Incredible Duct Tape Projects You Can Create

By Marne Ventura

Grab some rolls of duct tape and get ready to make some awesome projects! Resourceful readers will love creating fun and useful duct tape projects such as laser swords, hats and wallets, board games, and much more. Easy step-by-step instructions will have readers making fantastic duct tape projects in no time!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781515730507

Marne Ventura

Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.

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Create Incredible Duct Tape Projects!

It’s strong, flexible, waterproof, and super sticky. People use it to fix everything from windows and boats to baseball bats. Some people even use it to make warts disappear. What is this awesome stuff? It’s duct tape!

First made from sticky cotton fabric, soldiers once used this tape to seal boxes of ammunition. Duct tape later got its name when builders used it to hold the joints of ducts together. This amazing tape is great for fixing things, but it’s also a popular craft supply. It comes in many colors and patterns and can be used to make all sorts of cool projects.

Grab a couple rolls of duct tape and get ready to make awesome laser swords, superhero helmets, and many other incredible projects!

Tools Needed

You’ll need some common tools to make many of your projects. Gather the following tools and store them in a box so they’re easy to find when you need them. Remember to always ask an adult for help when using sharp knives, scissors, or hot glue guns.

Tips and Tricks

Get a good cutting mat. Craft stores sell mats with grid lines that help make measuring easy. A wood or plastic