Slap Bands
Another easy
craft that Serena and I made!!
For the slap
bands you’ll need an old tape measure (or a cheap new one!!), some decorated Duct
tape and sharp heavy scissors
In the first
step I measure the length that I wanted the slap band to be then cut the measuring
tape to that length (about 21cm). Make sure you tape the end of the measuring
tape down somewhere so it doesn’t coil inside and you can’t reach it!!
Now we
rounded off the sharp edges of the cut measuring tape
This next
step is a little time consuming – you have to ‘work’ the tape (number side up)
so that it we roll up when slapped. The easiest way is to slowly bend and press
down working along the length. I found it best to do that using my thumb and forefinger. Be careful you don’t press too hard and put any sharp creases in
it.
You can also
roll it up firmly and tightly. ‘Working’ the tape can take 5 or so minutes. Make
sure you keep testing it to slap
When you’re
happy with how it slaps – lay it flat, then measure and cut some Duct tape
slightly longer than it
Now place it
number side down onto the Duct tape, making sure it sticks down firmly
Cut 2 little
slits in the end of the Duct tape and fold the middle bit down
Repeat on
the other end
Now fold
over one side of the Duct tape, press firmly. This can be a bit difficult as
the measuring tape might want to roll up!!
Do the same
on the other side.
Now neatly
trim off the extra tape at the ends
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