kzj1WBVXb_Ya2tlQUUAR-N4peaevxuXe05cej89JfukSz64PqXsuKT-g3VklkGBgCT58IWY_oTFWOBFiTdN55g-uzZH2aozUjpOCvFBA42TlBKAM1p/s320/IMG_1389.JPG" border="0" /><br />Next, we must produce some miniature pedals. Using the picture below as a guideline, make several cuts, as illustrated by the black marker line, around the circumference of your circle.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161111833589125938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwD0M0RSKuLhoMST3hyphenhyphen8Er2_HgOmPKKyEQvbZq5SZ6PVm52kFTtR8QQGF04HnvrLb6USXNUzAr1Fjd7W1uLuw4OD-snKhjmHPjFK7KLA2YFCY_z_nAcfRATCle_0EPSDg0niv1yELcOUe/s320/IMG_1392.JPG" border="0" /><br />Lastly, we will make the very center of our flower. We need a smaller circle, so I used the cap of a marker. (a red marker, as you can see.) Anything will suffice, but it must be significantly smaller than the pedal circles.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161111846474027858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCQAdcF4Hj1O58Ex3cp9XHaAHeFXhFtq9mJIGQMYXuuVNH7AEeiEKldJ7JN7D5eESqj_7iukN047F4YpGYnbZ_6gOv1rWQRUIvDKhZHtW0G95EVsRGM0WNz4N70T8oBsxns0dMb7F3IYK/s320/IMG_1396.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now, just cut it out.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161111855063962466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWlgW-w4WYc22IPnpiDut79EY_-lWsuqm-UO8u27GqztrI-J6jLV78kBzFUHzTIvR4IL8NkEhHYT7VCwDnQH-fKoZQMWQrbc4I7KQVWac9lHEeXlm8FB6HegfnqnkOcGkgot0qLJjE6j-1/s320/IMG_1397.JPG" border="0" /><br />Place the yellow, fringed circle in the center of the pedals, then place the small white circle in the center of the yellow circle. (Somewhat confusing instructions... Just look at the picture below. A picture is worth a thousand words right?)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161111863653897074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIraDayeXm7UWExXtAgOLo_DRm83XIJGEagRl7CdV4bc2_rWJQilmkcS26MPQ2LkeLlE5DzDhBu1N5hTeUQ1b2NNbJ-rPxpc3Evqe1TpoMn3PkbXYYODyKcJ2VLY8IWmh1uIBQrAp1_iS/s320/IMG_1398.JPG" border="0" /><br />Last, but not least, we must finish my trimming the excess black tape. With the knife, trace around the pedals, leaving a slight border or black tape. (I left about 1 millimeter of black) This dark border will emphasize the lively color of our piece.<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161112327510365058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfW5QqEXMt7f3eAJxf-IYuj_IRb5j4S925icqdXXvMo6y37zwduli_yOM6tyhFxD_QThX1CYVKTPkKBemOoXlzjK0dxcEA01sQT1fZ-nxQg2Vi4puKWbBSSxtB_9-Pm1r5lD4OmVncz9IW/s320/IMG_1400.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>When you finish, it should look like this!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161112331805332370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXoXCiBtu3ugxvuWNuecH3BEIPxA0tjMX17P3BPAL3BJSKJXaR-IayDDePqm25DQlSWBQSoQwWDz2zZ_OZhL6-ednR3IpjWKobSDzn4HklKm_5H7BtfSZjiavPtd47AbPI0jooNBfQEUkg/s320/IMG_1402.JPG" border="0" /><br />Now that you made your flower, enjoy it for a while, then give it to someone! Show someone how much you care about them this valentines day! </p><p>Happy Valentines day!<br /><br /></p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-43310002319830438812008-01-28T08:25:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:30:27.244-08:00How To Make Money From Your Duct Tape ArtPeople love duct tape products. They can not get enough of them! Now that we are duct tape artists, why shouldn't we take advantage of this momentous demand? I sure can't think of a reason. You can turn your projects into cash for yourself and more duct tape for more projects!<br />Did you notice something in the previous sentence? By selling your duct tape projects, you will get money to refill your supply of duct tape and you will end up with extra, personal money.<br /><br />In a sense, you will be creating a loop which gives more money than it takes. After a short period of time, the loop will significantly grow, giving more demand, more duct tape, and more profit!<br /><br />So, I formulated a few easy steps to implement to start turning the projects we don't need into money.<br /><br /><ol><li>Advertise! Make a few small products and give them to people you trust. Tell them, "Here, take this for free, but tell people about what I am doing."