Duct Tape Roses

These duct tape roses make cute pen toppers, and can be crafted from duct tape of any color or pattern from romantic red to the black-and-white checkered look. Among duct tape crafts, these roses are suitable for beginners. The origami-like folding is simpler than it looks. This tutorial is excerpted with permission from Duck Brand.

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Supplies:
- Duck Tape® brand duct tape (red, green)
- Pen

Crafting Time: 20 minutes

Step 1

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Take your pen and cover it in tape (lengthwise works the best). This step is completed best if you roll the pen across the tape, sticky-side up.

Step 2

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To make your petals, cut several strips of 2-inch long duct tape squares.

Step 3

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Fold one edge over itself sticky side up, leaving some stickiness exposed on the side and bottom.

Step 4

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Take the other edge and fold it over, leaving only stickiness on the bottom of the strip.

Step 5

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Wrap the petal tightly around the top of the stem.

Step 6

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Repeating steps 2-5 with additional strips of duct tape, wrapping the petals around the top. Continue until you've reached the desired size.

Step 7

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For the leaves under the base of the rose, repeat steps 2 - 4 with the same color that you used for the stem. Wrap these pieces around the stem at the base of the flower to cover up the tape edge.

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