Slap Bands

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

 

Done!!