</li><li>Use your own products. (Use the duct tape folder at school or work) Others will surely see your art and ask about it. Self advertising if you will.</li><li>Calculate your material expenses. I use this formula to calculate how much money, in the form of duct tape, I spent in a project. [~~Cost of duct tape (including tax)~~ divided ~~by the length of tape~~ times ~~the total length of tape used.~~ ]</li><li>Then add what you think you should earn from that particular project.</li><li>Then repeat and in no time you will have a duct tape business!</li></ol><p> </p><p>Keep in mind, always do your best work because potential customers will see your work after you sell your art.</p><p> </p><p> </p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-68841432927920397632008-01-28T06:26:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:01.466-08:00Project: Duct Tape Folder continued.Welcome back! In this lesson we will be adding some minor details to our duct tape folder. These details will readily bring out the beautiful, intricate nature of the folder!<br /><br />Remember those leaves we cut out from the drawing? We will need those once again. (It is safe to say, with a duct tape project, don't throw anything away until you are completely finished) We must lay a piece of green duct tape down on our cutting board, then fasten the paper leaf on top of the tape using scrap tape.<br /><br />Using the technique we learned when we applied a glare to out musical note, we must create green reflections to place upon our leaf. Below, you can see how I applied the tape to the cutting board, attached a leaf, then cut out the reflection. (Remember, all of the reflections must look like their light is coming from one place! For example, light can't be on top of one leaf, then on the bottom of another and the reflection must be significantly smaller than the leaf.)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvISWdiKKKAcWcedQzgI1eCtxFRQCs5wz2K7y1J4qBGNH4TbOS_MFbTQcKhGm7xGHl4yQdzcnb_FnvplTXMwRFRAiI2d23DJVn7wNCQqlzZIUVCdkd3O1mrTseMbWikIM_FblD2uoomNsn/s1600-h/IMG_1367.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160534422480818754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvISWdiKKKAcWcedQzgI1eCtxFRQCs5wz2K7y1J4qBGNH4TbOS_MFbTQcKhGm7xGHl4yQdzcnb_FnvplTXMwRFRAiI2d23DJVn7wNCQqlzZIUVCdkd3O1mrTseMbWikIM_FblD2uoomNsn/s320/IMG_1367.JPG" border="0" /></a>When we have all of our reflections cut out, we must carefully apply them to our folder's main design. The picture below illustrates my placement, but here, variation can look good, so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">experiment</span> and find what you like!<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE54BiUdnu_jTujyrO4NR2nuq_6Ibd36nyGQqf_Orxya4ZAJ7q6DG3cUjsd3arEOGuqjWWMzc8Nz-jayEYm1A4ukgRjF8lWz-qBb-1QuOM2GOgdqPfyWQ2ucRtO9XM-Xw13F68KfMdDsD9/s1600-h/IMG_1368.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160534426775786066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE54BiUdnu_jTujyrO4NR2nuq_6Ibd36nyGQqf_Orxya4ZAJ7q6DG3cUjsd3arEOGuqjWWMzc8Nz-jayEYm1A4ukgRjF8lWz-qBb-1QuOM2GOgdqPfyWQ2ucRtO9XM-Xw13F68KfMdDsD9/s320/IMG_1368.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />After I starred at my folder for an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">awkward</span> five minutes, I decided it needed something more. After another five minutes I concluded the sprout could be placed over a large sphere, with a smaller sphere above it. The large sphere represents the earth, while the small sphere represents the sun. We are getting really artsy now eh? The pictures below <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">illustrate</span> the spheres I placed.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCDST7n27ePA8wLAQdDRuZk1cbemmYF1O3fspRAfj7fhHQUvQ3WmmxmRG-vEG5vqhbYYreqR9Y7uwAatJDq_TB8hBK0A0YV3-26stjW8jHAQBVay7dfRgMUWZO8k9vZKM-PTxuyPyqxe7/s1600-h/IMG_1369.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160534435365720674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicCDST7n27ePA8wLAQdDRuZk1cbemmYF1O3fspRAfj7fhHQUvQ3WmmxmRG-vEG5vqhbYYreqR9Y7uwAatJDq_TB8hBK0A0YV3-26stjW8jHAQBVay7dfRgMUWZO8k9vZKM-PTxuyPyqxe7/s320/IMG_1369.