HOW TO MAKE A DUCT TAPE PICTURE FRAME*
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  Supplies: 
  • Duck® brand duct tape
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Picture to frame
  • Optional: colored duct tape, stickers, string, decorative buttons and magnet strips


Step 1: Make two double-sided strips that are each 3-3/4 inches long:
  • Cut a strip of duct tape to the recommended length for the project.
  • Lay it sticky side up on your work surface.
  • Cut another strip of the same length. Place it sticky side down, directly on the first strip, matching up all edges. 


Step 2: Make two double-sided strips that are each 9-1/2 inches long.


Step 3: Form the frame with the strips by placing the short pieces in between the long side pieces.


Step 4: Cut four 1-inch long strips. Use them to tape the frame together where the long and short pieces meet.


Step 5: Flip the frame over. Cut two strips of duct tape, each 9 inches long.


Step 6: Place one strip directly over the short side of the frame. Fold extra tape onto the back.

Step 7: Repeat Step 6 on the opposite short side.


Step 8: Flip the frame over. Center the picture, face down, over the frame’s window.

Step 9: Cut two 9-inch strips. Use them to tape the picture onto the frame on the long sides.

Options: Add magnetic strips to make a refrigerator or locker magnet; decorate with stickers, buttons or markers; attach a string to the back for a hanging picture; make a standing picture frame by taping a piece of cardboard onto the back; create a puzzle for your best friend using school photos.

* 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