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You’ve Seen Apollo 13.  Here’s What Really Happened

You’ve Seen Apollo 13. Here’s What Really Happened

The best known duct tape hack in history, by far, was the saving of the lives of the three Apollo 13 astronauts after they suffered a catastrophic explosion during their 2013 lunar mission. How the problem was solved was featured in the movie Apollo 13. Now Gizmodo has released actual images of the fix and […]

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Annual Duct Tape Festival Set For This Weekend

Annual Duct Tape Festival Set For This Weekend

Avon, Ohio will again host the nation’s premier duct tape festival, with events kicking off on June 13. There will be concerts, a parade, celebrity appearances and contests galore. Many attendees favorite event is the Saturday parade. This year more than a dozen local groups have crafted floats featuring duct tape. You can read more […]

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In Duct Tape Veritas-In Duct Tape There Is Truth

In Duct Tape Veritas-In Duct Tape There Is Truth

Eighth grade students at a Cincinnati school used duct tape to create colorful murals illustrating a justice theme. Designs focusing on the concept were overseen by art teacher Alyson Mardin and local artist Joe Girandola. The murals will be displayed in the school’s mosaic garden. Click here to see their work and read more about […]

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Father’s Day Is Coming-Make Dad A Duct Tape Tie

Father’s Day Is Coming-Make Dad A Duct Tape Tie

We know that “do it yourself” duct tape craft projects are everywhere, but occasionally one still catches our eye. Craftfasyings.com has these plans for making a tie from duct tape. You can make it really special by using this argyle print tape so that it matches the socks you gave him last Fathers Day.  

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It’s Rib Stickin’ Good

It’s Rib Stickin’ Good

A McDonalds’ diner in Mumbai, India was more than a little surprised to discover a roll of adhesive tape in the salad that she ordered from the fast food chain. Mcdonald’s assured the customer that she had responded “yes” when the counter clerk asked her “would you like tape with that?” Here’s a link to […]

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Half Way Between “Too Sticky” and “Not Sticky Enough”

Half Way Between “Too Sticky” and “Not Sticky Enough”

Adhesive backed Velcro is a great product for a long term solution when you need to stick two things together and then remove them, over and over. The problem with adhesive backed Velcro is that is is designed for a long term, “semi permanent” solution, so it does not remove easily or cleanly. You can […]

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Are They Made From Duct Feathers?

Are They Made From Duct Feathers?

Duct tape craft items are everywhere, and usually don’t merit a mention in this blog. Occasionally, we come across something so clever that it can’t be ignored. This posting on Pinterest, which, at first appears to be feather earrings are actually made from precisely cut pieces of duct tape.  

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British Fashion Museum’s “Dress Of The Year” Adorned With Gaffers Tape

British Fashion Museum’s “Dress Of The Year” Adorned With Gaffers Tape

British fashion designer Christopher Kane’s pink silk dress has been named by style blogger Susanna Lau as “dress of the year”. His design features random strips of black gaffers tape affixed to the dress to give bold details to an otherwise light and bright garment. See the dress and read more about the selection by […]

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When The Director Said “Roll Tape”, We Doubt If This Is What He Meant

When The Director Said “Roll Tape”, We Doubt If This Is What He Meant

In preparation for the shooting of a new BBC crime drama, street access was blocked by stringing barricade tape between lamp posts and street signs to block pedestrian access. Read more here.  

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Can We Just Pay With Tape?

Can We Just Pay With Tape?

The Herald-Review (Illinois) recently ran an article taken from a program note for a performance at the local community college, Richmond Community College. The item in the program linked the cost of a ticket to specific costs incurred for putting on a show. Included were these insights: Small makeup kit 1 1/2 ticket Gallon of […]

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