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa1RZdocAguI-A_vNovC9rc9-Uo0FgyznPKIWJzOMTEWY2-hryn2wlZz52QjRiLNLso5HBKyWXjcSgKSe9D-jibRhOzVrr47FdshTQS6iRcIwrU3fP3xBI0Bo_8w5W3IFg9R_tHLdrDi8/s1600-h/IMG_1370.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160534439660687986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxa1RZdocAguI-A_vNovC9rc9-Uo0FgyznPKIWJzOMTEWY2-hryn2wlZz52QjRiLNLso5HBKyWXjcSgKSe9D-jibRhOzVrr47FdshTQS6iRcIwrU3fP3xBI0Bo_8w5W3IFg9R_tHLdrDi8/s320/IMG_1370.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p>Spheres, by nature are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">incredibly</span> difficult to cut by hand. In this instance, I used a small jar and a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Hershey's</span> kiss to cut the spheres. Just trace around them like we all did in kindergarten! (Common household items come in handy)</p><p>When it all comes together, Our project should look like this! Magnificent no?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhEnFMUVkOTDT_DZMywnf5SHex16SD6dbABGRVgdM7A2h-45OVqlnG3XOgxrX5jgIck1FA9FGuQA2xrwoT8chXFOboHjt350WLm4NITl9r6nsZv7uUQDMc-ahtjQeIAjjIFtyLPTA9vqa/s1600-h/IMG_1371.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160534443955655298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhEnFMUVkOTDT_DZMywnf5SHex16SD6dbABGRVgdM7A2h-45OVqlnG3XOgxrX5jgIck1FA9FGuQA2xrwoT8chXFOboHjt350WLm4NITl9r6nsZv7uUQDMc-ahtjQeIAjjIFtyLPTA9vqa/s320/IMG_1371.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This method can be implemented to decorate anything! So, just keep practicing and you will be a pro in no time! Be sure to stay tuned in for our next lesson!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-53406663604194236432008-01-27T19:23:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:04.185-08:00Project: Duct Tape FolderIn this lesson, we will be transforming a regular folder (as seen below) and inscribing it with artistic duct tape taste...<br /><div><div><div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160368464944501106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUt9hRrCHzNzTMcZbjzbMdBOnVuxir9wI6lndh-goMV-iiXPBZjfjC-jKQ8N0yv8I6vODnS6X_F4wcQCdkVH7ISCbsXKa9P7TiLHA-C85sNlLHyRYSVaJQxsqLFCO3wDtiWI5Zpea3a2oy/s320/IMG_1352.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>When we are finished, it will look something like this... (yes it is completely duct tape! Amazing what it can do eh?) Feel free to draw and use your own design for this project! Creativity is critical!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160368477829403010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMw2zxfvU4bPxE-GCAzixEyoTGieCEUi1WUX9-8EblPWihMCXrLdW8kT3L6ZKo9LCY2U7JUb40vL5tRR6EUl_-rGOpF6EWQ49HuPldBstVpCxGk3rnuzCC7mMG3Qpk3rSrwfeD24nNLvjS/s320/IMG_1371.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br />To start spicing up our folder, we will need to completely cover the outer faces of our folder in black duct tape. The pictures below will illustrate how to neatly reface our folder.</div><br /><div>In the picture below, you can see how I measure my strips. I unroll some tape, then turn it backwards so it does not stick, then I compare it to the length of the folder and make adjustments. Keep in mind, duct tape is fairly expensive so don't significantly exceed the folders length.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160371535846117778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2q6t_by_4iCzuGhEaNh4DeZS3375JJdOIVofeV0qQBc0nBfzKJhPNFcfGOQKBk0gFcxRO33MUA_6cWzwr8hj_n6EGEzwsigW-M7zHzqnZrgMipt261-9oF6yszN3ziz1TO1bGUGHNPq-/s320/IMG_1353.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>On the corners of the folder, we end up with an excess of duct tape. Unlike the edges, we can not neatly fold it over. These edges can be seen in the picture below.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160371540141085090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuMbNsP0NcBvaXRFlczrnfhxUtEq21avmcvIqlXyLAK8N-3RK0h1veGUxbYy1ngqRcDZbA89t4K5SHpcWlp7hGIwwDP7OJIkZ8syrv7CyG-SLwN_OPyjTsMIXJ5z7Rre1weAMurRyoArU/s320/IMG_1354.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div>To remedy these edges, we need to take our razor blade and trim the edges to create a clean, professional looking corner. The picture below depicts the method we will use to clean our corners up.