This duct tape belt is a fun craft for teens or anyone who wants to make a fun, distinctive accessory out of materials you can find around the house.
*Materials *
Merlot duct tape
Dark blue duct tape
Red duct tape
Gold duct tape
Pink duct tape
Green duct tape
1 in. (2.5 cm) wide center bar belt buckle
*Additional tools *
1⁄8 in. (3 mm) hole punch
Tape It and Wear It Duct Tape Belt
Step 1
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Cut a 40 in. (102 cm) strip of merlot tape. Fold in half lengthwise. This is the main belt.
Step 3
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Starting 6 inches (15 cm) from one end of the belt, place five strips, one of each color, vertically across the width. Leave 1 inch of (1.25 cm) space and add another group of five strips, one of each color. Continue adding groups of five strips, 1 inch (1.25 cm) apart, until 3 inches (7.5 cm) remains at the end of the belt.
Step 5
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At the 3 inch (7.5 cm) end of the belt, fold in half lengthwise. Using scissors, round off the corners.
Step 6
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Using the hole punch, make a row of holes 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in the 3 in. (7.5 cm) end of the belt.
Step 7
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On the 6 inch (15 cm) end of the belt, punch a hole 3 inches (7.5 cm) from the edge. Weave the belt through the buckle and insert the tongue through the hole. Secure the end to the reverse side with a piece of tape.
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