Duct Tape Making: Jul 15, 2010

Duct Tape Belt Loops

I usually like to put a belt loop on all of my cases because it's a simple step and you would be amazed at the instances where a belt loop becomes handy. You can start by taking a strip of duct tape and loop it into itself sticky side out so it's a circle (make sure that the cicle is as wide as your belt). Then you can stick it on the back of your case. You then take a strip of duct tape that is a few of inches longer then the loop on each side. Then put it sticky side down over the loopp. You can add extra strength by putting a strip through the loop. Also you can tape down the sides of the strip over the loop. Now you have a secure belt loop that will make your duct tape case all the more fashionable.

iPhone/iPod Touch Case

This is for all of you Apple fanboys out there. This is also one of those things where you can break something very expensive while making it. Before beginning I highly suggest that you place a screen protector on your device (a piece of packaging tape over the screen is enough). I started out by wrapping my iPod sticky side out in duct tape to completly cover it. Then I did it sticky side in so that my iPod was encased in duct tape. Now here comes the tricky part. You have to make a small insision on the front but near the side. Then you have to cut ouut a rectangle for the screen. It's best to start small to be on the safe side, you can always cut bigger later. Now that the front is cut away you can remove your device and cut out the bottom section for the dock connector and headphone jack. Don't cut it all away though, just what you need otherwise your device will fall out the bottom of your case. Finally, if you want to go above and beyond like I did, then you can put a belt loop on the back. Look at the other post for this. And now you have a duct tape iPhone/iPod Touch case to show all your friends.