<br /><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160371548731019698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksZOYppMYEC9cSzOmpVJR9h0HG57VIgDPgKQ7r36teFCywNQNeYmpfBBHoSkMb3yWOGpKbBjNiJO5Q5q55fSlqghhtgr8wSrB5S2q1IQgxmRCt-sQuOAvfaCHw18HxQoFRpbGucAsortW/s320/IMG_1355.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p>After we have our folder completely covered, we need to cut out our main design. In this step, we need to lay out a patch of duct tape. (like we did for the folder) This patch has to be slightly larger than the design on our paper. Now we will fasten our paper to our cutting board using tape. Be sure to check every side to ensure adequate room. (it is severely annoying when you realize you have to fix something when you are half way through the project) Then cut along the lines. It should begin to look like the pictures below.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160375938187596226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwyHayr4hbdpq7r1pRWWMJ0Z7qTsXSRjboUdIgnjOrRgZ1-qxMKdRRpnuWGc0dCPgRKNioyFwlAwYMXdN3IhsCLODMaBMrPkoUOEJaa0n6i16-3n_Z2cdjOVpbSm6DhtHfs6sMkPnvIdhs/s320/IMG_1358.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160375942482563538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjWx6e7_-BImqcP1L0B06q7Y39DCwTPZqXXh5YA4jq24tjpawCh_AG_BS8E0TymoKFyX0TFymeMqP0blLE8dOZTazsS9NbHUA6Tve49aM9ZJB5UV-SnDd5Ftb_f-mDxEfeh0uSqssO4Ms/s320/IMG_1356.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p>Once we have all of the pieces cut, we must separate them on our cutting board in order to prepare them for placement.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160375946777530850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglutK9wLgA6FlB_dlIn3IhPHb0wyxvIfe0nsSRUrSvx8drl0A50kovgjroIfYkaVmXiU9pCGjGpA0B3B2hB780ptXRAh3-ZJApt3-a2jidtCB9fkO4FvuJ3ozai83nOyiP9HjVFXo9Mra/s320/IMG_1360.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p>In order keep our design centered and straight, we must place the most central part of it first. In this instance, it is the stem of our plant. Once we feel it is adequately centered, we will proceed to placing the leaves. It should look like the picture below.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160375955367465458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdwEw7cZlvR5s0PDYNfi21aL5Q4xC-dGMnQ14G3lLUYipGBMUuYcBgLHv0aC4KuOi4jOeIo0IqLzQiDMBZPeSSD1IfoSl5AJXURY21D-0Aw-NkuOjt9lwBQusbJPddxQ_-KzfT8M0mvGy/s320/IMG_1361.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p>When all of the pieces are placed, it should look like the picture below. If you will notice, in the top of my sprout/tree, you will see my mistake. In the original drawing, I didn't draw space in between the leaves and the stem. After i placed to leaves in this manner, (see below) I realized the top of the design needed to be altered in order to achieve a complete look.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160375959662432770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRkhyphenhyphenEu288I2n0WiDE75TgeMFvPadTbIaq4juW23PCjviS1HT968121JprYWUMkuoROR_wnAgIgUgH9pZgCNljEZ9kla2pLBbQvbY5n7EXfUOGXWIXbRHWlckcyXqThfKJe5e5ECwl5gPG/s320/IMG_1362.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p>In order to rectify my discrepancy, I duplicated one of my cut out leaves, then produced an add on stem to make it fit together. The solution can be seen in the picture below.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160382960459125266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0CpHctivyjwzQtqVQ4NdLB5TJjd9WWphmPKaoleMNUtkVv0DNElbwMWPDjAw1atN7jCCeg8bHdQ6UOLESOEvZapgfghiWIO2LFRIh-rvgrFJxok_uaZj4TlzRVv7e0bONS7iJX0k_nR9/s320/IMG_1364.JPG" border="0" /></p><p>After the main design is complete, we must add some supplementing touches. For this piece, white, vertical borders produce a magnificent accent. In order to create these, take a full piece of duct tape, and in the method we utilized to cover our folder in black, measure a piece of white tape. Then, place half of it on the side of the folder, and like a hot dog bun, fold it over to the other side. when it is finished, it should look like the picture below. (also, we need to trim the edges in the manner we used above.)