Tired of losing the end of a roll of tape, and want to avoid the hassle of folding a corner down? Try marking the end with a leftover plastic bread tab. The tape comes right of the tab, and it keeps it from sticking to itself. More tape tips here. Tapenews.com is your source […]
When Dominique Vankam wanted to replicate the photos taken using the Autochrome Limiere process he had to get creative. Almost none of the cameras made for utilizing the early 20th century photography process still remain, and the few that do are priceless. Vankam combined duct tape, cardboard and Legos to make a working model of […]
Hey guys, this Valentine’s Day, give the gifts of duct tape and flowers to your special lady. Why? Because almost anything can be fixed with duct tape, and if it can’t, then it can be fixed with flowers. What’s even better than that? Duct tape flowers. Here’s how you do them. Choose red or white duct […]
Cotton mesh Cotton mesh forms the base of duct tape. The cotton backing gives strength and lets the tape to be torn in both directions.Tighter weaves and higher thread count , give greater strength, and allow for a cleaner tear. Accordingly, tape made with a better quality mesh is more expensive. The cotton fabric is […]
Two British adventurers are attempting to drive 10,000 miles in only 10 days. The trips will cross 13 countries and two continents. They hope to deal with mechanical issues with a toolbox consisting of only an adjustable spanner, hammer, superglue and gaffer tape. Read more about it here. Tapenews.com is your source for “all […]
Two women were caught trying to smuggle more than three kilos of cocaine in duct tape diapers at JFK Airport in New York. Agents were suspicious of the women when they noticed them “walking funny.” Read more about it here. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit to stick”. Send us […]
The Family Recovery Center in Longmont, CO uses what they call “duct tape therapy” in an approach designed to help the families of addicts. Participants in the program are encouraged to put a strip of imaginary duct tape over their mouths whey they are tempted to react inappropriately. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the […]
Making a custom “one of a kind” IPad case is quick and easy. A little printed duct tape can give your case a personality that reflects the owner. Here’s some ideas to get you started. Tapenews.com is your source for “all the news that’s fit to stick”. Send us your interesting tape news and we’ll […]
An disruptive passenger on board a flight from Reykjavik to New York was reportedly duct taped to his seat by fellow passengers. The man apparently drank an extensive amount of duty-free liquor, and proceeded to walk about the cabin yelling and spitting on other passengers. Fortunately for everyone else, someone remembered to pack a roll of […]
Removing a broken light bulb can be just a little scary. The combination of broken shards of glass and “mystery” metals and powders inside the lamp create multiple hazards that you don’t want to touch. Lifehacker has detailed instructions on how to use a length of duct tape to safely get the lamp out of […]