Make Duct
Tape Flip-Flops
Flip-flops are summer's favorite shoe! There's no need to spend money on yours though. Make your own shoes out of duct tape, and you're sure to get everyone talking. They're stylish and affordable, plus you can personalize them to make them your very own.
Instructions
Make Duct Tape Flip-Flops
1. Take a strip of duct tape that is a few inches longer than your foot, about 12 inches long for most people, and lay it horizontally with the sticky side up. Take another strip of about the same length and lay it half way down the first strip with the sticky sides touching. Fold the exposed sticky side of the first piece down over the second to form the top edge. Flip the pieces over, and add another strip covering the exposed sticky side of the second strip. Continue like this until the rectangle of duct tape is wider than your foot is wide. Fold the bottom of the last piece over to form the bottom edge, just as you did the top.
2. Place your foot, or a flip-flop of yours, on the duct tape rectangle. Trace the outline with a marker. Create a second rectangle and repeat for the other foot/shoe. This will be the sole of your flip-flops. Cut out along the lines with an Exacto knife. Make sure to place on a cutting mat first!
3. Cut a strip of duct tape 12 inches long and fold in half lengthwise to make a strap. Then cut the strip in half length wise to create 2, 12 inch long straps.
4. Put your foot on the sole of your duct tape flip-flops and mark a dot between your big toe and second toe. This is where your strap will come from. Cut a slit horizontally along the dot that is 3/4 of an inch long.
5. Slide the end of the straps down through the slit and secure on the bottom. Put your foot on the shoe, and pull one strap over your foot at an angle to the left, and one to the right. Tape them on the bottom.
6. Take some craft foam and cut it out in the shape of the sole of your flip-flop. Put it on the bottom of your shoe, and cover it with duct tape. This step is optional, but it cushions your foot, and makes your shoes sturdier.
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