How to Make a Duct Tape Purse

If you want to make a big statement at your next party, a duct tape purse is just the ticket. Duct tape purses are a cheap and an easy way to stand out from the crowd, and making accessories with duct tape has become surprisingly trendy. Follow these steps to learn how to make a duct tape purse.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cardboard
• Duct tape
• Razor blade
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Pen

1. Buy several rolls of duct tape (it's inexpensive, and you may need extra rolls for additions and repairs). It now comes in a variety of colors as well as the standard gray.

2. Cut a piece of cardboard into five pieces. The five pieces will be the bottom, large sides and small sides of your duct tape purse. The size of the purse is entirely up to you; just make sure the sides match up and fit with the bottom.

3. Cover each piece of cardboard in duct tape. Cover it fully, making sure that it is all gray (or whichever color you've chosen) by the time you're done. To cover a corner, run over it with duct tape and cut the tape so that you form a good neat corner.

4. Once you've covered all of the pieces, assemble your purse by placing the pieces on the bottom of the purse and taping them on.

5. To make a strap, take two pieces of tape and cut them to the length you want. Now place them together, leaving a little space. This space, once folded over, will keep your strap from feeling sticky. Now just tape the strap to the bottom of the bag.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your pieces fit together. When measuring your cardboard pieces, make sure the bottom of the purse is big enough to accommodate all of your sides.
• Make sure each pieces is completely covered in duct tape. If a piece is partially uncovered, it will spoil the look of your new purse.
• Use caution when working with a straight razor.

[Alarid]

on 11/26/2007 http://knitasaur.blogspot.com/2007/11/woven-duct-tape-purse.html