MAKE A DUCK® TAPE FLIP FLOPS*

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Supplies You will need:

  • DuckŪ brand duct tape
  • Scissors or Utility knife
  • Ruler
  • Pen or permanent marker
  • Cutting board or protective surface
  Step 1: Make a duct tape fabric out of your favorite color(s) of duct tape. (See placemat instructions, steps 2-9 for fabric instructions.) For the dimensions of your fabric, measure the length and width of each foot and add one inch to all sides. Create one fabric large enough to fit both feet.
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Step 2: Placing one foot at a time on the duct tape fabric, trace your foot to create the base of your shoe. Repeat with the other foot. Cut out the patterns.
step3a Step 3: To create toe straps, cut a piece of duct tape 12 inches in length. Fold the strip in half lengthwise. Then cut the same strip in half lengthwise to make two thin 12-inch strips.

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step4a Step 4: Placing your foot on each duct tape fabric, mark the point between your first and second toe to determine where your straps will connect to the shoe. Cut a small slit at the mark measuring ¾ inches long.

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step5a Step 5: Take both 12-inch straps and feed through the slit just long enough to tape down to the bottom of the shoe.

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Step 6: Flip the shoe over so that the top faces up. Take one strap diagonally to the left and tape down underneath the bottom of the shoe. Be sure to leave enough room to allow your foot to slide on the shoe easily.
step7 Step 7: Repeat the process with the other strap, taking it diagonally to the right side of the shoe. Tape down underneath.
  Step 8: Repeat steps 3-7 to make the other flip flop.
Cell Phone Step 9: To make the shoes more comfortable, simply use duct tape to attach craft foam to the bottom of the shoes. Cover the foam with duct tape and you are ready to go!

 

*Submitted by Bri P. of St. Cloud, MN