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Did you know you can make a homemade duct tape whip? It’s great for Indiana Jones enthusiasts, or for costumes for kids.
Now I know this may not be the safest toy, but some kids can handle these kinds of things. You may have to set some rules about where and what you can use it on… I made this whip for my son for Christmas this past year. He has played with it non-stop. It has held up incredibly well, too. It was so easy to make. It is always hard to find good home-made gifts for boys- and this is a really fun one!
How to Make a Duct Tape Whip:
You need a roll of Beige or Brown Duct Tape and a wooden dowel– I used one that was 3/8″.
Cut the tape into 3- 10 ft. long strips. Attach the ends onto the back of a chair and and stretch the tape to the back of another chair that is 10 ft. away.
Fold each piece of tape in half except for the ends- leave them attached to the chairs. Start braiding one end while they are all still taped to the chairs, this keep sit from getting to tangled. If you have another person to help out, you can have them untangle it for you. It takes a while to get it all braided.
When you get to the end, take a small piece of tape and wrap it around the end to secure it. Remove the other end from the chair and attach them to the wooden dowel.
Here is the finished product!
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Enchanted Homeschooling Mom says
June 6, 2012 at 9:27 pmLOVE THIS Karyn! It’s so funny to because as I sit here typing this comment the kids are watching Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. This will be a hit in our household. Thanks for the idea!
Jackie H. says
June 8, 2012 at 2:44 amSo fun! I made my boys light sabers out of duct tape wrapped around foam pipe covers. They love them… we do have to have rules about how/ when to use them though! I love your Indiana Jones whip. What imaginative play. We have lots of play ideas up on we teach this week. I’d love if you could come share your post on the weekly blogger share!
http://www.weteachgroup.com/group/weteachblogswelove/forum/topics/weekly-blogger-share-for-june-5-12-2012
Brandi says
June 8, 2012 at 10:22 pmFellow crew mate following. 🙂 My boys are so in to duct tape, too!
Carolyn Wilhelm says
June 9, 2012 at 12:52 amVery creative and boys love this type of thing. Voted for you on the circle of Moms! Carolyn
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets says
June 13, 2012 at 1:45 amThis is SO cool! My kids haven’t seen Indiana Jones yet, but I just might have to make one for myself, lol! Thanks for sharing at Teach Me Tuesday!!