HOW TO MAKE A DUCK® TAPE ACCORDION-STYLE PHOTO ALBUM

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step1 You will need:

  • DuckŪ brand duct tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Optional: stickers, paint marker, permanent marker
step1 Step 1: Make a duct tape fabric that is 25 inches long by six strips wide.
*See attached fabric instructions.


Step 2: From the fabric, cut out 10 squares that each measures five inches by five inches.
step3 Step 3: To create the frame, cut a square from the middle of each square piece. You can also cut other shapes, such as an oval or heart.
step4 Step 4: To make the front pocket of the photo album, lay one frame-cut square over one full square.
step5 Step 5: Cut three five-inch pieces of duct tape to seal the two sides and bottom of the front pocket.
  Step 6: Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to make the back pocket.
step7 Step 7: To make an inside pocket, sandwich one full square between two frame-cut squares.
  Step 8: Cut three pieces of five-inch long duct tape to seal the two sides and bottom of the inside pocket.
  Step 9: Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to make a second inside pocket.
step10 Step 10: To assemble the photo album, lay the front cover pocket frame-cut side up to the left of an inside pocket. Use a five-inch piece of tape to connect the two pockets. Be sure that the open side of the pocket is at the top.
  Step 11: Fold the front cover onto the inside pocket. Use another five-inch piece of tape to reinforce the outside fold. Apply tape in the folded position.
  Step 12: Lay these two pockets flat with the side you just taped facing upward.
  Step 13: Place the second inside pocket next to the first with the open side at the top. Connect with a five-inch piece of duct tape.
  Step 14: Fold the second inside pocket onto the first inside pocket. Reinforce the outside fold with a five-inch piece of tape while in the folded position.
  Step 15: Unfold all pockets. Place the holder in front of you so that the front cover pocket is frame-cut side up.
  Step 16: Place the back cover pocket frame-cut side up. Use a five-inch piece of duct tape to connect it to the final inside pocket.
  Step 17: Fold the back cover pocket onto the inside pocket. Reinforce the outside fold with a five-inch piece of duct tape while in the folded position.
finished projects Step 18: Fold the pockets accordion-style.

 

* Adapted with permission from Got Tape? Roll Out the Fun With Duct Tape!, by Ellie Schiedermayer, published by Krause Publications, Iola, WI,
www.krausebooks.com     phone: 800-258-0929.