</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160382964754092578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YKH5DKCt5qJ_7fs4m5izN4LbEREPqGl6VcyoCWoyNj6FWGh4r72y2ZbZDcEAjEF6jWkMBadl1RMDPiu5lYtZ50Apn0LcskM9XsI3fnVOQb4O2zp7GrtWlYXW-8YhEzYWlees14muyLdz/s320/IMG_1365.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160382999113830962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbiPTFw3VM9vm3z8_C09TyCDifjTEIM8x7UR0BpE7YycwOHu8sAmTv7YaEDsG-_rFKuiDaKOxRHRlrBm_fgus70o1WnrqzPqcU0YNUDKRaKqZn6rGvBRi1yn_hjLblqPKBMODk9_i-JSO/s320/IMG_1366.JPG" border="0" /></p><p></p><p>When it is finished, it should look like this! In the next lesson we will add the green shading effects. Congratulations! You just finished your first major duct tape project! Now you can see how versatile and magnificent duct tape really is! I hope you enjoyed today's lesson!</p><p>If you have any comments, please <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">don't</span> be shy, i would love to hear them!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-16780902242637879152008-01-25T19:15:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:05.228-08:00Realistic 2D shadingWelcome to our second lesson! In our previous session, we created a solid black eighth note from standard musical notation. In this lesson we will be adding some realistic shading accents to bring the design to life. (believe me, it makes a huge difference! Scroll down to see the final result!)<br /><br />In this lesson we will need:<br /><ol><li>A small amount of white duct tape (2-4 square inches)<br /></li><li>Our trusty razor knife (Sharpness seeks flesh! be careful!)</li><br /><li>Cutting board</li><br /><li>Our original black eighth note</li><br /><li>The paper template of the eighth note (we made this last lesson but another can easily be recreated if you threw it away!)<br /></li></ol><p></p><p>I think that covers our supplies. In this section, a bit of a visualistic eye is required, but don't worry, its not hard at all, and the results are amazing, trust me!<br /></p><p>First, we need to place our paper template on top of our white duct tape. We are doing this because it will give us an idea about where to make cuts. However, we will need to estimate where our glare or reflections will need to be placed. This is where our visualistic touch comes in.<br /></p><p>First, lets place glare on the fat part of our note. So, lay the fat part of the paper template on the white duct tape and cut out a shape which resembles a kidney bean. It should look something like this. (The picture can be somewhat deceiving. For clarity's sake, the cut I made went through the paper and duct tape)</p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159621179289702722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqvI7emaNWAciLKLM4GFPLRYZjS6JzNLYBLo93DeSwhNMKR5QKHQMqeQSSlzX8LK3UCxKA1tf5GzsgLBRtfuvG24e1Gu2cnGQT3APf0m_HZualQbZPGAaGPZ37iXtfVUPYDzWzWl0glp_/s320/IMG_1347.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Now, save this piece. We will place it on the note later. Now, we need to create some small glare for the top, swish part of the note.<br /></p><p>So, remove your paper template and recenter the swish tail on a clean, unused section of the white duct tape. Here, all we have to do is cut out a significantly smaller version of the swish. It should look like this. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159622429125185890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFi9O_bOqRS5yHFMLLwgpdPZ9f2m8YYXZcqTabGkxacLoYMqK3acxMe2271slTZKZo6hTgRUn3HZ1usmV5LattahoyUZ78gznMgSx5i7U8umdqotOzb0KaWX22_uSonzK5b7Xu-kgc71yL/s320/IMG_1351.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>Now, we must place our pieces of glare. In order to give the duct tape note a realistic appearance, we need to take light's nature into account. Generally, light only shines from one source and glare is a result of that emission. This can be seen in the picture below. When we place our glare, we need to place it on the same side of the design. This practice can be best explained by looking at the picture below. You will see that both of the glares are on top of the note. (the light imaginary light is coming from above in this case.)<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159621187879637330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Uu9GU_besY0vFDJ2nwpv8nzFHB2e1wefF5ZKaVLVzqhUUrKaPTf8G4Gk-RXiVkJkDrz45Jo4rr70s3xkF0LjbfGnZFIvwO2akDbSqPP_gLCiTmNRGS3S3h6K-Tvrn996UHtseQhIaAXW/s320/IMG_1350.