[Practical Duct Tape Projects] [By: Instructables.com] [May, 2013]

by Instructables.com

Duct tape has gotten a reputation as the quick-fix tape for every situation. However, did you know that you can use duct tape to create practical items for everyday use? Did you also know that duct tape now comes in a variety of colors, so your creations can be fun and stylish? Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Practical Duct Tape Projects contains ideas from a number of authors who nurse a healthy urge to create anything possible from duct tape.Practical Duct Tape Projects provides step-by-step instructions on a variety of useful and fun objects involving duct tape. Guided through each endeavor by detailed photographs, the reader will create articles of clothing, tools, and more, such The Instructables community has provided a compilation of guides on a variety of duct tape exploits. The most outrageous projects are definitely the most fun, and this book shows that duct tape can make just about anything.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Amazon

Paperback

First published December 20, 2010

Reviews

[Don · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book of DIY projects that you can put together using duct tape. From shoes to wallets to hammocks, it gave some interesting ideas that look they'd be fun to try.

[Miko Caron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great DIY projects for kids.

[Tonia Mason · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really Kat wanted

[Gisela Hausmann · Rating 4 out of 5]

To those who reuse and recycle, or who need to repair a beloved piece, this book gives some great ideas too.

Absolutely hysterical: the Duct Tape Hammock. Even if you read this review but do not own the book, you can probably envision, what it looks like. This example also illustrates why I think this is a cool book; It makes us think how we could simply create or repair something. In the this age of prefabricated solutions and "buy, buy, buy" pitches that is amazing. This book is packed with creativity.

Sidenote: It appears that the authors were in a real hurry to share their ideas with the world, the book could have benefitted from some proof reading. While for me that does not take away anything from its content, teenagers might get the wrong impression.

Love these creative ideas!

Gisela, Hausmann, author & blogger

[Anastaciaknits · Rating 1 out of 5]

I picked this up for free, and didn't realize it was put together from Instructables. Anybody who does DIY projects is aware of this site, one I don't really frequent because the vast majority of the projects posted there are poor quality, with even poorer instructions and photography.They put out several others, different titles and subjects, all are equally horrible in quality.

This "book" is simply a compliation of projects from the site, which includes frequent advertising for the website. The directions are complete with typos, nothing is edited and the projects shown are those only suitable for children.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

With the exception of one or two, all of these projects seemed way, way too complex and way, way impractical (despite the title). The instructions were photographed step-by-step and the write-ups seemed helpful, but I can't see myself making a duct tape sweatshirt (although I'm impressed someone has).

[Megalion · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is for the hardcore fan of duct tape.

The instructions are very detailed and full of accompanying photos which is always valuable in my opinion.

Rating it a 3 because its just not what I was looking for but its a 5 star book for its attention to detail and creativeness. Some of the projects don't even look like they were made from duct tape!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book of projects you can make with duct tape, including boots, hoodie and my favorite, a hammock. That put me in mind of a big from long ago where you used 6 pack rings to make a hammock. Great resource for crafters and do-it-yourselfers.

[Judine Brey · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought this book would be good for entertainment - look what I did with duct tape! However, since it was a series of internet instructables, the writing was really spotty, and there were too many "I can't explain this, so look at the pictures" moments. Not as useful as I hoped.

[2 Jon C · Rating 4 out of 5]

it is pretty neat i would reccomend it for creative people and my favorite project would be the duct tape water bottle

[Leah Goin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cuykuyfyfyf

[Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

definitely for the more advanced crafter, but great step-by-step instructions...

[Norah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Its ok

I sorta didn't like it because it was using not everyday items
it was a suggestion though
maybe I could try this if I had the supplies

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free on kindle. Some good ideas.

[Pam Foldenauer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh