How to Craft a Duct Tape Tie
This homemade duct tape tie is perfect to wear at your next school dance, for a Halloween costume, or anywhere!
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You Will Need
- Scissors
- Colored duct tape
- Measuring tape
- Pen
- Tie
Steps
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Step 1
Cut two strips of duct tape
Cut two strips of duct tape, 56 inches in length.
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Choose any duct tape color for your tie.
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Step 2
Stick together
Stick the two strips of duct tape together, sticky side to sticky side.
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Step 3
Trace tie shape
Use your pen to trace a tie shape by placing the real tie on top of your duct tape.
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Step 4
Cut out the tie
Cut out the tie shape with your scissors.
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Step 5
Decorate
Cut strips and different shapes from duct tape and give your tie a pattern. Make stripes, polka dots, or paisleys. Use a variety of colors to garnish your tie.
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Stripes on American ties usually run from the top right to the bottom left while English ties run from top left to bottom right.