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>Congratulations! You now know how to add realistic shading to your duct tape art! Now you can make amazing, eye-snatching duct tape creations! See? I told you it wasn't too hard. It only takes practice! Feel free to try a few of your own ideas out! Please feel free to comment on my tutorials or even share your own ideas!</p><p>Be sure to join us for our next lesson! See you soon! </p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-3503811322846718482008-01-24T18:46:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:05.941-08:00Our First Lesson: Basic 2D Design FabricationWelcome to our first project! In this lesson, I will teach you how to fabricate simple, sharp looking 2D items and designs!<br /><br />This lesson will cover a fundamental, imperative skill which is and will be the basis for all future duct tape projects. Don't let that scare you though! Its easy, fun, and it yields amazing results which will have your friends asking for more!<br /><br />For this lesson, I have selected to guide you through the process of creating an eighth note, from standard musical notation. It is easy to create and it will look great! Although, feel free to substitute your own design or colors! The process is the same for all projects!<br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br />Supplies/tools needed:<br /><ol><li>Duct Tape (approximately 6 inches)</li><li>Cutting Board</li><li>Scissors (be careful, gloves aren't a bad idea here either.)</li><li>Regular paper (no particular kind)</li><li>Razor knife. (very sharp! I advocate wearing protective gloves when cutting.)</li><li>Scotch Tape (approximately 1 inch)</li></ol><p>Disclaimer: Some of the tools are dangerous! Take great care when using them. If injury should occur, I accept no responsibility. I am not responsible for anything. By reading any part of this blog, you agree to this disclaimer, whether you have read it or not. It is your responsibility to read this. But, just be careful! In fact, wear gloves when cutting.</p><p>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p>To begin, we will need duct tape and a cutting board as shown in the picture below.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240975899758818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjhVtpSad-_6_q7MyRUnKZReEzMzXLziCMo6HhIjQJkrKBZ_1NOCrRK05UDfQ4_o_Tj4FVWCQXJEzN8eVVAm_Dmmirg5XW2Hb5_ZMaYG71mjD7je5K9K6EiH4kUTNTN9omAYFUx7nZvMo/s320/IMG_1339.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Next, we will draw the general shape of our design. Regular paper does the job. (but cardboard could be useful if you plan on making numerous copies of your design.) Its absolutely fine if you are uncertain about your drawing ability! This is just an outline to cut around.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240980194726130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLmbN34ICP4OFuvaUtGK5LhkQZTfsOTX3wPCcZS3cNBHgXUiPSuAgz0G6sV5JFMvgE2VYZnlI7FwvZ5ZXmNp4I7qXpEazG9WG-NYPN5mFRdrSEED-GW46Ode9n2QDs2-TqneBQGiF3obE/s320/IMG_1341.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Then, we will cut our design out. The straight blades of the scissors will naturally remove any curves in the drawing. (where they need to be removed) Be sure to round the fat part of the note with your cuts.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240988784660738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvz0uULZmgwLarGvKudLMjdmXrMJjTFD3-VqkwkN_TLTdV-NTpI9PP9Y0JkU4hwc8ZxUpHV8OIgaqPshn82HcBECeP8fIEJ43aQqJYem3Nu0VhMoOd85eY_fB-6DGKhGCphHTMmM-LP2WM/s320/IMG_1342.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />When we have the cut-out design ready, we will center it on the duct tape strip, and fasten it with a piece of tape. (kinda funny right?) In this instance, I prefer scotch tape because it can easily be removed.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159240997374595346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHg0xPh-zlaL8H1fFaxfgopXR2WnmogTtaDbryjjwGiflnnRvFnhxwEXR2aYWH8lZsCZfhy1PyFP7QRtRNmx_G3VTX9SZCbTycXaepeSuI-SC4i64W1FkZpi6CEz5kjlKkkbXI1h_x_OM/s320/IMG_1343.