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Ideas for Duct Tape

Known for its strength and versatility, duct tape has many practical and creative applications. You can find ideas for its use online or create your own projects. From quick fixes and crafts to fashion design, there are countless uses for duct tape.
  1. Fashion

    • A common idea for duct tape is creating a wallet, in a variety of colors, made entirely of the product. Directions and guidelines can be found online. Dresses, purses, jewelry and tote bags are other unusual items that can be crafted using the tape. Duck Tape brand duct tape offers an annual contest that awards college scholarships to the most unique and creative high school prom outfits made entirely from duct tape.

    Crafts

    • Covers for text books, flowers and picture frames are a few of the crafts that can be created with duct tape. Since duct tape is available in a wide variety of colors and patterns, designs can be developed to suit individual tastes.

      You can use duct tape to hang posters or Christmas lights, or create your own holiday wrapping paper and decorative bows.

    Practical

    • Duct tape is an extremely practical tool to provide quick and easy solutions to many household problems. Instead of purchasing a lint brush or roller, use a strip of duct tape to easily remove lint and hair from clothing.

      Use it to attach a secret spare key to the underside of your car in case of a lock-out emergency.

      Repair the broken binding of a book, broken taillight, lawn chairs and toilet seats. Duct tape is strong and flexible enough to be used to mend numerous materials and can sometimes provide a permanent solution.

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