Posts tagged: tape
Pattern Tape for Awesome DIY Picture Frames.
By Chrisjob
I don't know how it happened, but somehow, I ended up on the HappyTape blog, subtitled "pretty, pretty tape, imported from Japan." Apparently, some cats in Japan are making some amazing patterned, re-stickable tape, and it's going by the name...you guessed it, Japanese tape.
Scotch's New TOUGH Duct Tapes
By DIY Maven
You've got to hand it to the perspicacious folks at 3M, who have a remarkable way of making things better that we thought were just fine to begin with. Case in point: Duct tape. Apparently, gray, tough and sticky were not enough. Scotch from 3M has now come up with FIVE new » READ MORE
Nuclear Grade Duct Tape.
By Chrisjob
It may be a case of "why..." or it may be one of "why not?!" 3M has gone all out, and upped the ante with their 3M™ Performance Plus Duct Tape 8979N Nuclear Grade in a lovely slate blue. The difference? According to its sales tag on Amazon, "The 3M 48-millimeter-by-54-meter slate blue performance plus nuclear duct tape is designed for permanent and temporary use and can be applied both indoors and outdoors. It offers clean removal with litt » READ MORE
Carpet Tile Runner
By LauraDuct tape and carpet squares. I'm sure you've seen this idea before, but here's how my runner turned out.
Also used: a lot of sharp blades, a metal straight-edge, a cutting mat, a good stiff drink, and the support of a friend.
Recycle Carpet Samples
By ModHomeEcTeacher
It's time for me to take a break from Christmas decor. When I think about the fresh, new year, I get giddy about cleaning, clearing, and being creative with inexpensive materials. Lucky for me, Readymade has provided three ideas from Jen Trolio for reusing carpet samples. Lowe's, Home Depot and some supersize stores always seem to have an abundance of carpet samples available right after New Year's Day. With a utility knife, a straight edge and duct tape, boring carpet samples can be transformed into a dandy floor runner, a tactile headboard and a wacky flower vase. To get a jump on things I'm making lists... » READ MORE
Faux Frame Tape
By DIY Maven
Do frame tape by Martí Guixé is tape that looks like frame molding, thereby letting you frame anything, anywhere. Available through Modern Poverty, a 5cm x 25 m roll will set you back $15.
How To Create Wall Art With Electrical Tape
By lilybeeElectrical tape. My dad firmly believes that electrical tape can be
used to fix anything, from lamps to broken hearts. I've used it here to
give my balcony wall a temporary Mondrian kick. 
To do this you'll need:
- A roll or two of electrical tape
- a spirit level
- a few coloured acetate sheets
- a craft knife.
First give the wall a quick swipe with sugar soap or something, as stickiness and dirt are mortal enemies. Next roughly plot your d » READ MORE
Packing Tape as Art Medium
By DIY Maven
How artist Mark Khaisman creates the images he does by using only packing tape astounds me. According to a statement by Mark on inliquid.com, he says he works on a light easel, ‘applying translucent brown packing tape on clear Plexiglas panels, the layers built up to create degrees of opacity.’ He’s fascinated with images derived from our ‘cultural heritage’ including art, architecture and movies. But he can’t do all this with just pa » READ MORE
Tinsel Tape
By DIY Maven
What's super sticky and glitters? Tinsel tape, of course. Great for making those boring packages a bit more festive. Available on Amazon for $6 or visit Fred & Friends to find a retailer near you.
Taaaaaape
By beccajoLike a zombie for brains, I loves me some tape. I fondly remember my dad's ever present roll of athletic tape, he claims that he invented the idea of post-its when he'd write memos on the tape then stick it to his sleeve. That's a bit of a stretch, but I think he passed his love of adhesives on to me.
Is tape a weird thing to love? Perhaps. But I am a weird and complex person, with great needs when it comes to sticking items together, decoratin » READ MORE
Stocking the ultimate toolbox: every tool a homeowner will ever need
By alexrussell
Tools are the kinds of things you don't really know you're missing until you really need them. The best thing a homeowner can have at his or her disposal is a good set of tools for about everything that doesn't really need the attention of a professional. If you have a cordless drill, for example, why call a handyman to bolt your new bookcase to the wall?
The Adam Savage sculpture above is a bit of an exaggeration, but to be modest I've set out » READ MORE
