DUCT TAPE ROSES
These duct tape roses make cute pen toppers, and can be crafted from duct tape of any color or pattern from romantic red to the black-and-white checkered look. Among duct tape crafts, these roses are suitable for beginners. The origami-like folding is simpler than it looks. This tutorial is excerpted with permission from Duck Brand.
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Supplies:
- Duck Tape® brand duct tape (red, green)
- Pen
Crafting Time: 20 minutes
Step 1
Take your pen and cover it in tape (lengthwise works the best). This step is completed best if you roll the pen across the tape, sticky-side up.
Step 2
To make your petals, cut several strips of 2-inch long duct tape squares.
Step 3
Fold one edge over itself sticky side up, leaving some stickiness exposed on the side and bottom.
Step 4
Take the other edge and fold it over, leaving only stickiness on the bottom of the strip.
Step 5
Wrap the petal tightly around the top of the stem.
Step 6
Repeating steps 2-5 with additional strips of duct tape, wrapping the petals around the top. Continue until you've reached the desired size.
Step 7
For the leaves under the base of the rose, repeat steps 2 - 4 with the same color that you used for the stem. Wrap these pieces around the stem at the base of the flower to cover up the tape edge.
