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===Making An Intermediate-Style Rose=== | ===Making An Intermediate-Style Rose=== | ||
| − | #Gather your materials. You will need duct tape in any color you want. Choose two colors of duct tape -- one for the rose and one for the stem -- if you wish. You’ll also need some wire or a drinking straw for the stem. But if you want the stem to be sturdier than a straw-based stem would be, opt for the wire. If you don’t have either item, use a pen for the stem instead. <ref>https://www.duckbrand.com/duck-tape-club/ducktivities/flowers-and-roses/how-to-make-a-duck-tape-rose</ref> | + | #Gather your materials. You will need duct tape in any color you want. Choose two colors of duct tape -- one for the rose and one for the stem -- if you wish. You’ll also need some wire or a drinking straw for the stem. But if you want the stem to be sturdier than a straw-based stem would be, opt for the wire. If you don’t have either item, use a pen for the stem instead. <ref name="rf1">https://www.duckbrand.com/duck-tape-club/ducktivities/flowers-and-roses/how-to-make-a-duck-tape-rose</ref> |
#Cut a piece of duct tape long enough to cover the stick, straw or pen. Ten inches (25.4 cm) is a good size. Roll the tape lengthwise sticky-side up around the wire, straw or pen. If you are using a pen, just tape around the outside until everything except for the tip of the pen is completely covered. | #Cut a piece of duct tape long enough to cover the stick, straw or pen. Ten inches (25.4 cm) is a good size. Roll the tape lengthwise sticky-side up around the wire, straw or pen. If you are using a pen, just tape around the outside until everything except for the tip of the pen is completely covered. | ||
#Tear a 2 inch (5.08 cm) piece of tape. Again, it doesn’t need to be exact. Fold the top right corner down so that the point touches the midpoint of the square. Leave the sticky side of adhesive showing on the side and bottom. Then repeat with the other corner. | #Tear a 2 inch (5.08 cm) piece of tape. Again, it doesn’t need to be exact. Fold the top right corner down so that the point touches the midpoint of the square. Leave the sticky side of adhesive showing on the side and bottom. Then repeat with the other corner. | ||
| − | #Fold the left corner down so that it touches the midpoint of the square. (These are the classic first two steps in making a paper airplane.) The two folded down corners should look like a triangle, and below it there should be about 1/2 an inch (2.54 cm) of the adhesive side showing on the bottom.<ref | + | #Fold the left corner down so that it touches the midpoint of the square. (These are the classic first two steps in making a paper airplane.) The two folded down corners should look like a triangle, and below it there should be about 1/2 an inch (2.54 cm) of the adhesive side showing on the bottom.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Make about 79 petals to make a really full rose. | #* Make about 79 petals to make a really full rose. | ||
| − | #Wrap the petal around the stem in a tight coil. Place the first petal about 1/4 inch lower on the stem. The center should be lower on the stem than all the rest of the petals to create a look of realism. You’ll need about 4 or 5 petals to form the base of the rose.<ref | + | #Wrap the petal around the stem in a tight coil. Place the first petal about 1/4 inch lower on the stem. The center should be lower on the stem than all the rest of the petals to create a look of realism. You’ll need about 4 or 5 petals to form the base of the rose.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*Wrap the first 4 to 5 petals around the base of the stem tightly to form the center of the rose. Make sure to keep them relatively close to the first petal. To achieve this, roll the first few petals around the stem to form a bud. Use the 1/2 and inch of adhesive on the bottom of the petal to secure it to the stem.<ref>http://makezine.com/projects/realistic-duct-tape-rose/</ref> | + | #*Wrap the first 4 to 5 petals around the base of the stem tightly to form the center of the rose. Make sure to keep them relatively close to the first petal. To achieve this, roll the first few petals around the stem to form a bud. Use the 1/2 and inch of adhesive on the bottom of the petal to secure it to the stem.<ref name="rf2">http://makezine.com/projects/realistic-duct-tape-rose/</ref> |
#Add a second row of a few more petals. But, this time spread the petals out more by not wrapping them as tightly. Continue to wrap the petals around the stem to form each layer of petals. Stop when you have reached your desired fullness. | #Add a second row of a few more petals. But, this time spread the petals out more by not wrapping them as tightly. Continue to wrap the petals around the stem to form each layer of petals. Stop when you have reached your desired fullness. | ||
| − | #Make a leaf in the stem color. You’re going to make a leaf to hide the seam between the rose and the stem. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with duct tape the same color as the stem to make the leaf. Then, stick it under the rose to cover the place where the rose and stem meet. Make two leaves.<ref>http://www.chabad.org/kids/article_cdo/aid/2602135/jewish/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Rose.htm</ref>! | + | #Make a leaf in the stem color. You’re going to make a leaf to hide the seam between the rose and the stem. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with duct tape the same color as the stem to make the leaf. Then, stick it under the rose to cover the place where the rose and stem meet. Make two leaves.<ref name="rf3">http://www.chabad.org/kids/article_cdo/aid/2602135/jewish/Make-a-Duct-Tape-Rose.htm</ref>! |
=== Making A Long Stem With Leaves === | === Making A Long Stem With Leaves === | ||
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#Cut a long piece of wire to about 10 to 12 inches (25.4 cm). If you are using a craft stick, use the longest craft stick you can find. Or, tape two together. Put two sticks next to each other with about 2 cm (0.787 inches) overlapping. Then, put a small piece of duct tape less than two inches (5.08 cm) over it to secure it. You can cover the seam later. | #Cut a long piece of wire to about 10 to 12 inches (25.4 cm). If you are using a craft stick, use the longest craft stick you can find. Or, tape two together. Put two sticks next to each other with about 2 cm (0.787 inches) overlapping. Then, put a small piece of duct tape less than two inches (5.08 cm) over it to secure it. You can cover the seam later. | ||
#*To make it look more natural, cut one of the craft sticks to about 2 inches. Then, overlap them and tape them together in the method previously mentioned. | #*To make it look more natural, cut one of the craft sticks to about 2 inches. Then, overlap them and tape them together in the method previously mentioned. | ||
| − | #Tear off a piece of duct tape long enough to cover the stem. So, if your wire is 10 inches, rip off at least that much. Placing the upper left corner of the tape at a diagonal wrap the duct tape around the wire.The seams should be diagonal as you wrap them around the stem.<ref>http://www.save-on-crafts.com/lenstemtec.html</ref> | + | #Tear off a piece of duct tape long enough to cover the stem. So, if your wire is 10 inches, rip off at least that much. Placing the upper left corner of the tape at a diagonal wrap the duct tape around the wire.The seams should be diagonal as you wrap them around the stem.<ref name="rf4">http://www.save-on-crafts.com/lenstemtec.html</ref> |
#* Use the same method for the craft stick. Rip off enough duct tape to cover your stem and wrap it. | #* Use the same method for the craft stick. Rip off enough duct tape to cover your stem and wrap it. | ||
#Cut a strip of duct tape about four inches (10.16 cm) long. Fold it over on itself. Then, cut a leaf shape. The shape should be an oval shape with a point at the top and the bottom, which is a typical leaf form. If you need assistance, use a template online. | #Cut a strip of duct tape about four inches (10.16 cm) long. Fold it over on itself. Then, cut a leaf shape. The shape should be an oval shape with a point at the top and the bottom, which is a typical leaf form. If you need assistance, use a template online. | ||