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Now, we will complete the most important step, cutting the duct tape. Be EXTREMELY careful when cutting. Razors will remove a finger without thinking twice! Believe me, its happened and it wasn't pretty.<br /><br />In the picture below, you will see I removed the excess duct tape in sections. I favor cutting out in sections because it allows me to see my progress, it makes the piece look more pleasing, and it makes this step easier.<br /><br />When it is finished, it should look like this! If it doesn't, just keep practicing. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it right? You will get it soon enough!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159241001669562658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikDE12gqRc87Gys3f8NatPkxv27tV2dLh78IRC4AEqc9VQUvIzVvfdDVKQMi-T2E2Izy_yohtkeLYGoDNA0qtCyflngLs2N7eC-kKpcyFG9Cxuu7KMwMWInzdFqy8FNLbTl0A8XIkDqOtC/s320/IMG_1346.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>Congratulations! You made it through my first lesson! </p><p>Be sure to keep your note or design for our next lesson, we will make it look even better!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-76142903639469386532008-01-23T19:37:00.000-08:002008-12-10T02:04:06.214-08:00Getting StartedWithin any profession, one requires tools. This is no different. A duct tape artist requires three main items. Thankfully, none of which are expensive.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158884974650527954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7zW_ZVMV5s6AcE7Nbilc4cKk2IhQF1OCKcO4ZrzFeIj1LFVQ4w2yxPmZ_nsItTml9eH_KW-lQ8UZdC4vd6NdK6TCS1wIFq9ojMNKbxiUEsouboG2y3ib2BqT_tD6J8ud8S9hyPZW-NMX/s320/IMG_1334.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><ol><br /><li><span style="color:#33cc00;">Duct tape!</span> How can one make art if they have no paint? (duct tape in this case) Personally, I purchase my duct tape at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Walmart</span>, but if you can't get to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Walmart</span>, there are some nice deals on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Internet</span>.</li><br /><li><span style="color:#33cc00;">Razor knife!</span> These make it easy to create nice, professional looking designs. (Be careful, these are SHARP!) Home Depot sells these knives for a modest, pleasing price, but again if you don't have access to a Home Depot, check the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Internet</span>.<br /></li><li><span style="color:#33cc00;">A cutting board!</span> Razor knives make gigantic scratches that will ruin any table... So, use a cutting board so you can keep your tables! Makes perfect sense eh? I prefer and advocate stone cutting boards because the duct tape can solidly adhere to the surface but can easily be removed. (The bigger, the better!) Home depot sells granite and other stones, but I'm sure you can order a square foot or two from the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Internet</span>, or just experiment with your own cutting boards!</li></ol><p>So, go out and invest in some tools so you can join us when we start out first project!</p>Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6843489262714106835.post-88247535753148064262008-01-23T19:29:00.000-08:002008-01-23T20:04:13.581-08:00IntroductionHello everyone! I'm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tyrannt</span> and before we dive into the wonderful world of duct tape I would like to tell you a bit about me.<br /><br />Well, I love duct tape! But I'm sure you all have already put that together. At the moment, I am a full time student. I have been diagnosed with A.D.D. (attention deficit disorder) so I frequently change my interests. (Tennis, flipping/tricking, band, jazz band, marching band, pep band, and so on...) This blog project was birthed out of those aggressively altering interests and accordingly, so was my love for duct tape.<br /><br />I am writing this blog in order to teach you, the reader, how to make beautiful, decorative art from such a practical medium. I want to share my knowledge.<br /><br />I think that concludes this section. Be sure to stay tuned for when we start our lessons!Tyrannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01760240570268303428noreply@blogger.com0